Healthcare Data Migration Lead

Overview

Remote
$140,000 - $150,000
Full Time
50% Travel

Skills

Data Migration
Healthcare
EHR
Cerner
HL7
ETL
Clinical Data
MEDITECH
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Cloverleaf
Rhapsody
FHIR

Job Details

Greetings from Smartwork IT Services!

We are seeking for a Data Migration Lead in Healthcare domain for one of our valuable clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in EHR, Cerner, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Migration to the new EHR Platforms.

Role: Data Migration Lead

Location: US - Remote (Any location)

Travel: Required (50%) - VA or MA Location

Job Description:

The Data Migration Lead will oversee the full lifecycle of data migration activities for an expansive EHR implementation project. This role is responsible for architecting, executing, and validating the migration of clinical, demographic, and operational data from legacy systems into the new EHR platforms. The Lead will collaborate with technical, clinical, and operational stakeholders to ensure data integrity, patient safety, and compliance throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the data migration workstream, including planning, execution, testing, and cutover coordination
  • Develop and maintain the Data Migration Plan, including bulk and cutover strategies, catch-up file schedules, and validation protocols
  • Oversee data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes from legacy systems into Oracle Health platforms
  • Collaborate with Federal and client health teams to ensure data mapping, quality assurance, and reconciliation meet federal and state standards
  • Manage data quality checks, including daily audits, discrepancy resolution, and reporting
  • Coordinate mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, and go-live support for up to 10 concurrent sites
  • Maintain and update the Data Migration Application User Guide and Technical Guide
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other applicable privacy and security regulations
  • Support integration with external systems, including state registries , Surescripts, PBM claims, and HIEs for data supplementation
  • Provide weekly and monthly progress reports, including validation logs and data quality metrics
  • Collaborate with the Testing Lead and Interface Architect to validate migrated data in end-to-end workflows

Bachelors degree

  • 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, specific to data migration leadership roles
  • Proven experience with Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR implementations, including Millennium and RevElate platforms
  • Expertise in ETL tools, FHIR/HL7 standards, interface engines (e.g., Cloverleaf, Rhapsody), and data warehouse architecture
  • Experience with MEDITECH and other legacy systems, including interface reconciliation and data harmonization
  • Strong understanding of clinical data domains: allergies, immunizations, medications, pharmacy demographics
  • Familiarity with behavioral health and long-term care workflows and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with cloud environments, preferably Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with federal/state EHR implementations
  • Certifications in PMP, HIMSS, or relevant technical domains
  • Experience with data governance frameworks, data quality tools, and 508 compliance
  • Familiarity with interoperability strategies and data syndication models
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