Health IT Consultant

Davita Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consultancy is seeking a Health IT Consultant to provide expert guidance on Navy Medicine's health IT initiatives. This role involves collaborating with technical teams to ensure the usability and integration of clinical applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health IT and a relevant Master's degree. Remote work is available with occasional travel, and the salary range reflects experience and technical credentials.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of health IT systems integration and operational workflows.
• 13+ years of experience in health IT implementations.
• Hands-on expertise with clinical systems such as MHS GENESIS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in health IT systems.
• Support design and deployment of digital health solutions.
• Conduct readiness assessments and provide feedback on system usability.

Skills

EHR systems

Health information exchanges

Interoperability frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Health Informatics

IT Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Edera L3C is a fast-growing healthcare consultancy that addresses today's issues and helps create tomorrow's solutions by connecting the brightest minds in healthcare. Our team of management, technology, and creative services consultants work collaboratively with industry experts who bring deep experience and expertise to create transformational business solutions. We believe complex challenges and multi-faceted opportunities call for multi-disciplinary approaches and that's how we work. We transform healthcare by bringing industry best practices from the private sector to the public sector, and the public sector to the private sector. Edera is an L3C (a variation of a limited liability company) that places "purpose before profit;" a social enterprise venture. This means we are focused on a socially beneficial mission to transform organizations rather than being driven to maximize income. Profits beyond our business sustainability goals are reinvested into communities or clients.

The experienced Health IT Consultant will provide expert guidance in the planning, implementation, and optimization of Navy Medicine's health information technology initiatives. This role supports the digital transformation of military health systems by advising on the configuration, integration, and usability of clinical applications such as MHS GENESIS, OMDS, and JOMIS. The individual will collaborate with technical teams, end users, and program stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical objectives.

Type of Employment: Full-time, W2Work Location/Travel: Remote with up to 25% travel to Navy installations, military treatment facilities, or government officesSalary Range:$110,000 - $145,000 annually (W2, based on experience and technical credentials)Role Reports to:Project ManagerDirect Reports: This role has no direct reports

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in health IT systems integration, implementation, and optimization

• Support the design and deployment of digital health solutions, including EHR platforms, clinical dashboards, and decision support tools

• Collaborate with functional analysts and developers to translate operational requirements into technology configurations

• Conduct readiness assessments and provide feedback on system usability and performance

• Support end-user engagement, system adoption, and change management during new deployments

• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), go-live planning, and post-implementation reviews

• Review health data workflows to recommend improvements in efficiency, interoperability, and clinical safety

• Ensure solutions comply with DoD policies, cybersecurity standards, and federal health IT regulations

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• In-depth understanding of EHR systems, health information exchanges, and interoperability frameworks (e.g., HL7, FHIR)

• Strong grasp of Navy Medicine or Military Health System operational workflows

• Ability to evaluate and improve the alignment between IT systems and user needs

• Experience supporting health IT implementations and lifecycle management activities

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Education/Certification Required:

• Master's degree in Health Informatics or IT Management.

Experience Required:

• 13 years or more of experience supporting health IT implementations with project leadership, preferably in a federal or military health context

• Hands-on experience with clinical systems such as MHS GENESIS, Cerner, AHLTA, or OMDS

• Experience advising government or large healthcare systems on IT strategy, integration, or optimization

Technical Skills Required:

• Familiarity with DoD health IT environments, network security, and system accreditation processes

• Proficiency with documentation and testing tools used in Agile or SDLC environments (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint)

• Understanding of data standards, clinical coding systems (e.g., SNOMED CT, LOINC), and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA)

Desirable (Not Required) Skills/Experience:

• Certification in Health IT (e.g., CPHIMS, CAHIMS), Project Management (PMP), or Agile (e.g., CSM)

• Experience with telehealth, remote monitoring, or mobile health apps in the federal space

• Familiarity with Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) systems and policies

• Prior service or experience supporting operational units in a military context

All applicants must be US citizens and currently hold Secret or Higher Clearance. Edera participates in the E-Verify program. Edera is a drug-free workplace.

Edera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Edera prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Edera takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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