Application Guide

How to Apply for Health Information Exchange (HIE) Project Coordinator

at Zero Overdose Corporation

🏢 About Zero Overdose Corporation

Zero Overdose Corporation is a mission-driven nonprofit solely focused on advancing secure, effective, and equitable health information exchange to combat the overdose crisis. Working here means contributing to life-saving interoperability between healthcare and public health systems, with a clear social impact.

About This Role

As an HIE Project Coordinator, you will be the organizational backbone of initiatives that connect hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies to share critical data. Your work directly supports better care coordination and helps prevent overdose deaths through timely information sharing.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a check-in on project timelines and updating Salesforce with milestone progress. You could then join a virtual meeting with a hospital partner to discuss data sharing workflows, followed by drafting a grant report or compiling metrics for a funder. Afternoon might be spent coordinating with IT vendors on interoperability testing and preparing documentation for the next stakeholder meeting.

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🎯 Who Zero Overdose Corporation Is Looking For

  • Has 1-3 years of project coordination experience, ideally in healthcare, public health, or a nonprofit setting.
  • Is proficient in Google Workspace and Salesforce, and can quickly adapt to new project management tools.
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders (clinical, technical, community).
  • Has a foundational understanding of HIE, EHRs, or interoperability standards like HL7/FHIR (preferred but not required).

📝 Tips for Applying to Zero Overdose Corporation

1

Tailor your resume to highlight project coordination experience, especially any work with healthcare data or community partnerships.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your skills to Zero Overdose's mission of reducing overdose deaths through data sharing.

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Mention any familiarity with HIE, HL7, FHIR, or EHR systems—even if from coursework or volunteer work—to stand out.

4

Emphasize your proficiency with Salesforce and Google Workspace, as these are explicitly required tools.

5

If you have grant-related administrative experience, highlight it because the role includes grant-related tasks.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for health equity and the overdose crisis, and how this role aligns with your values.', 'Specific examples of past project coordination successes, especially managing timelines and stakeholder communication.', 'Your technical skills with Salesforce and Google Workspace, and willingness to learn HIE-specific tools.', 'Your ability to work remotely and independently while maintaining strong collaboration with a distributed team.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Zero Overdose's website and recent news to understand their current HIE initiatives and partnerships.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the 42 CFR Part 2 regulations regarding substance use disorder records, as HIE in this field must navigate privacy laws.
  • → Learn about the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and how it impacts HIE nationwide.
  • → Read about the opioid overdose epidemic in the US and how data interoperability can improve response efforts.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you coordinated a project with multiple stakeholders. How did you ensure alignment and meet deadlines?
2 What is your understanding of health information exchange (HIE) and its role in preventing overdose deaths?
3 How would you approach engaging a healthcare organization that is hesitant to share data?
4 Can you walk us through your experience with Salesforce? How have you used it to track project milestones or reports?
5 This role involves grant-related administrative tasks. What experience do you have with grant reporting or compliance?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Zero Overdose or the overdose crisis specifically.
  • Failing to demonstrate proficiency in Salesforce or Google Workspace—even if you have to prepare a brief example.
  • Overlooking the importance of stakeholder communication skills; this role requires diplomacy and clarity.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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