Contract role: Healthcare IT Business Analyst at Secaucus, NJ (Remote) || W2 Only

Yochana is seeking an experienced Healthcare IT Business Analyst to support healthcare provider technology initiatives. The role serves as a liaison among business units, clinical departments, and IT teams, gathering requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications. The analyst will improve clinical workflows and operational efficiency through EHR/EMR implementations, testing, compliance support, stakeholder management, and user training.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders including clinicians, IT teams to gather and document business and system requirements
• Analyze current processes and workflows within the healthcare setting (e.g., EHR, patient scheduling etc.) to identify areas for improvement
• Create business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams
• Work closely with developers, QA teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate and support testing activities including user acceptance testing (UAT), system testing, and integration testing
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, and other applicable policies
• Support the implementation of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and integration with ancillary systems
• Act as a liaison during the software selection, procurement, and deployment processes
• Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and manage stakeholder expectations
• Conduct training sessions and prepare user documentation as needed

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT, with at least 5 years in a healthcare provider setting
• Strong understanding of healthcare provider workflows, including clinical operations, and compliance
• Experience working with EHR/EMR systems
• Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, and healthcare data exchange standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office, Visio, JIRA, Confluence, and business process modeling software
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment