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Health Information Technology jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of healthcare and IT, making them strong candidates for STEM OPT extension. Most roles require a degree in health informatics, HIT, or a related field, and employers in hospital systems, health plans, and healthcare IT vendors regularly sponsor H-1B visas.
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Do you have a passion for harnessing technology to make a positive impact on patients’ lives? Do you have Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) experience and are looking for a rewarding career path within the Health Information Technology field?
We are excited to announce that currently we are looking for Health Information Technology Specialists to support an IQVIA pharmaceutical client partnership.
This individual will have the unique opportunity to be a part of multiple cardiovascular brands in the US market as a Health Information Technology Specialist. The primary focus of this role will be to support integration of the brand into EHR systems across priority accounts, helping identify and address barriers that affect patient care, access, treatment processes, patient identification, and overall end-user experience. In addition, the Health IT Specialist will be responsible for sharing Electronic Health Record insights to enhance patient care and support population health approaches across both in-patient and outpatient sites of care at priority accounts.
Other responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive customer specific plans, as well as working in a collaborative manner with Account Management, Medical and Cross functional account teams.
The Health IT Specialist will also support healthcare stakeholders including end users, clinicians, informatics, Quality, Population Health and IT teams.
Success in this position requires a self-starter that thrives in ambiguity and can be both a strategic partner and outcomes driven.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Duties/Responsibilities: Health IT Specialist
- Identify potential gaps/barriers within EHR systems at priority IDN’s & Health Systems
- Problem solve and provide solutions and resolution of EHR gaps
- Identify workflow barriers and recommend scalable solutions
- Work collaboratively with customers including end users, licensed clinicians, IT informatics team, quality EHR Manager and analyst to provide meaningful insights to enhance patient care
- Align resources to develop comprehensive plans by priority institution
- Complete workflow assessments with institutional customers to identify potential gaps in care across the patient journey
- Develop and implement comprehensive customer specific plans
- Act as matrix team Health IT Specialist subject matter expert to both internal and external stakeholders with matrix partners across account management, medical, and other cross functional partners
- Share insights around optimizing EHR systems to address gaps in patient care including Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Department
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required
- Minimum of 4 years working in design, build, and/or testing expertise and experience with EHR software, including: Epic, Cerner, Meditech, McKesson preferred; and/or within a Health System informatics group or team at leadership level, or similar role within a pharmaceutical company
- In depth knowledge of healthcare and health information technology, and software build, and/or optimization techniques
- Ability to discover issues, prioritize and problem solve to resolution
- Team player with the willingness/ability to work in a matrix environment
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexibility
- Ability to consistently travel overnight
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree
- Clinical IT experience, Pharmacy IT, or Nursing Informatics
- Pharmaceutical or Life Science Health IT Specialist experience
- B2B or software sales experience
LOCATION
Seattle, United States of America
COMPENSATION
The potential base pay range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
CULTURE
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
INTRODUCTION
Do you have a passion for harnessing technology to make a positive impact on patients’ lives? Do you have Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) experience and are looking for a rewarding career path within the Health Information Technology field?
We are excited to announce that currently we are looking for Health Information Technology Specialists to support an IQVIA pharmaceutical client partnership.
This individual will have the unique opportunity to be a part of multiple cardiovascular brands in the US market as a Health Information Technology Specialist. The primary focus of this role will be to support integration of the brand into EHR systems across priority accounts, helping identify and address barriers that affect patient care, access, treatment processes, patient identification, and overall end-user experience. In addition, the Health IT Specialist will be responsible for sharing Electronic Health Record insights to enhance patient care and support population health approaches across both in-patient and outpatient sites of care at priority accounts.
Other responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive customer specific plans, as well as working in a collaborative manner with Account Management, Medical and Cross functional account teams.
The Health IT Specialist will also support healthcare stakeholders including end users, clinicians, informatics, Quality, Population Health and IT teams.
