VDH EHR Security Analyst/Technical Support Analyst 3

TOMORROW HIRE; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health in Richmond, VA is seeking an EHR Security Analyst/Technical Support Analyst 3 to safeguard Cerner/OHPAC access, authentication, auditing, and security controls within the EHR environment.

This hybrid, 1099 contract in Richmond, VA focuses on user provisioning, security configurations, incident response, and collaboration with IT, privacy, and compliance teams to ensure compliant and secure EHR operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare IT experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Cerner/OHPAC security positions.
• 3+ years of analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHR user access and role-based permissions.
• Process and maintain user provisioning and offboarding activities.
• Troubleshoot Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues.
• Monitor access-related activities and perform security audits.
• Support audit activities and security documentation.
• Collaborate with EHR, IT, information security, privacy, compliance, and application support teams.

Skills

Healthcare IT experience

Analytical problem-solving

Communication collaboration

Tools

Cerner/OHPAC

Millenium

Active Directory

SSO

MFA

Job description

Description

• Job Title: VDH EHR Security Analyst/Technical Support Analyst 3

• Work Type: Hybrid


• Location: Richmond, VA


• Salary: $18–$38 per hour


• Start Date: 10/05/2026


• End Date: 06/30/2027


• Industry Category: Information Technology / Healthcare IT / EHR Security


• Employment Type: 1099 Contract


• Requisition ID: 811322

Overview

• The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking an EHR Security Analyst/Technical Support Analyst 3 to support security, access, user provisioning, and Tier 1 technical support for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) environment.


• The role provides technical and functional support for Cerner/OHPAC security configuration, user access, security roles, authentication, auditing, and access-related troubleshooting.


• The analyst will collaborate with EHR application, IT, information security, privacy, compliance, clinical, and operational teams to maintain appropriate user access and security controls.


• This position supports EHR security operations, audits, incident response, system maintenance, upgrades, and compliance activities.

Job Description

• Support EHR security configuration, access management, user provisioning, authentication, auditing, and access-related troubleshooting.


• Maintain and map EHR position definitions, including Millenium Positions, Preferences, and OHPAC Security Groups, to VDH positions.


• Review and process EHR access requests according to established policies, procedures, organizational standards, and role-based access requirements.


• Create, modify, and terminate user access based on approved requests.


• Monitor and enforce appropriate EHR access control positions and policies.


• Help define and automate user provisioning and offboarding procedures.


• Conduct internal EHR security audits to identify and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.


• Develop and maintain EHR security policies, procedures, guidelines, documentation, and downtime procedures.


• Investigate and respond to EHR security incidents and support timely resolution and reporting.


• Integrate security measures into new EHR features, updates, deployments, and third‑party applications.


• Monitor user behavior using tools such as P2Sentinel to identify trends and potential incidents.


• Support internal and external audits.


• Participate in Cerner/OHPAC upgrades, security patches, and system maintenance.


• Support the Domain Strategy for the EHR application.


• Stay current with security updates, emerging threats, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.


• Recommend improvements and optimizations to the EHR security environment.


• Provide Tier 1 technical and functional support to EHR end users in related security and access areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHR user access and role-based permissions.


• Process and maintain user provisioning and offboarding activities.


• Troubleshoot Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues.


• Monitor access-related activities and perform security audits.


• Support healthcare security and compliance requirements.


• Maintain security policies, procedures, and technical documentation.


• Investigate EHR security incidents and coordinate appropriate responses.


• Collaborate with EHR, IT, information security, privacy, compliance, and application support teams.


• Assist with upgrades, patches, maintenance, and security enhancements.


• Support audit activities and security documentation.


• Identify opportunities to improve EHR security, access management, and support processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare IT experience.


• 3+ years of experience with Millenium and OHPAC security positions.


• 3+ years of analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting experience related to Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues.


• 3+ years of communication and collaboration experience working with IT teams, compliance officers, and end users.


• 3+ years of knowledge of Discern and CCL.


• Strong understanding of EHR systems.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.


• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of general IT experience.


• 3+ years of experience with EHR systems, specifically Cerner/OHPAC.


• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, Meaningful Use, and other healthcare security regulations.


• 3+ years of experience with:
  
  
  
  • Active Directory (AD).
  
  
  • Single Sign‑On (SSO).
  
  
  • Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA).
  
  
  • Identity management solutions.
  
  
  
  


• 3+ years of familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, including:
  
  
  
  • Networking.
  
  
  • Firewalls.
  
  
  • Database security.
  
  
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $18–$38 per hour.


• Benefits: None.


• Expenses: Not specified as reimbursed.


• Schedule: Full‑time.


• Work Location: Richmond, VA.


• Specific hybrid scheduling requirements will be determined by VDH based on business needs.