EHR Deployment Engineer (Technical Practitioner)
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 | Location: 100% Remote in California (semi-frequent travel) | Start: ASAP
Role Overview
The Deployment Engineer (Technical Practitioner) supports the full lifecycle of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system implementation across multiple VA medical centers.
The Practitioner performs and organizes discovery efforts at hospitals and clinics related to End User Devices (EUDs), interfaced systems, and Data Drops & Power Outlets (DDPO), then conducts post-discovery analysis to inform technical scope and requirements. Building a working understanding of the client's standard capabilities, devices, and interfaces is essential to meaningful discovery and gap analysis.
Through the remainder of the deployment lifecycle, the Practitioner supports device procurement tracking and logistics, owns relationships with local site IT leaders and other technology/network/engineering groups, and supports overall technical readiness for the transition to a new EHR. This includes external vendor management and coordination, cutover planning and support, and project management of engineering activities.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute site discovery for EUDs, interfaced systems, and DDPO
- Perform post-discovery analysis to define technical scope, requirements, and gaps
- Track device procurement and coordinate logistics through deployment
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for local site IT leadership and engineering/network teams
- Coordinate external vendors supporting site readiness
- Support cutover planning and go-live execution
- Manage and report on engineering activities against deployment milestones
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience considered
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel semi-frequently to hospitals and clinics across various geographies
- Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust clearance (background investigation required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospital or clinic technical assessment experience
- Familiarity with system interfaces and medical device interfaces
- Experience with Oracle Health (Cerner) or comparable EHR vendors
- Prior federal or VA program experience
Working Conditions
Remote-first with semi-frequent travel to VA facilities. Significant direct client interaction expected. Must be based in California.
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