EHR Implementation Specialist

EHR Implementation Specialist

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced EHR Implementation Specialist to support the implementation, configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems within a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare workflows and hands-on experience supporting EHR/EMR implementations, working closely with clinical teams, business stakeholders, IT teams, and application vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end implementation of EHR/EMR applications , from requirements gathering through go-live and stabilization.
• Work with clinical, operational, and IT teams to understand business and healthcare workflow requirements.
• Configure EHR/EMR applications and modules based on defined requirements.
• Analyze existing workflows and recommend system and process improvements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders during implementation, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve functional and application-related issues.
• Support system integration and interoperability activities, including HL7 and healthcare interfaces .
• Assist with data migration, validation, reconciliation, and conversion activities.
• Coordinate with EHR/EMR vendors and third-party application teams.
• Support go-live planning, implementation, cutover, and post-go-live support .
• Work with end users and clinical teams to resolve workflow and application issues.
• Prepare and maintain implementation documentation, workflows, configuration documents, and user guides.
• Participate in application upgrades, enhancements, testing, and new module implementations.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHR usability, clinical workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure implementation activities align with healthcare IT, security, privacy, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in EHR/EMR implementation, healthcare application support, or healthcare IT.
• Hands-on experience with one or more EHR/EMR platforms such as Epic, Oracle Health/Cerner, MEDITECH, Allscripts, eClinicalWorks, or similar platforms .
• Strong understanding of hospital and clinical workflows .
• Experience gathering requirements and translating clinical/business requirements into EHR system configurations.
• Experience with system testing, UAT, troubleshooting, and go-live support.
• Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, APIs, or healthcare interoperability is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clinical users, business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors.

Work Location

New Jersey – 100% Onsite

This position requires the candidate to work onsite Monday through Friday, five days per week. Candidates must be willing to work fully onsite in New Jersey.