EHR/HL7 System Analyst

DirectClient: Texas Health and Human Services Commission(HHSC)
Solicitation#529501293R
Title: EHR/HL7 System Analyst
Location: 4601 West Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78751
Duration: Until 8/31/2025 with possible extension
Last date for submission: April 2, 2025 (2.00 PM-CST)

Important Note: Position is 100% ONSITE.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
1. Lead the migration efforts of current legacy system to new modernized cloud-based SaaS solutions. This includes comprehensive planning, data assessment, extraction, cleansing, and mapping to ensure compatibility with the new system. The worker will primarily work on developing scripts to extract data out of legacy systems such as Oracle Cerner s Millennium database on in HL7 format (60%).
2. Perform necessary testing of the migration process, including creating and executing Unit test scripts, managing test scenarios, analyzing test results, and debugging issues. Utilize established software development and testing standards to ensure the reliability and functionality of the new SaaS solution. (20%)
3. Provide regular updates on the migration progress to all project stakeholders including immediate managers, technical leads, developers, and business analysts. Use ticketing systems for information sharing and problem resolution. Prepare and deliver presentations and updates to both internal and external audiences to explain the migration process, system functionality, and technical challenges (10%)
4. Facilitate the smooth transition to the new system by providing strategic oversight and support post-migration. This includes training end-users, preparing comprehensive system documentation, and recommending strategies for optimizing system performance based on feedback and performance metrics. (5%)
5. Ensures that design complies with HHSC standards. This task also involves setting up validation and auditing processes to maintain data integrity post-migration. (5%)

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Database management systems, workflows and data migration, with a strong emphasis on healthcare EHR systems in developing scripting, extracting data in hL7 format and mapping to target systems.
8 Required Experience in Oracle Cerner Millennium database, Cerner Command Language (CCL) data extraction scripting, crucial for the efficient migration of data to new SaaS platforms.
8 Required Business analysis, including reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating user requirements, operational procedures, and identifying solutions to automate processes or enhance system functionality.
8 Required Experience in EHR application domain, understand current system and create workflow analysis, developing work flows, design, programming, and support using software engineering practices.
8 Required Experience in documenting process flows and standardizes existing and future process flow improvements by conducting data collection and meetings with the subject matter experts to gain full understanding of system usability and documenting the workflows.
8 Required Preparing specifications for data input/output processes. Resolving complex data-related issues using robust analytical skills and logical problem-solving approaches.
8 Required Exceptional oral and written communication skills, essential for producing clear project documentation and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
8 Required In-depth knowledge of current IT industry trends and market insights, applying them strategically within the organization.
8 Required Architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information systems, applications, and organizational structure.
8 Required Resolving complex data-related issues using robust analytical skills and logical problem-solving approaches.
8 Required Strong interpersonal abilities to lead diverse teams and inspire high productivity and collaboration among team members.
2 Preferred Experience with Texas DIR Project Delivery Framework and document templates Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies and Knowledge of Agile Scrum Methodology. Familiarity with the existing and planned so
2 Preferred Prior experience with SaaS model EHR systems and cloud data migrations.
2 Preferred Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional, and local software architecture and infrastructure components
2 Preferred Experience in regulatory compliance and data security related to healthcare data.
2 Preferred Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies and Knowledge of Agile Scrum Methodology.