EHR Interoperability & Compliance Specialist

Dakota State University Applied Research Corp; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota State Applied Research Corporation (DARC) is seeking a health IT assessor to support vendor-neutral reviews of EHR systems, workflows, and healthcare technology environments in the Sioux Falls area. You will evaluate data integrity, access controls, and security considerations, providing actionable recommendations to improve privacy and interoperability.

Collaborating with healthcare providers and project teams, you will help plan HIE readiness, develop assessment methodologies, and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements related to electronic health records.
• Familiarity with EHR systems, clinical workflows, and healthcare data entry and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability and HIE concepts.
• Familiarity with ICD-10 and SNOMED CT terminology standards.
• Ability to evaluate EHR workflows, data-integrity risks, and access-control considerations.
• Ability to translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor-neutral reviews of Electronic Health Record systems, workflows, and related healthcare technology environments.
• Assess EHR workflows, data integrity, access controls, and other security considerations and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support Health Information Exchange and interoperability readiness assessments, including interface planning and data-sharing considerations.
• Evaluate EHR practices and workflows for alignment with applicable healthcare privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze EHR and HIE interoperability environments and develop clear reports, findings, and recommendations based on assessment results.
• Work with healthcare providers and project team members to identify EHR, HIE interoperability, workflow, and data-integrity challenges.
• Adapt to different healthcare environments, EHR platforms, provider workflows, and technical configurations.
• Contribute to the development of EHR and HIE readiness checklists, assessment methodologies, and other technical assistance resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program staff.

Skills

HIPAA familiarity

EHR systems knowledge

Interoperability concepts

Documentation skills

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

Dakota State Applied Research Corporation (DARC) is seeking a health IT assessor to support vendor-neutral reviews of EHR systems, workflows, and healthcare technology environments in the Sioux Falls area. You will evaluate data integrity, access controls, and security considerations, providing actionable recommendations to improve privacy and interoperability.

Collaborating with healthcare providers and project teams, you will help plan HIE readiness, develop assessment methodologies, and