Technical Practitioner

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.The Technical Practitioner will support the full lifecycle of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system implementation across multiple medical centers.The Practitioner is responsible for performing/organizing discovery efforts at various hospitals & clinics (i.e. sites) related to End User Devices (EUDs), interfaced systems, & Data Drops & Power Outlets (DDPO) and will then perform post discovery analysis to inform technical scope and requirements. Building an understanding of the client's list of standard capabilities, devices, and interfaces is essential to perform meaningful discovery and gap analysis.As the Technical Practitioner, you will:Be responsible for performing/organizing discovery efforts at various hospitals & clinics (i.e. sites) related to End User Devices (EUDs), interfaced systems, & Data Drops & Power Outlets (DDPO) and will then perform post discovery analysis to inform technical scope and requirements.Support device procurement tracking & logistics, own relationships with local site IT leaders and other technology / network / engineering groups, and overall support the technical readiness of a transition to a new EHR. This may involve external vendor management/coordination, cutover planning & support, project management of engineering activities.Requirements:Geographic Requirement: Candidates must be based in CaliforniaSemi-frequent travel expected to hospitals and clinics in various geographies. Significant client interaction is expected. Previous hospital/clinic assessment experience, familiarity with system interfaces & medical device interfaces, previous Oracle EHR (or similar vendors) is preferred.Experience with Oracle Health EHR systems, including large-scale implementations or deploymentsStrong communication skills with the ability to work across technical, clinical and operational project teams while managing multiple tasks independently, learn and execute without continuous directionStrong written and oral communication skills are required, as is a proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).Previous Federal consulting or experience working within the DoD, Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) or Military Hospital System (MHS)The ability to travel is an essential function of this role and may vary based on client, enterprise or project needs, with frequent travel to client sites nationwideMust be a United States CitizenCandidates must comply with applicable client requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandatesThe estimated base salary range for this job will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The rate range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.Position LevelConsultantCountryUnited States of AmericaSummaryLocation: Chicago - 550 Van BurenType: Full time