Job Description
Join our elite federal team in New Orleans as a Veterans Health Information Technology Specialist. Help modernize healthcare delivery for America's heroes while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge technology with veteran care in one of America's most vibrant cities.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain electronic health records (EHR) systems at VA facilities
- Coordinate cybersecurity protocols for sensitive veteran health data
- Train clinical staff on new health IT systems and workflows
- Conduct system testing and quality assurance for VA health applications
- Collaborate with federal IT teams on healthcare modernization projects
- Ensure HIPAA compliance across all technology platforms
- Support disaster recovery planning for critical health systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Health Informatics, or related field
- 3+ years experience with EHR systems (Epic or Cerner preferred)
- Federal IT security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
- Experience with VA-specific healthcare IT systems
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH regulations
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance
- Proficiency in healthcare data analytics tools
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills