JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Informatics Specialist serves as a bridge between clinical practice and information technology. This role focuses on optimizing electronic health records (EHRs), improving clinical workflows, and supporting digital health initiatives that enhance patient safety, care quality, and provider efficiency. The informaticist collaborates with clinicians, IT, and quality teams to support data-driven decision-making and system improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s in Health Informatics preferred)
• Licensure (if RN): Active RN license in [State]

REQUIRED SKILLS

Clinical Field Service

• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff and IT to implement and optimize EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
• Support system configuration, testing, go-live, and maintenance for clinical applications
• Analyze clinical workflows and recommend digital solutions to improve documentation, compliance, and patient care
• Provide training, support, and change management assistance to clinical users
• Participate in data governance and analytics initiatives to enhance outcomes and reporting
• Evaluate system usage, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system usability aligns with evidence-based practice
• Collaborate on regulatory reporting, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects
• Stay current on healthcare technology trends, informatics standards, and data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA)