Clinical Informatics Specialist

Overview

Clinical Informatics & Workflow Optimization

• Evaluate informatics solutions to ensure quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Apply comprehensive testing methodologies to all clinical informatics interventions.
• Analyze current clinical and business processes and recommend workflow improvements.
• Document current-state and future-state workflows impacted by clinical documentation systems.
• Assess implementation strategies and evaluate their impact on clinical workflows and operations.
• Understand how system content and functionality affect clinical practice and operational workflows.

Systems Implementation & Support

• Support the implementation, optimization, and adoption of clinical systems and applications.
• Act as a key contact for clinical informatics-related questions, issues, and troubleshooting.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clinical users on system utilization and best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and technical teams on system implementation and integration activities.

Data Analysis & Governance

• Identify data issues and risks related to clinical informatics activities.
• Conduct higher-level analysis and provide recommendations to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Interpret healthcare legislation, industry trends, and emerging standards to support organizational practices.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development related to clinical documentation and order management applications.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and participate in training activities for healthcare providers and trainers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful system adoption.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Project Management & Strategic Planning

• Lead and support large-scale healthcare technology projects.
• Ensure project vision, direction, and deliverables align with organizational objectives.
• Utilize analytical models to evaluate solutions for business and information needs.
• Develop business plans including requirements analysis, solution alternatives, cost estimates, ROI analysis, implementation plans, and evaluation measures.
• Participate in strategic planning and priority-setting activities considering budget and resource constraints.
• Prepare project status reports and related documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical, Paramedical, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience implementing and supporting clinical systems and applications, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), pharmacy systems, radiology systems, and other healthcare applications.
• Experience with health information exchange, electronic prescribing, pharmaceutical supply chain management, and disease condition management solutions.
• Experience conducting system assessments and audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience supporting clinical users and providing system-related guidance and training.
• Experience coordinating with vendors on implementation and integration activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.
• Knowledge of healthcare informatics standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.