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We are recruiting for a Health Information Technology (HIT) Training & Support Specialist to join the team at our Corporate site in Fresno, CA. If you enjoy or look forward to training others on health information systems and/or technology, this may be an opportunity worth considering.
Under the supervision of the HIT Training and Support Supervisor, the HIT Training & Support Specialist will be a key player in optimizing the performance of Clinical Information Systems and associated solutions. This dynamic role focuses on delivering engaging training and responsive support, ensuring the seamless operation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the organization, supporting our mission to deliver top-quality healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver impactful, recurring, and on-demand EHR training sessions that empower UHC staff to use the system to its full potential.
- Be the go-to expert for EMR system support, troubleshooting, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth system operation.
- Collaborate with system vendors to ensure prompt resolution of application issues and continuous system improvement.
- Provide on-call support, ensuring expert assistance is available when it’s needed most.
- Take on exciting projects and new challenges to continuously contribute to the organization’s success and growth.
PERFORMANCE AREA 1: HIT Training & Support
- Lead innovative, hands-on training sessions to ensure all staff are equipped with the skills to maximize the use of clinical information systems.
- Create practical, easy-to-understand job aids that streamline user responsibilities and increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user workflows that enhance system functionality and optimize daily operations.
- Track and manage support requests to ensure all issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Test system upgrades to ensure they deliver the expected functionality and improvements.
- Work closely with the Data Management & Analytics team to validate reports and ensure data accuracy.
- Evaluate and suggest new system enhancements to keep the technology ahead of the curve and improve user experience.
- Provide on-site support to new and existing clinics upon request.
PERFORMANCE AREA 2: General Corporate Expectations
- Engage actively in all meetings (department, program, staff) to stay informed and contribute to team success.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through workshops and seminars, ensuring your skills remain cutting-edge and aligned with organizational goals.
- Support the health center’s needs by working flexible or extended hours, especially when urgent support is required.
- Travel to various UHC health centers as needed, ensuring consistent support across the organization.
- Embody the organizational mission, contributing to the delivery of accessible, high-quality healthcare to the community.
- Adapt to new duties as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to team goals.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations, protecting patient and staff information with the highest standards.
- Foster a positive, collaborative environment, displaying professionalism and respect in all interactions with staff, patients, and partners.
- Promote teamwork, ensuring clear communication and cooperation across departments.
- Adhere to the organization's dress code, maintaining a professional appearance in all work-related settings.
- Execute other work-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor, with duties subject to change based on departmental needs, either formally or informally, verbally or in writing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate degree or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, equivalent experience can be used in lieu of degree.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- Health Information Technology Certification or other relevant certifications preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health center setting.
- Proven expertise in the use, support, and/or training of Clinical Information Systems.
SKILLS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and training techniques.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs with flexibility and reliability.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior customer service skills, including emotional intelligence and patience.
- Professional demeanor, exhibiting accountability, competence, and self-regulation.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
- Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, and administrative documents.
- Must have high manual dexterity.
- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.
- Must be able to sit between 5-7 hours daily.
- Must possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with glasses if needed.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to and from various sites at UHC.
- Travel is required for this position.
The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $27.95 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401k plan with matching contribution.
- Educational Assistance.
- Employee discounts and more!
Overview:
We are recruiting for a Health Information Technology (HIT) Training & Support Specialist to join the team at our Corporate site in Fresno, CA. If you enjoy or look forward to training others on health information systems and/or technology, this may be an opportunity worth considering.
Under the supervision of the HIT Training and Support Supervisor, the HIT Training & Support Specialist will be a key player in optimizing the performance of Clinical Information Systems and associated solutions. This dynamic role focuses on delivering engaging training and responsive support, ensuring the seamless operation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the organization, supporting our mission to deliver top-quality healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver impactful, recurring, and on-demand EHR training sessions that empower UHC staff to use the system to its full potential.
- Be the go-to expert for EMR system support, troubleshooting, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth system operation.
- Collaborate with system vendors to ensure prompt resolution of application issues and continuous system improvement.
- Provide on-call support, ensuring expert assistance is available when it’s needed most.
- Take on exciting projects and new challenges to continuously contribute to the organization’s success and growth.
PERFORMANCE AREA 1: HIT Training & Support
- Lead innovative, hands-on training sessions to ensure all staff are equipped with the skills to maximize the use of clinical information systems.
- Create practical, easy-to-understand job aids that streamline user responsibilities and increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user workflows that enhance system functionality and optimize daily operations.
- Track and manage support requests to ensure all issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Test system upgrades to ensure they deliver the expected functionality and improvements.
