Exposure Interoperability Data Support Analyst

Job Location-Fully Remote 

Overview:

Varada Consulting, LLC is seeking a full-time Exposure Interoperability Data Support Analyst that will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. Support the Federal Electronic Health Records Modernization (FEHRM) program office through the analysis and evaluation of data standards and their impact on the Federal EHR system.

Responsibilities:

You will primarily be responsible for coordination among various stakeholder groups and processes towards the advancement of health IT standards. You will liaise with standards development organizations (SDOs) as FEHRM representation to advocate for the interests of the Departments and report information that could impact the implementation of the EHR product to relevant parties. You may review lengthy healthcare (functional) and technical specifications and provide expert materials when casting standard ballots. You may also be asked to provide input on proposed HL7 standards. You may be further asked to provide input on proposed changes to the SNOMED system to align with requirements from recent legislation. You may develop and review implementation guides in support of HL7 standards development processes. You may perform research on laws, policies, and requirements related to health IT interoperability. You will produce slides and written documents to summarize status, results, methods, and next steps for leadership and perform related quality checks on written products.

You may be asked to perform analyses related to artificial intelligence and its relevance to health IT standards.

Required Experience:

• 4+ years of professional work experience is required

• Knowledge of the IT standards development process and sensitivity to the downstream implications of changes to standards:

o Experience engaging with the HL7 organization

o Experience in preparing and analyzing health IT balloting materials

Experience with IT standards:

o Experience and knowledge of healthcare standards details to find gaps and propose solutions. Standards include HL7, FHIR, USCDI, and X12

o Experience in FHIR APIs and related ONC rules; Experience in FHIR specifications and writing implementation guides (IG), including FHIR resources

• Ability to present standards information to a variety of audiences:

o Ability to clearly communicate the benefits of IT standards to those outside the standards community

o Experience in writing and presenting to publish standards specifications.

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• Master’s degree in Healthcare, Science, Computer Engineering or related scientific, technical, or clinical discipline, or 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in DOD, VA, or both

• Understanding of the Federal interoperability environment and ability to identify gaps and opportunities to improve interoperability 

• Knowledge of Oracle Cerner capabilities, such as Cerner’s open platforms (Cerner Millennium®, HealtheIntent, CareAware®), Ignite APIs for Millennium, Open Engine, and OPENLink™

• Knowledge of CommonWell Health Alliance

• Interest in the intersections of artificial intelligence and health IT standards

• Background in health informatics and familiarity with SNOMED

• Interest in artificial intelligence and the intersections with health IT standards

Join an Award – Winning Team! Voted as the Most Innovative and Fastest Growing Company, Varada Consulting offers highly customized IT capabilities in the federal civilian and DoD market space in support of the mission objectives of the federal government. Varada provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, including 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums, matching 401(k), and unlimited education/training.

Varada Consulting, LLC is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.