Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the San Francisco VA Medical Center! We're urgently hiring a Veterans Health Information Technology Specialist to implement cutting-edge healthcare IT solutions. This pivotal role ensures seamless electronic health record systems for our nation's heroes while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts veteran care delivery.
Why Apply Now? This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to support our modernization initiatives. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving those who served our country.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize VistA electronic health record systems for clinical operations
- Coordinate IT infrastructure upgrades across 15+ medical facility departments
- Lead HIPAA-compliant data security implementations and audits
- Train clinical staff on new health IT systems and workflows
- Collaborate with VA network engineers on system integrations
- Develop disaster recovery protocols for critical health data
- Support telehealth platform expansion for veteran access
Qualifications
- 5+ years of healthcare IT experience with federal systems
- VA VistA certification or equivalent EHR expertise
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH compliance frameworks
- Experience with agile project management methodologies
- US citizenship and federal background clearance
- BS in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)