- Work closely with the Data Management & Analytics team to validate reports and ensure data accuracy.
- Evaluate and suggest new system enhancements to keep the technology ahead of the curve and improve user experience.
- Provide on-site support to new and existing clinics upon request.
PERFORMANCE AREA 2: General Corporate Expectations
- Engage actively in all meetings (department, program, staff) to stay informed and contribute to team success.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through workshops and seminars, ensuring your skills remain cutting-edge and aligned with organizational goals.
- Support the health center’s needs by working flexible or extended hours, especially when urgent support is required.
- Travel to various UHC health centers as needed, ensuring consistent support across the organization.
- Embody the organizational mission, contributing to the delivery of accessible, high-quality healthcare to the community.
- Adapt to new duties as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to team goals.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations, protecting patient and staff information with the highest standards.
- Foster a positive, collaborative environment, displaying professionalism and respect in all interactions with staff, patients, and partners.
- Promote teamwork, ensuring clear communication and cooperation across departments.
- Adhere to the organization's dress code, maintaining a professional appearance in all work-related settings.
- Execute other work-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor, with duties subject to change based on departmental needs, either formally or informally, verbally or in writing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate degree or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, equivalent experience can be used in lieu of degree.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- Health Information Technology Certification or other relevant certifications preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health center setting.
- Proven expertise in the use, support, and/or training of Clinical Information Systems.
SKILLS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and training techniques.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs with flexibility and reliability.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior customer service skills, including emotional intelligence and patience.
- Professional demeanor, exhibiting accountability, competence, and self-regulation.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
- Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, and administrative documents.
- Must have high manual dexterity.
- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.
- Must be able to sit between 5-7 hours daily.
- Must possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with glasses if needed.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to and from various sites at UHC.
- Travel is required for this position.
The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $27.95 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401k plan with matching contribution.
- Educational Assistance.
- Employee discounts and more!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Health Information Technology
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes HIT petitions when degrees are in general IT or unrelated health fields. Document how your coursework in health informatics, clinical systems, or health data management directly maps to the job duties your employer describes.
Target HIPAA-regulated employer categories
Health systems, payers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health IT vendors routinely sponsor H-1B workers for EHR, interoperability, and data governance roles. Avoid startups without an established H-1B filing history, especially for your first sponsorship.
Search LCA filings for HIT job titles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings for health information technology occupations, so you see verified sponsorship history before applying rather than asking during screening calls.
Confirm the prevailing wage level before offers
HIT roles span DOL wage levels I through IV depending on experience and supervisory duties. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer meets the certified wage, since underpaid LCAs trigger RFEs.
Clarify cap-exempt status with healthcare employers
Hospitals affiliated with a nonprofit research institution or university may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you start immediately rather than waiting for October 1. Ask HR whether the entity holds cap-exempt status before your employer files.
Time your transition using the 60-day grace period
If you're switching HIT employers after an H-1B approval, you have a 60-day grace period once your prior employment ends. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes to maintain your work authorization.
H-1B Visa Health Information Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health Information Technology role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specifically related field such as health informatics, health information management, or clinical data science. Roles like EHR analyst, HIT project manager, or interoperability specialist typically qualify. USCIS may issue an RFE if the degree field is too broad, such as general business or generic computer science with no health curriculum.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for HIT professionals?
Hospital networks, integrated health systems, health insurance payers, and health IT vendors are the most consistent sponsors. Federal contractors supporting government health programs also file regularly. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified DOL LCA filing history for health information technology occupations, which filters out companies that list HIT roles but have never sponsored a visa.
How does USCIS evaluate the specialty occupation requirement for HIT jobs?
USCIS looks at whether the employer's job description requires a degree in a specific field related to the duties, not just any bachelor's degree. For HIT roles, a degree in health information management, biomedical informatics, or a closely related discipline strengthens the petition. Generic IT degrees without health coursework often generate Requests for Evidence asking the employer to justify the degree requirement.
Can I use my OPT STEM extension period to find an H-1B-sponsoring HIT employer?
Yes. HIT roles at employers enrolled in E-Verify qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible STEM Classification of Instructional Programs code, which health informatics and biomedical informatics often do. That extension gives you two additional H-1B lottery cycles beyond your initial OPT year, significantly improving your odds of selection.
What should I check before accepting an H-1B-sponsored HIT offer?
Verify that the employer's LCA wage level matches your actual responsibilities, since a Level I wage for a role requiring advanced clinical systems expertise can create compliance issues. Confirm the employer has an established H-1B filing process and understands prevailing wage obligations under DOL rules. Check the O*NET profile for your job title to understand how USCIS will classify the occupation during adjudication.