clinical informatics leader

University Of Washington

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)</h1>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Overview</h3>

Organization: Dean of Medicine

Title: Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Details</h3>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Description</h4>

UW Medicine is seeking a Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership at the intersection of patient care, technology, and innovation. The CHIO will serve as the executive leader for clinical informatics, ensuring that systems&mdash;particularly Epic&mdash;optimize clinical workflows, improve patient outcomes, support research and education, and advance UW Medicine&rsquo;s mission of clinical excellence, discovery, and equity.

The CHIO will be a practicing physician who is deeply relationship-oriented, trusted by frontline clinicians, and skilled at translating clinical needs into effective digital solutions. This role will champion continuous optimization, data-driven care and decision making, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, clinician well-being, and regulatory compliance.
<div>
</div>Key Responsibilities

Clinical Informatics &amp; System Optimization
<ul>
<li>Provide executive informatics leadership for the ongoing optimization and evolution of Epic and other clinical systems.</li>
<li>Ensure technology enhances clinical efficiency, quality, safety, and patient and clinician experience across inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty care settings in alignment with UW Medicine strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Lead governance structures for clinical content, decision support, order sets, documentation standards, and workflow design in partnership with clinical operational leaders.</li>
<li>Educate the user community on the capabilities of the platforms already in use and help users maximize the usability and value of existing systems.</li>
<li>Partner with clinical leaders to reduce documentation burden and burnout while maintaining regulatory and quality requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure IT training is delivered efficiently, and curriculum and methodologies continuously adapt to meet the needs of a broad audience of learners in alignment with UW Medicine learning principles and in partnership with enterprise learning leaders.</li>
</ul>
AI, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with the Innovation Core group, other academic and research partners, and vendors to explore innovative solutions and translate innovation into clinical practice.</li>
<li>Advocate for and guide the responsible adoption of AI, machine learning, and automation in clinical care, operations, and research.</li>
<li>Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-enabled tools that have been strategically prioritized by the organization (e.g., ambient documentation, predictive analytics, clinical decision support, population health tools).</li>
<li>Ensure AI initiatives align with key strategic priorities, policies, ethical principles, equity goals, patient safety, and regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>
Engagement &amp; Relationship Building
<ul>
<li>Establish and maintain a visible presence across clinical sites and serve as a trusted liaison between clinicians, clinical operational leaders, IT, and executive leadership.</li>
<li>Actively engage frontline practitioners to understand pain points, solicit feedback, and co-design and champion solutions.</li>
<li>Represent clinician perspectives in enterprise technology decisions and prioritization.</li>
<li>Foster a culture where relationships are built on understanding and shared purpose, with transparency and a commitment to continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
Data, Quality, and Safety
<ul>
<li>Partner with quality, safety, and population health leaders to leverage validated clinical data for outcomes improvement, equity, and value-based care.</li>
<li>Support the development and use of clinical dashboards, registries, and analytics tools.</li>
<li>Ensure informatics solutions support accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality reporting.</li>
</ul>
Leadership &amp; Strategy
<ul>
<li>Develop and own the clinical informatics strategy and contribute to UW Medicine&rsquo;s IT and digital health strategies and approach.</li>
<li>Develop close relationships and collaborate with the Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, clinical leaders, operational executives, other leaders involved in innovation initiatives, Chief Information Officer, and peers within IT Services.</li>
<li>Participate in the development and evolution of an enterprise-wide strategy and vision in the area of AI and innovation.</li>
<li>Mentor, develop, lead and delegate goals and tasks to the physician and nursing informaticist leaders and teams.</li>
<li>Understand the market and be involved and a thought leader in national vendor, informatics, and academic forums, representing UW Medicine externally.</li>
</ul>
Clinical Practice
<ul>
<li>Maintain an active clinical practice (typically 10&ndash;20% FTE) within UW Medicine to remain grounded in frontline care and workflows.</li>
<li>Use clinical experience to inform system design and prioritization.</li>
<li>Clinical practice should provide firsthand insight into system usability and clinician needs.
</li></ul>Reporting Relationships
<ul>
<li>Position reports with a solid line to the CIO and a dotted line to the enterprise CMO.
</li><li>Three (3) Associate CHIO positions report directly to the CHIO covering the areas of inpatient, ambulatory, and nursing informatics.
</li><li>There are 8 partially funded Assistant CHIO positions, from 0.10 to 0.20 FTE, spread across key clinical departments.</li>
<li>Additionally, there are approximately 35 Informaticists and 32 Training/User Adoption staff.</li>
</ul>
Faculty Appointment

