Health System Specialist – Change Management

Aptive Resources

Mid-Level Health Systems Specialist applying change management strategies for VHA's EHR system. Requires master's degree and 6 years of experience in relevant fields.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in change management strategies, particularly for EHR adoption, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and measuring change success. Proficient in utilizing project management tools to integrate change management activities effectively.

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Change ManagementEHR Adoption SupportProsci CertificationStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Office 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Change-Readiness AssessmentImpact AnalysisCommunication PlanningTraining Plan DevelopmentResistance ManagementChange-Adoption MetricsProject Management Techniques

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365SharePoint OnlinePower AppsPower AutomatePower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Prosci Certification

Industry Keywords

VA DatabasesVHA Organizational StructureInformatics EnvironmentUnion EnvironmentEHR Go-Live Adoption

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support execution and acceleration of VHA's organizational change management strategy for EHR adoption.
Conduct change-readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and impact analyses for workflow and system changes.
Develop actionable change deliverables such as communication plans, roadmaps, coaching plans, training plans, and resistance management plans.
Apply knowledge of VA databases and their interrelationships to support the ongoing development and enhancement of VA's informatics environment.
Apply project management tools and techniques to integrate change management activities into project plans; track and report issues.
Support stakeholder engagement and transition support so users understand workflow changes and system updates.
Define and measure change-adoption success metrics and monitor change progress.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
Prosci certification and experience applying change management in a union environment
Experience supporting EHR go-live adoption and PGL stabilization
Knowledge of VA/VHA organizational structure and informatics environment
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable VA background investigation at the Low Risk / NACI level, including electronic fingerprinting and e-QIP submission
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications; working knowledge of SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Remote work options