Information Systems Architect – Health - IT
Information Systems Architect - Advanced Location: 100% Remote (Must reside within the U.S.) Agency: South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Start Date: 09/01/2025 End Date: 09/02/2026 Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension) Travel: Occasional travel to South Carolina may be required The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) seeks an Information Systems Architect - Advanced with extensive Health-IT experience to lead the planning, design, implementation, and ongoing support of EHR systems and healthcare technologies including Nextgen, HL7 interfaces, and health information exchange (HIE) technologies. This expert-level role will serve as a strategic leader and technical advisor on enterprise architecture, security, and interoperability of clinical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning and evolution of the agency's Health-IT systems including Nextgen EHR, PM, EDR, eMAR, and HIE solutions
- Manage vendor relationships, system integration, and interface development between EHR and systems like PACs, pharmacy, labs, and offender management
- Participate in the EHR build, testing, training, go-live, and optimization phases
- Develop technical documentation, architectural roadmaps, reports, and dashboards using Nextgen and associated technologies
- Support compliance initiatives including HIPAA, data security standards, and accreditation requirements
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions that enhance efficiency, patient safety, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams to align IT strategies with agency goals
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- 5+ years of direct experience with Nextgen EHR, PM, and EDR
- Nextgen Certification
- Proficiency with ICD-9/ICD-10, healthcare data interface standards, and HIE technologies
- Extensive understanding of EHR template customization (Nextgen Template Editor)
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Skills
- Experience with HL7, SQL, and Crystal Reports
- Familiarity with Mirth, eMAR, PACs, CIPS/Fusion, or Merge
- Background in project management principles and methodologies
Candidate Skill Matrix - Information Systems Architect - Advanced Full Name: Degree Major with University and Completion Year: Total experience as Information Systems Architect? Total Years of Experience in Health IT: Do you have at least 10 years of experience working with Electronic Health Records? Do you have 5+ years of experience using Nextgen EHR, PM, and EDR? Do you currently hold a Nextgen Certification? (Yes/No - specify type if Yes): Are you experienced in creating/customizing templates using Nextgen Template Editor? Do you have experience with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards? Do you have experience with Health Information Exchange (HIE) technologies? Do you have experience with healthcare-specific data interface standards (e.g., HL7)? ( Do you have experience with SQL? (Yes/No): Do you have experience with Crystal Reports? (Yes/No): Have you worked with eMAR, Mirth, PACs, CIPS/Fusion, or Merge? (Yes/No - specify which ones): Do you have experience with HIPAA compliance? (Yes/No): Do you have project management experience in healthcare IT? (Yes/No - specify tools/methodologies if Yes): Phone Number: Email Address: LinkedIn Profile (if available): Full Address (City, State, ZIP): Hourly Rate: Is it W2 / C2C, If C2C, May I know your corporation Name? Availability to Start (Specify Date or Notice Period): Current Work Authorization (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.): Are you currently located in the U.S. and able to travel to South Carolina as needed? (Yes/No): Apply tot his job Apply To this Job