The CHIO position is a full-time position that will have a faculty appointment in one of the UWSOM departments appropriate for background and experience. This position is not eligible for tenure. This position will also have a small portion of time dedicated to clinical effort. This is a 12-month service period position (July &ndash; June) with an anticipated start date in Fall 2026. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position will be $21,667 to 41,667 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include administrative salary supplement and allowances.
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h4>

Required Qualifcations
<ul>
<li>MD or DO with board certification in a clinical specialty.</li>
<li>Eligible for or holding Washington State medical licensure.</li>
<li>Extensive experience in leading clinical informatics teams within a complex health system.</li>
<li>Deep working knowledge of Epic EHR, including optimization, governance, and clinical workflows.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead change, build consensus, and influence without authority.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with clinicians, executives, and technical teams.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Formal training in informatics (e.g., Clinical Informatics board certification, master&rsquo;s degree, or fellowship).</li>
<li>Experience in an academic medical center or research-intensive health system.</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership in AI-enabled clinical tools or digital health innovation.</li>
<li>Record of improving clinician experience, quality, or operational performance through informatics.</li>
<li>Experience supporting teaching, research, and population health initiatives.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Instructions</h4>

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by May 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: [link]. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:
<div>
<ul><li>a cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences</li></ul>
<ul><li>a curriculum vitae</li></ul>
</div>
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</h4>

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

Privacy Notice

Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW&rsquo;s Privacy Policy.

Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.</div>

Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)

OhioHealth

<div>We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more &ndash; in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Clinical Informatics will oversee and facilitate the integration of clinical processes with information technology using clinical informatics science and methodologies with a focus on inpatient providers. This position will hold responsibility for the functional leadership and operational support of clinical information systems utilized by inpatient providers at the system level with oversight of the inpatient provider informatics team, a multidisciplinary team. This position will collaborate with clinical leadership, medical staff, operations, and other departments across the system, in accordance with evidence-based practices, processes, and procedures. This is a hybrid position, part remote and part onsite.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Facilitates the implementation and application of clinical/health informatics within clinical operations.
 
Leads the inpatient provider informatics team.
 
Serves as a liaison between clinical end users and the information services (IS) department.
 
Collaborates with IS leadership.
 
Collaborates with clinical leadership as provider champions for the electronic health record.
 
Collaborates with other clinical informatics leaders as a part of the clinical informatics matrix team.
 
Ensures information systems are consistent with professional standards of provider clinical practice and hospital policies.
 
Ensures policies match clinical practice, and that these policies and practices are standardized throughout the system.
 
Participate in leading the development and maintenance of policies and procedures relevant to clinical information systems.
 
Leads the implementation of provider specific items related to the electronic health record and other health information technologies; facilitates upgrades, and enhancements acceptable to achieve business needs, improve patient care and patient outcomes.
 
Conducts analysis of clinical environments and works with clinical and care site leaders to facilitate and optimize effective workflows and documentation in electronics systems.
 
Identifies, develops, and utilizes appropriate forums to solicit input and provide feedback in the development of clinical practice and clinical/health informatics.
 
Participates in quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
 
Serves on multiple project teams; serves as leader on projects.
 
Maintains and keep up to date knowledge base of current technology trends and practices as it relates to clinical information systems and clinical/health informatics.
 
Serves as a liaison between clinical operations and IS.
 
Serves and protects the organization by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and the Joint Commission.
 
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining certifications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
 
Maintains vendor knowledge and relationships with regular participation in national forums and networks.
 
Enhances hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
 
 
Other duties as assigned. 
 
 
 
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
 
 
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree (Required)RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
Additional Job Description:
Years of experience: Minimum seven (7) years of experience in clinical/operational leadership and clinical practice in a hospital or major medical center; minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical/health informatics, planning and executing projects in a hospital or major medical center with evidence of clinical information system use and implementation in a hospital or major medical center; licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice nursing or other healthcare related field as applicable in the state of Ohio.
Clinical license desired. Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification, or AMIA Certified Health Informatics Professional (ACHIP) certification; experience with Epic or another electronic health record, Epic credential, or certification; ability to quickly grasp and apply technical skills required for utilization of multiple software applications and ongoing involvement with various project vendors, strong organization, and presentation skills.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Chief Nursing Executive
Join us!
 
