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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Clinical Informatics Specialist
Description
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We are looking for a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our dynamic healthcare technology team. As a Clinical Informatics Specialist, you will bridge the gap between clinical staff and IT professionals, ensuring that healthcare information systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and optimized to support patient care and organizational goals. You will analyze clinical workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement solutions that enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery. Your expertise will be critical in training staff, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will also play a key role in data management, reporting, and supporting clinical decision-making through the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT tools. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong communication skills, and possesses a deep understanding of both clinical processes and information technology. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, administrators, and IT teams to ensure that technology solutions align with clinical needs and organizational objectives. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes through the effective use of health information systems, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to deliver high-quality, technology-enabled healthcare.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Collaborate with clinical and IT teams to implement and optimize health information systems.
- Analyze and improve clinical workflows and processes.
- Provide training and support to healthcare staff on EHR and other clinical systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to clinical information systems.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data security standards.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system processes and protocols.
- Support data management, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in system upgrades, testing, and validation activities.
- Facilitate communication between clinical staff and technical teams.
- Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, Information Technology, or related field.
- Clinical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong understanding of electronic health records (EHR) and clinical workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.
- Ability to train and support end-users.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with health IT systems and software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with electronic health records (EHR) systems?
- How have you contributed to optimizing clinical workflows in the past?
- Describe a time you resolved a complex issue with a clinical information system.
- How do you ensure compliance with healthcare regulations in your work?
- What strategies do you use to train clinical staff on new technologies?
- How do you stay updated on advancements in health informatics?
- Can you provide an example of successful collaboration between clinical and IT teams?
- What data management or reporting tools are you proficient in?
- How do you handle resistance to change from clinical staff?
- What motivates you to work in clinical informatics?
