Information Systems Architect - Health - IT

Information Systems Architect - Advanced

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

Preferred Skills

Candidate Skill Matrix - Information Systems Architect - Advanced

Full Name :

Degree Major with University and Completion Year :

Total experience as Information Systems Architect?

Total Years of Experience in Health IT :

Do you have at least 10 years of experience working with Electronic Health Records?

Do you have 5+ years of experience using Nextgen EHR, PM, and EDR?

Do you currently hold a Nextgen Certification? (Yes / No - specify type if Yes) :

Are you experienced in creating / customizing templates using Nextgen Template Editor?

Do you have experience with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards?

Do you have experience with Health Information Exchange (HIE) technologies?

Do you have experience with healthcare-specific data interface standards (e.g., HL7)? (

Do you have experience with SQL? (Yes / No) :

Do you have experience with Crystal Reports? (Yes / No) :

Have you worked with eMAR, Mirth, PACs, CIPS / Fusion, or Merge? (Yes / No - specify which ones) :

Do you have experience with HIPAA compliance? (Yes / No) :

Do you have project management experience in healthcare IT? (Yes / No - specify tools / methodologies if Yes) :

Phone Number :

Email Address :

LinkedIn Profile (if available) :

Full Address (City, State, ZIP) :

Hourly Rate :

Is it W2 / C2C, If C2C, May I know your corporation Name?

Availability to Start (Specify Date or Notice Period) :

Current Work Authorization (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.) :

Are you currently located in the U.S. and able to travel to South Carolina as needed? (Yes / No) :