[Remote] Healthcare IT Business Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VITL is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to be the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams. The role involves gathering, translating, and documenting essential business and clinical requirements to support systems development projects in healthcare IT.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex requirements efforts across internal and external stakeholder groups and systems including VITL operation and clinical data subject matter experts, IT teams, external partners and the State of Vermont HIE team members
- Translate ambiguous or competing needs into clear, prioritized requirements
- Develop and own detailed documentation including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, Data Mapping Documents, and Use Cases
- Define and establish repeatable, analyst-owned processes to support consistent business analysis practices throughout VITL's project lifecycle
- Work closely with integration teams to define FHIR resource mappings and ensure accurate data transformation and validation
- Support the design and testing of APIs and data interfaces, ensuring alignment with national and state-level interoperability frameworks
- Maintain requirements traceability across the delivery lifecycle and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, test case development, execution, reporting and defect tracking
- Analyze business solutions and incorporate compliance with HIPAA, ONC, and other relevant healthcare data privacy and security regulations
- Provide ongoing support during implementation and post-go-live stabilization phases
Skills
- 3-5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in healthcare IT or clinical data integration projects
- Strong knowledge of HL7 standards, especially FHIR (R4 or later), and experience working with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Familiarity with clinical terminologies such as SNOMED CT, LOINC, and ICD-10
- Proficiency in data analysis and mapping using tools like SQL, Excel, or data profiling platforms
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies
- Experience working on HIE platforms or public health data exchange initiatives
- Knowledge of TEFCA, USCDI, and other national interoperability initiatives
- Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) or Health IT (e.g., CPHIMS, HL7 FHIR Proficiency)
- Familiarity with various systems delivery methodologies including waterfall, iterative, and agile SCRUM approaches
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