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
 
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
 
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment</div>

System Director Clinical Informatics (RN)

GovCIO

<div>Overview:
<div>
GovCIO is seeking a Clinical Informatics Director (MD/DO) to provide senior clinical leadership across complex healthcare technology initiatives. This role serves as a critical bridge between clinical operations and digital health solutions, ensuring that technology implementations are aligned with real-world care delivery, provider workflows, and patient outcomes.</div><div></div><div> 
The Clinical Informatics Director will partner with cross-functional teams to guide strategy, inform system design, and drive adoption of innovative health IT solutions across large-scale enterprise environments. This position plays a key role in shaping how data, technology, and clinical practice come together to improve care delivery. This is a fully remote position.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li><div>
Provide clinical informatics leadership across complex healthcare and digital health initiatives</div></li><li><div>
Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and operational teams, ensuring alignment between clinical workflows and technology solutions</div></li><li><div>
Guide the design, implementation, and optimization of clinical systems, decision support tools, and data-driven care models</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with engineering, product, and program teams to translate clinical requirements into scalable technical solutions</div></li><li><div>
Support integration and optimization of electronic health record systems and related clinical platforms</div></li><li><div>
Lead efforts to improve provider experience, care coordination, and patient outcomes through informatics-driven approaches</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to strategic planning, solution development, and execution of health IT modernization initiatives</div></li><li><div>
Provide subject matter expertise in clinical data standards, interoperability, and healthcare information exchange</div></li><li><div>
Engage with stakeholders to drive adoption, change management, and continuous improvement across programs</div></li></ul>
Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience<ul><li><div>
MD or DO required</div></li><li><div>
Board Certification in Clinical Informatics (ABPM or equivalent) required</div></li><li><div>
Minimum 10+ years of experience (or commensurate experience).</div><ul><li><div>
8+ years experience in clinical informatics leadership roles</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Demonstrated experience working at the intersection of clinical care, health IT, and data-driven decision making</div></li><li><div>
Deep understanding of clinical workflows, healthcare systems, and informatics principles</div></li><li><div>
Experience supporting or working within large healthcare systems or federal healthcare environments preferred</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with EHR platforms such as VistA, CPRS, or Oracle Health (Cerner) preferred</div></li><li><div>
Experience collaborating with technical teams in Agile or product-driven environments preferred</div></li></ul>
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust Clearance.
Posted Salary Range: USD $250.00 - USD $250.00 /Hr.</div>

Clinical Informatics Director (Remote)

Sutter Health

<div>We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley
Position Overview:<ul><li>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WILL BE DETERMINED BASED UPON FAIR MARKET VALUE ANALYSIS.</li></ul> 
Provides leadership within their domain(s) of Clinical informatics to maximize the health of patients we serve at Sutter Health through the adoption, use, and optimization of digital technologies. 
 
Collaborates and partners senior leadership, other departments, clinical service lines, and clinicians across the system. 
As a physician informatics leader, supports enterprise strategic objectives through the use of digital technologies. Partners with appropriate clinical representatives to optimize clinical content and physician workflows, usability, adoption and training for digital systems including the electronic health record (EHR). 
 
This position requires ongoing concurrent clinical practice within this clinical specialty at Sutter Health.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Doctorate: MD or DO in Medical Subspecialty</li></ul>
CERTIFICATION &amp; LICENSURE:<ul><li>
MD-Doctor of Medicine Upon Hire OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy of California</li><li>
EPIC-EPIC Certification within 180 Days of hire</li><li>
BC in Medical Sub-Specialty</li></ul>
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>8 years recent relevant experience</li></ul>
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:<ul><li>
Clinical practice experience and a strong background in health information technology.</li><li>
Leadership and management experience within a complex multi-site matric managed healthcare environment.</li><li>
Understanding of and proven experience in utilizing EHR technology to positively transform clinical practice by improving the quality of patient care, reducing costs and driving user satisfaction across the care continuum.</li><li>
Working knowledge of the clinical care information systems implementation process, integration of workflows, use and support methodologies, regulatory requirements, strategic and tactical planning, project leadership/management and group dynamics.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of the Epic healthcare software.</li><li>
Solid expertise in organizational change management concepts and strategies, including proactively using that body of knowledge to constructively transform the clinician and patient experience across the continuum of care.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge regarding potential impact of Stark, privacy and security laws and regulations on implementation and ongoing use of health IT systems.</li><li>
Understanding of and experience with process improvement philosophies and methodologies.</li><li>
Solid expertise in selection, development and implementation of a broad range of clinical care information systems as well as process redesign and significant quality improvements.</li><li>
Significant experience developing and leading electronic health record (EHR) training and support initiatives in a clinical care setting.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between patients, healthcare practitioners, enterprise leadership, and computer/data processing specialists, while maintaining and securing all patient records.</li><li>
Recognized ability to energize, mobilize, influence, and build accountability with a broad range of stakeholders through effective communication of vision, and the fostering of productive and supportive working relationships with internal and external constituencies.</li><li>
Superior negotiating and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to identify, research and analyze issues to offer effective solutions.</li><li>
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate business needs into application and operational requirements, as well as lay terms</li><li>
Advanced level of computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including EHR/computerized physician order entry (CPOE) applications, as well as other relevant software for research and analysis</li></ul>
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Varied
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Exempt
Weekly Hours:
20
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $1,040.00 to $520,000.00 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health&rsquo;s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.</div>