Success in this position requires a self-starter that thrives in ambiguity and can be both a strategic partner and outcomes driven.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Duties/Responsibilities: Health IT Specialist
- Identify potential gaps/barriers within EHR systems at priority IDN’s & Health Systems
- Problem solve and provide solutions and resolution of EHR gaps
- Identify workflow barriers and recommend scalable solutions
- Work collaboratively with customers including end users, licensed clinicians, IT informatics team, quality EHR Manager and analyst to provide meaningful insights to enhance patient care
- Align resources to develop comprehensive plans by priority institution
- Complete workflow assessments with institutional customers to identify potential gaps in care across the patient journey
- Develop and implement comprehensive customer specific plans
- Act as matrix team Health IT Specialist subject matter expert to both internal and external stakeholders with matrix partners across account management, medical, and other cross functional partners
- Share insights around optimizing EHR systems to address gaps in patient care including Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Department
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required
- Minimum of 4 years working in design, build, and/or testing expertise and experience with EHR software, including: Epic, Cerner, Meditech, McKesson preferred; and/or within a Health System informatics group or team at leadership level, or similar role within a pharmaceutical company
- In depth knowledge of healthcare and health information technology, and software build, and/or optimization techniques
- Ability to discover issues, prioritize and problem solve to resolution
- Team player with the willingness/ability to work in a matrix environment
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexibility
- Ability to consistently travel overnight
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree
- Clinical IT experience, Pharmacy IT, or Nursing Informatics
- Pharmaceutical or Life Science Health IT Specialist experience
- B2B or software sales experience
LOCATION
Seattle, United States of America
COMPENSATION
The potential base pay range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
CULTURE
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Health Information Technology
Target healthcare systems and large health IT vendors
Hospital networks, health plans, and companies like Epic or Cerner have established HR and legal teams that handle OPT and H-1B sponsorship routinely. Smaller clinics rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor international employees.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health Informatics and Health Information Management programs often carry a STEM designation, giving you 24 extra months of OPT. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since not all HIT programs qualify automatically.
Lead with your EHR and interoperability skills
Employers prioritize candidates with hands-on experience in Epic, Cerner, or HL7 and FHIR standards. Listing these credentials prominently signals technical readiness and reduces perceived hiring risk for sponsors evaluating OPT candidates.
Research employers through government H-1B disclosure data
The Department of Labor's public OFLC disclosure database lists every certified LCA by employer and job title. Searching for Health Information Technology or Health Informatics roles confirms which organizations consistently sponsor and at what volume.
Address OPT timing directly in your cover letter
State your OPT start date, expiration date, and whether you qualify for STEM extension. Employers hesitate when authorization timelines are unclear, so providing this upfront removes a common objection before the first interview.
Pursue roles tied to government or federally funded healthcare programs
Organizations implementing CMS programs, Medicaid systems, or federal health exchanges often hire HIT professionals urgently and have compliance teams already familiar with work authorization requirements, making sponsorship conversations more straightforward.
Health Information Technology OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Health Information Technology jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your specific degree program. Health Informatics, Health Information Management, and Biomedical Informatics programs frequently carry a STEM CIP code designation. Degrees in general Healthcare Administration often do not. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify, since STEM eligibility is tied to the program, not the job title.
Which employers in healthcare IT actively sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Large hospital systems, health insurance companies, and healthcare IT platform companies have the most consistent sponsorship track records. You can verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for Health Information Technology roles using the DOL's OFLC disclosure data. Migrate Mate also filters HIT jobs by sponsorship history, so you can browse opportunities from employers already familiar with the process.
Can I work as a Health IT contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, but with an important constraint. OPT requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, meaning a staffing agency or consulting firm must be your employer of record, not just a placement intermediary. Self-employment and independent contracting are not permitted on OPT. If a role is structured as a third-party placement, confirm the staffing firm will serve as your direct employer and handle your payroll.
How do I explain my OPT work authorization to a healthcare employer unfamiliar with it?
Be direct and specific. Tell them your OPT authorization period, your exact end date, whether you qualify for a STEM extension, and that the H-1B process begins in April for an October start. Healthcare organizations with compliance or HR teams experienced in credentialing generally handle work authorization questions well. Provide a one-page OPT summary document if you sense the recruiter is unfamiliar with the process.
What degree fields support an OPT application for Health Information Technology roles?
Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science with a healthcare focus, and Information Systems degrees are the most commonly accepted. Some employers also consider degrees in Public Health or Healthcare Administration if your coursework included substantial IT or data components. Your degree field must be directly related to the job under OPT rules, so document the connection clearly in your application materials.