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- Master's degree
- Opportunities for advancement

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Lead Terminologist

Customer Value Partners -
United States

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Medical terminology

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Lead Terminologist manages clinical terminology systems and ensures accurate mapping and maintenance of standardized healthcare vocabularies across VA's dual EHR environment (VistA/CPRS and Oracle Health). This role is critical to semantic interoperability, clinical decision support, data quality, and analytics supporting Electronic Health Record Modernization across 170+ VA Medical Centers.

Responsibilities:

Terminology Management & Mapping

Lead management and maintenance of clinical terminology systems including SNOMED CT, LOINC, RxNorm, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and other standardized vocabularies
Oversee terminology mapping between VistA/CPRS and Oracle Health platforms to ensure data consistency and interoperability
Develop and maintain terminology subsets, value sets, and reference sets aligned with VA clinical requirements
Coordinate terminology updates, version releases, and impact assessments across enterprise systems
Ensure terminology governance aligns with national and international standards (UMLS, FHIR, HL7)

Data Quality & Clinical Integration

Conduct terminology gap analysis and validate mappings for accuracy, completeness, and clinical appropriateness
Support semantic interoperability enabling data exchange across VA systems and external partners
Collaborate with clinical SMEs and informatics teams to integrate terminology into EHR workflows, clinical decision support (CDS), order sets, alerts, and documentation templates
Monitor and resolve terminology-related data quality issues affecting clinical documentation, orders, and analytics
Develop terminology guidelines and best practices for consistent use across clinical domains

Leadership & Agile Delivery

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to terminology analysts and junior staff
Facilitate terminology work groups with clinical, informatics, and technical stakeholders
Coordinate with VA Terminology Services, national terminology authorities (NLM, SNOMED International, Regenstrief Institute), and vendor partners
Participate in SAFe® Agile ceremonies supporting two-week iteration cycles and quarterly Program Increments
Create and maintain comprehensive terminology documentation including mapping specifications, guidelines, SOPs, and training materials

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, Linguistics, Library Science, Biomedical Informatics, or related field
Master's degree preferred in Health Informatics or Clinical Informatics
Clinical background advantageous (nursing, pharmacy, medical technology, HIM)
Preferred Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CAHIMS, CPHIMS, or terminology-specific certifications
Minimum 5 years in clinical terminology management, healthcare vocabularies, or health informatics
Minimum 2 years in a lead or senior terminology role
Proven experience with SNOMED CT, LOINC, RxNorm, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and terminology mapping
Experience with EHR systems, preferably Oracle Health (Millennium/Cerner) and/or VistA/CPRS
Healthcare industry experience required; federal healthcare or VA experience preferred
Terminology Systems: Deep knowledge of SNOMED CT, LOINC, RxNorm, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, NDC, HCPCS, and UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)
Standards: Understanding of HL7, FHIR, CDA, and healthcare data exchange standards
EHR Platforms: Experience with Oracle Health and/or VistA terminology infrastructure
Tools: Proficiency with terminology browsers/editors (SNOMED CT Browser, UMLS Metathesaurus, LOINC, RxNorm Navigator), mapping tools, and terminology servers
Data Analysis: SQL querying, data analytics tools, and ability to analyze terminology usage patterns

Please note this role is pending program award.

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.

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