Medical Director, Clinical Informatics - Medical Sub-Specialties

<div>We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley
Position Overview:<ul><li>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WILL BE DETERMINED BASED UPON FAIR MARKET VALUE ANALYSIS.</li></ul> 
Provides leadership within their domain(s) of Clinical informatics to maximize the health of patients we serve at Sutter Health through the adoption, use, and optimization of digital technologies. 
 
Collaborates and partners senior leadership, other departments, clinical service lines, and clinicians across the system. 
As a physician informatics leader, supports enterprise strategic objectives through the use of digital technologies. Partners with appropriate clinical representatives to optimize clinical content and physician workflows, usability, adoption and training for digital systems including the electronic health record (EHR). 
 
This position requires ongoing concurrent clinical practice within this clinical specialty at Sutter Health.)
Job Description:
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Doctorate: MD or DO in Medical Subspecialty</li></ul>
CERTIFICATION &amp; LICENSURE:<ul><li>
MD-Doctor of Medicine Upon Hire OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy of California</li><li>
EPIC-EPIC Certification within 180 Days of hire</li><li>
BC in Acute Care Specialty</li></ul>
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>8 years recent relevant experience</li></ul>
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:<ul><li>
Clinical practice experience and a strong background in health information technology.</li><li>
Leadership and management experience within a complex multi-site matric managed healthcare environment.</li><li>
Understanding of and proven experience in utilizing EHR technology to positively transform clinical practice by improving the quality of patient care, reducing costs and driving user satisfaction across the care continuum.</li><li>
Working knowledge of the clinical care information systems implementation process, integration of workflows, use and support methodologies, regulatory requirements, strategic and tactical planning, project leadership/management and group dynamics.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of the Epic healthcare software.</li><li>
Solid expertise in organizational change management concepts and strategies, including proactively using that body of knowledge to constructively transform the clinician and patient experience across the continuum of care.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge regarding potential impact of Stark, privacy and security laws and regulations on implementation and ongoing use of health IT systems.</li><li>
Understanding of and experience with process improvement philosophies and methodologies.</li><li>
Solid expertise in selection, development and implementation of a broad range of clinical care information systems as well as process redesign and significant quality improvements.</li><li>
Significant experience developing and leading electronic health record (EHR) training and support initiatives in a clinical care setting.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between patients, healthcare practitioners, enterprise leadership, and computer/data processing specialists, while maintaining and securing all patient records.</li><li>
Recognized ability to energize, mobilize, influence, and build accountability with a broad range of stakeholders through effective communication of vision, and the fostering of productive and supportive working relationships with internal and external constituencies.</li><li>
Superior negotiating and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to identify, research and analyze issues to offer effective solutions.</li><li>
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate business needs into application and operational requirements, as well as lay terms</li><li>
Advanced level of computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including EHR/computerized physician order entry (CPOE) applications, as well as other relevant software for research and analysis</li></ul>
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Varied
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Exempt
Weekly Hours:
20
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $1,040.00 to $520,000.00 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health&rsquo;s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.</div>

