Epic Fhir MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Epic Fhir through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="Epic Fhir Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Epic Fhir. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Epic Fhir"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Epic Fhir MCP Server
Connect Epic electronic health records to any AI agent and query clinical data through natural conversation instead of navigating complex EHR interfaces.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Epic Fhir through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Epic Fhir, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Patient Search — Find patients by name, date of birth, or medical record number across your Epic system
- Clinical Encounters — Review admissions, ER visits, and outpatient appointments with dates, reasons, and locations
- Lab Results & Vitals — Pull observations including blood work, vital signs, and social history with reference ranges
- Diagnoses & Conditions — List active and resolved conditions with ICD-10 codes, onset dates, and severity
- Medications & Allergies — View current prescriptions, dosage instructions, and documented allergic reactions
- Appointments & Immunizations — Check upcoming schedules and full vaccination history with lot numbers
The Epic Fhir MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Epic Fhir to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Epic Fhir MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
Install the SDK
Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Run the script
Save the code above and run it: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent will automatically discover 10 tools from Epic Fhir
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Epic Fhir MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Epic Fhir through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
Epic Fhir + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Epic Fhir MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Epic Fhir, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Epic Fhir, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Epic Fhir tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Epic Fhir to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Epic Fhir MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Epic Fhir to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
get_patient
Returns name, DOB, gender, race, ethnicity, address, phone, email, and all identifiers. Get patient details by ID
list_allergies
Includes substance, reaction type, severity, and clinical status. List allergies and intolerances
list_appointments
Includes date/time, provider, location, and status. List patient appointments
list_conditions
Includes ICD-10 codes, clinical status, verification status, onset date, and severity. List diagnoses and conditions
list_diagnostic_reports
Includes report type, results, conclusion, and performing organization. List diagnostic reports
list_encounters
Includes encounter type, period, reason, and location. List patient encounters/visits
list_immunizations
Includes vaccine type (CVX code), administration date, dose, site, and lot number. List immunizations
list_medications
Includes medication name, dosage, frequency, route, prescriber, and status. List medication requests
list_observations
Filter by category: vital-signs, laboratory, social-history. Includes values, units, reference ranges, and interpretation. List clinical observations
search_patients
Returns patient demographics including name, DOB, gender, address, and identifiers. Search patients by name, DOB, or MRN
Example Prompts for Epic Fhir in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Epic Fhir immediately.
"Find all patients named Smith born in 1985."
"Show me the latest lab results for patient e63wACU8F."
"List all active medications for this patient."
Troubleshooting Epic Fhir MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Epic Fhir to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Epic Fhir + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Epic Fhir MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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Connect Epic Fhir to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.