NC HIEA RHT Provider EHR Support Specialist

NC HIEA RHT

Provider EHR Support Specialist (Raleigh, NC, 27601) | 06/30/26

Job Description Typical Experience:

84+ months

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NC HIEA RHT

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NC HIEA RHT

Provider EHR Support Specialist is a key technical role supporting North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This position focuses on assisting rural and underserved healthcare organizations in connecting to, and fully utilizing, NC HealthConnex, the state's health information exchange. The Specialist provides expertise in Electronic Health Records (EHRs), healthcare interoperability, clinical workflow integration, and data quality improvement to ensure providers submit accurate, standards‑aligned clinical data that supports statewide care coordination and population health goals. Additionally, this role will assist rural providers utilizing NC HealthConnex tools and exchange services, such as NC

• Notify and the NC HealthConnex provider clinical portal. Key Responsibilities EHR Integration & Technical Onboarding
• Lead rural provider onboarding to NC HealthConnex, guiding organizations and EHR vendors through connection requirements, HL7 v2 exchange, C‑CDA/CCD exchange, and services such as NC
• Notify.
• Conduct technical assessments of EHR capabilities, interface configurations, and data extraction workflows to identify readiness gaps and implementation needs.
• Coordinate with internal NC HIEA and technical teams to support integration tickets, clarify requirements, and address data ingestion or transformation issues. Healthcare Interoperability Standards & Compliance
• Provide expert guidance on interoperability standards including HL7 v2, C‑CDA, CCD, USCDI, and NC HIEA Interoperability Standards.
• Evaluate provider submissions for adherence to interoperability expectations and troubleshoot issues related to message structure, vocabulary standards, and transport methods. Data Quality & Validation
• Review clinical data sent by providers for completeness, correctness, timeliness, and conformance to HIE requirements.
• Lead or assist with data quality uplift initiatives, including validation of HL7, ADT, CCD, and other structured clinical data.
• Work directly with providers and EHR vendors to identify root causes of data issues and support resolution through mapping guidance or workflow adjustments. Training & Provider Support
• Deliver tailored technical assistance, trainings, and educational materials to help rural providers understand and utilize NC HealthConnex tools.
• Collaborate with provider relations and business relations staff to support provider communication, training schedules, and project coordination.
• Assist providers in understanding data flows, reporting requirements, and best practices for interoperability. Cross‑Team & Program Collaboration
• Collaborate with NC HIEA teams on interoperability and data quality initiatives.
• Support NC HIEA's role in modernizing digital health infrastructure across rural North Carolina, including contributions to RHTP implementation and continuous improvement of onboarding processes.

Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Experience with Electronic Health Record platforms such as Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, Allscripts/Veradigm, or NextGen. Required 5 Years Proficiency with healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 v2, C-CDA, CCD, FHIR, and USCDI. Required 5 Years Experience validating structured clinical data and troubleshooting EHR integration issues. Required 5 Years Ability to interpret clinical workflows and map them to data exchange requirements Required 3 Years Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Required 3 Years Knowledge of HIPAA and health information privacy/security requirements. Required 3 Years Experience supporting HIE onboarding, healthcare interoperability projects, or multi-vendor EHR environments. Desired 3 Years Experience with SQL, interface engines, or data mapping tools. Desired 3 Years Familiarity with state or federal digital health programs such as NC HIEA initiatives, Medicaid QPHE, or

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Desired 3 Years Experience working with rural or underserved provider settings. Desired 3 Years Questions No. Question Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? Question2 What is your candidate's email address? Question3 How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity? Question4 Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Do you anticipate your candidate being able to work until the proposed end date listed on this VectorVMS req? Question5 Vendors must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Is your candidate an employee of your company or a subcontractor? Please be sure to notify a CAI Account Manager if your candidate's employee status changes. Question6 Vendors must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order will be outsourced to other countries. Do you anticipate outsourcing any work being done for this assignment to another country? Question7 Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor Rate of $86.50 may not be considered for this assignment. Do you agree to this requirement? Question8 Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you agree to this requirement? Question9 Have you thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout your candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of

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