What kind of job role is likely to be a part of a REC?

• A. Software engineer
• B. Research informatician
• C. Implementation manager
• D. Privacy and security officer

Answer: (C)

A Regional Extension Center is focused on helping clinics adopt and implement certified EHR technology and meet meaningful use requirements. The role most aligned with that mission is one that oversees the deployment process, coordinating planning, training, workflow changes, and vendor interactions to bring an EHR into daily practice smoothly. An implementation manager fits this need best because they manage the project from kickoff to go-live, align clinical workflows with the new system, track milestones, and ensure resources and timelines keep the rollout on track. They act as the bridge between clinicians, IT staff, and vendors, which is exactly what a REC requires to support successful EHR adoption.

Other roles mentioned exist in related areas but aren’t the core function of a REC: a software engineer builds and codes software, a research informatician focuses on study design and analysis, and a privacy and security officer concentrates on governance and risk management. While important, these roles do not center on coordinating and delivering the hands-on implementation and adoption efforts RECs specialize in.