Electronic Health Records Expert

Description

The Dakota State Applied Research Corporation (DARC) is a dynamic research entity advancing cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, technology, and digital innovation. Leveraging expertise of skilled researchers and industry professionals, DARC engages in collaborative projects, applied research, and technology development initiatives to address real-world challenges faced by businesses, government entities, and communities.

• · 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.

• · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accurate recordkeeping, secure information handling, and consistent and timely follow-through.
• · Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving work environment.
• · Familiarity with HIPAA requirements, particularly as they relate to electronic health records, patient data, access controls, and healthcare information systems.
• · Familiarity with EHR systems, clinical workflows, and healthcare data-entry and documentation practices.
• · Familiarity with healthcare interoperability and HIE concepts.
• · Familiarity with healthcare coding and clinical terminology standards, such as ICD-10 and SNOMED CT.
• · Ability to evaluate EHR workflows, data-integrity risks, and access-control considerations.
• · Ability to analyze technical and operational information and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• · Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports based on analysis and assessment results.
• · Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• · Ability to work independently, learn unfamiliar technologies and environments, and solve novel problems.
• · Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• · Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• · Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience.