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We’re looking for aFractional Azure AI Engineerwith a strong background in healthcare systems integration and Microsoft Azure AI services. You will contribute to designing and implementing intelligent, HIPAA-compliant automation workflows for use cases such asEligibility VerificationandPrior Authorization , working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strategic lens—ideal for a contractor or fractional talent expert comfortable working acrossAzure AI ,FHIR APIs , andagentic workflows .*Key Responsibilities* Develop and deploy AI-enhanced workflows using Azure OpenAI, Logic Apps, and Functions. Integrate with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner) and payer APIs (Availity, PVerify) using FHIR/REST. Architect end-to-end eligibility and pre-auth automation pipelines using Azure resources. Build and secure APIs through Azure API Management with role-based access and audit logging. Implement prompt chains, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), and AI agents for task automation. Collaborate with solution architects, automation specialists, and domain SMEs to deliver high-value healthcare solutions. Maintain documentation, participate in technical reviews, and enable client teams post-delivery.*Required Skills & Experience* 5+ years in Azure cloud development, including 2+ years in Azure AI/OpenAI services. Proven healthcare project experience, especially with EMRs or payer data exchange. Hands-on skills with Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure OpenAI, and API Management. Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI data workflows, and healthcare integration standards. Experience delivering fractional or contract-based engineering work in agile environments.⭐ *Preferred Qualifications* Azure AI Engineer or Azure Solutions Architect certification Experience with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or vector databases (e.g., Azure Cognitive Search) Prior work with HL7/FHIR API integration Exposure to Workato, Power Automate, or other low-code automation tools️ *Tech Stack* Cloud:Azure (OpenAI, Functions, Logic Apps, API Mgmt, Key Vault) Data:Azure Data Factory, SQL, Blob Storage, ADLS AI/LLM:GPT-4, LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Azure Search EHR/EMR:Epic, Cerner APIs, FHIR/HL7 DevOps:Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD Collaboration:Jira, Confluence, Notion, Slack