J-1 Visa Health Information Technology Jobs
Health Information Technology roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Positions span clinical data systems, EHR implementation, health informatics, and coding compliance across hospitals and health networks.
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Healthesystems offers workplace flexibility with our Work-From-Home model, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
Note: we are unable to hire in every state
SUMMARY
The Information Management Intern supports data and analytics initiatives by improving enterprise metadata and contributing to AI-ready data practices across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
“To simplify complexities for each customer.”
- Identify and document metadata gaps across data assets.
- Assist with drafting business definitions and data standards.
- Support operationalization of metadata across tools and platforms.
- Contribute to AI and analytics data readiness initiatives.
- Organize and standardize data documentation.
- Collaborate with data and analytics team members.
- Perform additional data support tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a Bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university, preferably in a Data, Analytics, Information Systems, or related program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must possess an interest in data & information management, governance, metadata, and analytics.
- Exposure to data management principles and techniques, including basic proficiency with T‑SQL for querying and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with structured documentation.
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES
- Show Drive & Initiative
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Delivers Quality Results Timely
- Communicates Effectively
- Job Knowledge & Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment. Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographical cost of labor, etc. In addition to base pay, Healthesystems offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements). Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.
ANTICIPATED STARTING PAY RANGE
$16—$17 USD
To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own reliable, high-speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided.
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INTRODUCTION
Healthesystems offers workplace flexibility with our Work-From-Home model, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
Note: we are unable to hire in every state
SUMMARY
The Information Management Intern supports data and analytics initiatives by improving enterprise metadata and contributing to AI-ready data practices across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
“To simplify complexities for each customer.”
- Identify and document metadata gaps across data assets.
- Assist with drafting business definitions and data standards.
- Support operationalization of metadata across tools and platforms.
- Contribute to AI and analytics data readiness initiatives.
- Organize and standardize data documentation.
- Collaborate with data and analytics team members.
- Perform additional data support tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a Bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university, preferably in a Data, Analytics, Information Systems, or related program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must possess an interest in data & information management, governance, metadata, and analytics.
- Exposure to data management principles and techniques, including basic proficiency with T‑SQL for querying and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with structured documentation.
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES
- Show Drive & Initiative
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Delivers Quality Results Timely
- Communicates Effectively
- Job Knowledge & Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment. Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographical cost of labor, etc. In addition to base pay, Healthesystems offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements). Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.
ANTICIPATED STARTING PAY RANGE
$16—$17 USD
To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own reliable, high-speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided.
Healthesystems California Prospective Employee Privacy Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Health Information Technology
Align your credentials to U.S. HIT standards
U.S. employers expect familiarity with ICD-10-CM coding systems and HL7 or FHIR data standards. Document any training or certifications in these frameworks before applying, since host sites evaluate technical fit before engaging a designated sponsor.
Distinguish Trainee from Intern program eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've graduated within the last 12 months, you likely qualify as a Trainee instead. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays, so confirm your status before outreach.
Target health systems with established training plan infrastructure
Host employers must submit a detailed training plan to your designated sponsor. Large hospital networks and academic medical centers have HR teams experienced in completing these plans. Smaller clinics often decline J-1 arrangements because they lack the administrative bandwidth.
Search for J-1-compatible HIT roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers and Health Information Technology positions that align with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements. Filtering by role type helps you focus on host organizations familiar with the DS-2019 process.
Verify home residency requirement exposure early
Certain J-1 participants funded by their home government or from specific countries face a two-year home residency requirement after their program ends. Confirm whether this restriction applies to you before accepting a host offer, since it affects H-1B or green card timelines.
Prepare a program objectives statement before the offer stage
Designated sponsors require a written statement of learning objectives tied to your HIT role before issuing the DS-2019. Draft this document in advance, mapping each objective to specific clinical informatics or data management skills you intend to develop during the exchange.
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Find Health Information Technology JobsHealth Information Technology J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Health Information Technology roles?
Most HIT exchange visitors enter under the Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have completed their degree and want U.S. on-the-job training in their field. Current students still enrolled in a degree program use the Intern category instead. Both require a designated sponsor organization to issue the DS-2019 and oversee the training plan with your host employer.
Who is the actual visa sponsor for a J-1 HIT position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019, sign off on your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your program. The hospital, health system, or clinic where you work is the host organization, not the sponsor. This distinction matters when you're negotiating the arrangement with a prospective employer.
How do I find U.S. health systems open to hosting J-1 HIT exchange visitors?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and Health Information Technology roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements. Academic medical centers and large integrated health networks are the most common host sites because they have dedicated HR capacity to complete training plans and coordinate with designated sponsors. Smaller practices rarely take on J-1 Trainees due to administrative requirements.
What documents does a host employer need to provide for the DS-2019?
The host employer must complete a detailed training plan, typically on Form DS-7002, that maps specific tasks and learning objectives to each phase of your program. They also provide a letter confirming the position, your compensation, supervision structure, and program dates. Your designated sponsor reviews these materials before issuing the DS-2019, so errors or vague descriptions cause delays.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to HIT Trainees?
It depends on your country of nationality and whether your government or an international organization funded your exchange program. If the requirement applies, you must return to your home country for two years after your J-1 program before applying for an H-1B or immigrant visa. You can request a waiver through USCIS under specific grounds, including a no-objection statement from your home government, but waivers aren't guaranteed and take time to process.
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