Information Systems Architect – Health – IT

Information Systems Architect – Health - IT 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year Experience: 5 years required Apply tot his job Apply To this Job