Oracle Cerner Millennium Implementation Consultant || U.S.C & Public Trust Clearance Mandatory
6+Months
Remote
W2 Candidates only- Public trust clearance required
**Position Overview:**
We are looking for an experienced Health IT professional to lead and support laboratory information systems (LIS) initiatives using Oracle Cerner Millennium (especially PathNet). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare IT, particularly within laboratory workflows and electronic health records (EHR) integrations.
**Key Qualifications:**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in healthcare technology, clinical operations, or IT analysis, with substantial involvement in lab environment settings.
- Proven, hands-on familiarity with Oracle Cerner Millennium—preferably with expertise in PathNet or lab module workflows.
- Participation in EHR/LIS deployment projects, including system build, migration, user acceptance testing, activation (go-live), and post-launch stabilization.
- Understanding of data exchange protocols, such as HL7 messaging, and the ability to troubleshoot interface/integration challenges related to lab result delivery.
- Effective communication and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to coordinate between lab professionals, clinicians, IT teams, and project stakeholders.
- Competence in creating project artifacts, including process diagrams, analytical reports, test documentation, decision records, and status updates.
- Experience supporting project management tasks, such as tracking actions/issues and preparing project summaries.
**Desirable Experience:**
- Background supporting digital transformation or modernization initiatives in complex organizations (e.g., government or large enterprises).
- Knowledge of external lab interfacing and working with third-party lab providers (e.g., LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics).
- Exposure to Cerner PowerChart modules relevant to clinical care documentation and process automation.
- Certifications in Oracle Cerner/Millennium systems, project management (e.g., PMP), or Agile methodologies.
- Experience with laboratory accreditation, audits, and compliance standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
- Awareness of healthcare data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
**Role Responsibilities:**
- Analyze and document lab operations workflows for clinical, anatomical, and specialty laboratory functions.
- Lead the process design for Oracle Cerner Millennium/PathNet lab modules, collaborating with lab and IT stakeholders to ensure best practices.
- Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and document key decisions for technology enhancements and change management.
- Oversee and execute test plans, validate system upgrades, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues during implementation and rollout.
- Assist in LIS/EHR data migration activities, including workflow reviews, pre-launch assessments, and integrated testing.
- Troubleshoot HL7 or other interface issues affecting lab result transmission and partner with integration specialists to resolve problems.
- Contribute to user training, adoption strategies, and the creation of support materials for end-users.
- Support regulatory compliance by preparing for audits, reviewing standard operating procedures, and assisting with corrective actions.
- Provide administrative and project coordination support, including status reporting, meeting facilitation, and risk/issue management.
**Education and Additional Requirements:**
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or healthcare-related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Prior system build/configuration experience with Oracle Cerner/Oracle Health solutions is essential.
- U.S. security clearance (active or eligible) is highly preferred.
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