Business Analyst / Project Manager with Healthcare / LIS

Matrix Precise

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Innovation-focused environment

Job summary

Matrix Precise is hiring a Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare systems and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), bridging the gaps between business and engineering teams to enhance workflow and data access.

Key responsibilities include managing project timelines, gathering requirements, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or hybrid BA/PM role.
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business and clinical requirements for LIS.
Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning and execution.
Ensure alignment with healthcare standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Healthcare systems knowledge

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Project management

Tools

Python

Reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) with strong experience in healthcare systems, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and preferably anatomic pathology workflows.

This role bridges business, clinical operations, and engineering teams to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, data accessibility, and user experience across laboratory and clinical environments.

The ideal candidate understands the nuances of lab workflows, specimen lifecycle, reporting, and regulatory requirements, and can translate complex operational needs into scalable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business and clinical requirements for LIS and related healthcare systems
Act as the primary liaison between clinical stakeholders (pathologists, lab staff) and engineering teams
Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting
Map and optimize anatomic pathology and laboratory workflows (specimen accessioning, tracking, processing, reporting)
Translate requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Coordinate system integrations (LIS, EHR/EMR, billing, external lab systems)
Ensure alignment with healthcare standards and compliance requirements (HIPAA, CLIA, CAP, HL7, FHIR)
Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication
Support UAT, training, and deployment activities
Drive continuous improvement in processes and system usability

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or hybrid BA/PM role
Experience working with healthcare systems or Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies
Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Agentic AI
Experience with Python
Experience in Anatomic Pathology workflows (grossing, histology, cytology, reporting)
Familiarity with LIS platforms such as Sunquest, Cerner Millennium PathNet, Epic Beaker, SCC Soft, Orchard
Understanding of specimen lifecycle management and lab operations
Experience with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR)
Exposure to clinical reporting, lab billing, and compliance workflows
Experience working in regulated healthcare environments

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