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We are looking for an EHR & NextGen - Information Systems Architect - 7831 for a 100% remote job in Columbia, SC. Please find below the job details
Description:
General Nature of Work
Plans, designs, develops, and implements architecture for systems, applications, security, or other highly specialized phases of IT architecture. Applies technology and designs system architectures to align with agency's strategic business objectives for Health-IT. Systems include Nextgen Healthcare s EHR, PM, EDR, NGShare, NG Mobile, MIRTH, eZmar, and Symmetry.
Daily Duties/Responsibilities
Assists with the implementation and continued operation of the agency's electronic health records system and related health care technologies.
Assists in the EHR implementation process, including build, testing, training, and go live of the EHR system in conjunction with the vendor.
Works with SCDC staff and vendors to implement interfaces between the EHR system and external systems such as the SCDC offender management system, lab information system, PACs, pharmacy, etc.
Assists management in establishing reporting requirements and develops reports from the Nextgen database.
Works with vendors and technical staff from regional health care providers to plan and implement SCDC participation in public and /or private health information exchanges.
Works with medical and mental health care providers to evaluate current processes and implement technology solutions to reduce costs and improve staff efficiency and patient care.
Evaluates and recommends equipment for purchase / lease.
Provides status reports to management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge/skills of the Health-IT industry which includes multi-tiered architectures, enterprise applications, evaluation of emerging technologies, networks, data management systems, enterprise security, and hardware systems as they relate to Electronic Health Records, Health Information Exchanges and Electronic Medication Administration Records. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of technical personnel. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, technical staff, management, vendors, and others. Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning programs and work activities in a technical environment.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field and experience in business administration, computer science, mathematics, engineering, management information science, networking-telecommunications, and/or data processing. Experience must include the design and implementation of enterprise-level systems architecture in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Experience working with Electronic Health Records
Experience with using Nextgen EHR, PM, and EDR
Nextgen Certification
Have extensive knowledge of Nextgen Healthcare's Template editor, creating customized templates.
HIPAA,
ICD-9/ICD-10,
Health care specific data interface standards, and health information exchange technologies.
Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals, schedules, and deadlines.
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Experience with HL7 and SQL,
Experience with Crystal Reports,
eMAR,
Mirth,
PACs,CIPS/Fusion, Merge,
Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.