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Health Information Technology roles qualify for H-1B visa, TN visa (for Canadians and Mexicans), and E-3 visa (for Australians) visa sponsorship. Employers in hospitals, health systems, and healthcare IT firms regularly sponsor for HIT analysts, EHR specialists, and clinical informatics roles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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 Health Information Technology Jobs
Target health systems over small practices
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems sponsor visas far more frequently than private practices or small clinics. Organizations like Kaiser, Mayo Clinic, and HCA have established immigration programs and dedicated HR infrastructure to support the process.
Highlight your EHR certifications
Epic, Cerner, and Oracle Health certifications signal specialized expertise that strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires a specific degree, and vendor certifications help establish that technical requirement clearly.
Align your degree field to the job description
Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or Biomedical Informatics degrees map most cleanly to HIT roles. A mismatch between your degree field and the posted job requirements is one of the most common reasons H-1B petitions receive RFEs.
Pursue RHIA or RHIT credentials if you lack a matching degree
AHIMA's Registered Health Information Administrator and Technician credentials are industry-recognized and can support your specialty occupation argument. They demonstrate domain-specific knowledge that compensates for a degree in a tangentially related field.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Not every HIT employer is willing or equipped to sponsor visas. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles at employers with documented sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions that will reject you at the offer stage.
Negotiate timing around the H-1B cap and lottery
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, work backwards from the October 1 start date. Employers need to register you in March, so ideally secure your offer by February. Missing this window can mean a 12-month gap between offer and start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Health Information Technology roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, but the strength of the case depends on how the employer writes the job description. HIT roles that require a bachelor's degree or higher in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field generally qualify. Generic postings that say 'degree preferred' or accept any field weaken the specialty occupation argument and increase the risk of an RFE or denial.
Can Canadian and Mexican HIT professionals use the TN visa instead of H-1B?
Canadians and Mexicans can use the TN visa for HIT roles that fall under qualifying USMCA categories, most commonly Computer Systems Analyst or, in some cases, Scientific Technician. The role and your credentials need to map to an approved TN category. TN status doesn't require a lottery and can be obtained at the border, making it significantly faster than H-1B visa for eligible applicants.
What degree do I need to get sponsored for a Health Information Technology job?
A bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, or Computer Science is the most straightforward path. Some employers also accept degrees in Healthcare Administration or Nursing combined with relevant IT experience. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of qualifying work experience can substitute for one year of education under USCIS equivalency rules, though this route requires more documentation.
How do I find Health Information Technology jobs that sponsor visas?
Most general job boards mix sponsoring and non-sponsoring employers without distinction, which wastes significant time during your job search. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters for employers with verified sponsorship history in HIT and adjacent roles. Searching there lets you focus your applications on employers who are actually prepared to file a petition on your behalf.
What are the most common reasons H-1B petitions get denied for HIT roles?
The most frequent issues are: failure to establish specialty occupation when the job description is too broad or accepts any bachelor's degree field; degree-to-job mismatch where a computer science graduate applies for a clinical coding role without supporting documentation; and insufficient evidence of a bona fide employer-employee relationship in remote or contractor arrangements. Addressing these proactively in the petition, ideally with supporting letters from the employer and an immigration attorney, significantly reduces denial risk.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Health Information Technology jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.