HL7 Consultant a popular term this year is gaining popularity and many of us aspire to take up the lucrative career in EMR/EHR/HL7. Lets look into HL7 consultant jobs in detail So, what does this really take to be a HL7 consultant? HL7 consultants can be from many different backgrounds including engineering, arts etc. This is a standard geared to make the healthcare applications communicate to each other. Candidates aspiring to enter HL7 arena should have basic IT knowledge/prior experience in software development/supporting web applications. Financial careers involving interface implementation will be a good pre-requisite as well In addition to above, many jobs mandate basic knowledge of HL7. How do I get a good knowledge of HL7? Try to take up HL7 certifications offered from HL7 Institute. Where do I find jobs after completing the HL7 courses/exam? Major Healthcare IT companies particularly EMR/EHR implementation companies are actively looking for HL7 consultants. In addition to this hospitals are going digital and will need HL7 consultants at any point in time