Medical Director, Clinical Informatics - Acute Care

Jackson Health System

<div>Clinical Informatics Specialist, 10 Yr EHR &amp; Info Sys Implement, Full Time, Days
Job Summary 
Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for coordination, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of information systems as they relate to the nursing practice, physician's orders, clinical computer communications, and other information technology aspects of patient care. The goal is to integrate the clinical processes, information sciences and information technologies to meet the information needs of the clinical decision makers. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Assumes Responsibility for the coordination and management of clinical information systems as they relate to nursing practice, patient care, physician order entry, clinical computer communications and nursing informatics.</li><li>
Develops detailed project plans for assigned projects.</li><li>
Prioritizes and coordinates work plans for timely project completion.</li><li>
Monitors outcomes of activities.</li><li>
Produces weekly report of project status and cross-team impacts.</li><li>
Facilitates system design activities to match clinical workflow and process.</li><li>
Applies standards of practice (clinical policies, regulatory requirements, etc.) to system requirements and design.</li><li>
Leads project work groups and meetings.</li><li>
Oversees building and maintenance of various system parameter tables including clinical reference tables, clinical knowledge base, etc.</li><li>
Ensures adequate testing and validation of systems has occurred before any changes are submitted for move into production.</li><li>
Actively participates in training and on-site implementation activities as required to ensure successful start-up.</li><li>
Assists in the development of an operational management plan after initial start-up.</li><li>
Provides on-going recommendations for improvement and system management.</li><li>
Evaluates simple and complex processes to assure technical applications and operational requirements have been met and the resulting implications identified.</li><li>
Acts as a mentor to others.</li><li>
Acts as team leader in the implementation of major systems.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li><li>
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.</li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and graduate of an approved school of Professional Nursing, Medicine, a Physician Assistant Program or IT or any closely related degree preferred.</li></ul>
Skill 
<ul><li>Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.</li><li>
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.</li><li>
Ability to understand and follow instructions.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.</li></ul> 

Credentials<ul><li>
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.</li></ul></div>

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Grande Ronde Hospital

<div>The Clinical Informaticist is a member of the Clinical Informatics Department within the Information Services Division and is responsible for planning, implementing, updating, optimizing the use of, supporting, and training of end-users in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and related components for the corporation. The Clinical Informaticist distills, translates, and owns clinical system workflows that pertain to the collection, recording, reviewing, auditing, and use of patient health information as it pertains to acute, ambulatory and supporting healthcare departments. The Clinical Informaticist collaborates closely with Ancillary Informaticist, the Epic Technical Analyst, and the CMIO as well as the Information Technology and Data Analytics Departments to coordinate full Information Services support for the EHR. Providing routine and special EHR application end-user support is a primary function of this position.

The Clinical Informaticist will supplement EHR end-user training in coordination with the department leadership. This position is responsible for production and/or dissemination of EHR-related curriculum in collaboration with operational leaders, including efforts to convey an appropriate understanding of data concepts. The Clinical Informaticist will also develop and implement, in collaboration with Human Resources, Education, Acute, Ambulatory, or Support Department leadership, retraining and regular training program updates as necessary due to operational need, EHR System updates, or regulatory changes.

The Clinical Informaticist may occasionally perform the role of project manager for EHR-related implementations and updates when requested by the Manager of Informatics and Data Analytics. This position will often lead and/or participate in both clinical and financial user groups and other various workgroups as assigned. The Clinical Informaticist will report directly to the Manager of Informatics and Data Analytics and will perform other duties as they may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education:
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution or, an associate&rsquo;s degree in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution combined with a minimum of 2 years of EHR Informatics or Analyst experience required. Significant (4+ years) of direct experience in the Clinical Informatics field with documentation of increasing levels of responsibility may be considered in lieu of formal education.</li>
</ul>
Work experience:
<ul>
<li>Background in Clinical Nursing or other Healthcare discipline strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Recent experience with supporting EHR products is a strong preference.</li>
<li>Current EHR vendor certifications preferred</li>
<li>Experience leading co-workers through projects and working in groups with customers on defined and undefined goals preferred.</li></ul> 
 
Skills &amp; Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Strong interpersonal customer service skills with the ability to meet and work with groups of customers and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Aptitude for understanding and relaying technical concepts.</li>
<li>A strong ability to provide instruction with the facility to explain complex technical concepts effectively using mixed-media tools.</li>
<li>The ability to adapt quickly to many functional environments, meet deadlines, work independently and as a team leader and member, and effective oral and written communication skills are essential to the position.</li>
<li>Must have organizational and planning skills including the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions, prioritize tasks, maintain performance under pressure, and anticipate the needs of others</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (up to 8-hours per day)</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with vendors, staff, internal customers, and external contacts/partners</li>
</ul>
Compensation:

$48.21-$66.46 DOE

Benefits
<ul>
<li>Health Insurance</li>
<li>Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Dental Insurance</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA and Health Savings Account (HSA) Options</li>
<li>401K Plan with Roth Options</li>
<li>401K 3% employer match and a 2% base non-elective employer contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods</li>
<li>Option to elect Supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li>
<li>Access to the Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Discounts: available for meals in the cafeteria and over-the-counter pharmacy items</li>
<li>Exercise/Fitness Facility: access to the Rehab Therapy Fitness Center for the employee and dependents</li></ul> 


Mission: Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics will ensure access to high quality, cost-effective health care in a safe and customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services.

Vision: Quality health care is our mission. Patients are our passion.

Values: Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, Credibility</div>

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