Role Description
The Clinical Application & Informatics Specialist plays a key role in supporting and optimizing clinical systems, particularly EHR and related applications. This mid-level role combines informatics strategy with hands-on application support and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll serve as both a systems expert and a clinical operations partner—helping bridge technology with real-world care delivery.
Informatics & Strategic Enablement:
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Lead clinical informatics initiatives that support the integration and optimization of EHR and other clinical systems.
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Collaborate with product, IT, and data teams to ensure clinical requirements are reflected in platform design and functionality.
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Gather and prioritize provider and clinical staff feedback to support system improvements and user experience enhancements.
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Contribute to interoperability efforts, including the evaluation of data exchange standards, APIs, and vendor integrations.
Application Configuration & Support:
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Configure and maintain clinical applications (e.g., Athenahealth, Elation) to align with evolving workflows.
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Provide tier-2 support for application-related issues and escalate to vendors or IT when needed.
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Participate in software upgrades, testing, and system validation.
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Assist in managing vendor relationships and ensuring service-level expectations are met.
Training & Adoption:
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Develop training materials, job aids, and tip sheets to support user onboarding and change management.
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Deliver training and go-live support to providers, nurses, and operational staff.
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Document clinical workflows and maintain system configuration records.
Project Coordination:
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Support project timelines, testing plans, and implementation checklists for system changes or new tool rollouts.
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Track KPIs and performance metrics related to system usage and provider satisfaction.
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Participate in informatics and operations meetings to align on organizational goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Health Informatics, Nursing, Information Systems, or related field.
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3–5+ years of experience in clinical informatics, clinical application support, or health IT.
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Hands-on experience configuring and supporting EHR systems; experience with Athenahealth is a strong plus.
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Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, APIs).
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Excellent communication and change management skills, with experience translating clinical needs into technical solutions.
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Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's preferred.
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Preferred certifications: CPHIMS, PMP, Athena or Epic certifications, or relevant technical training.
Benefits
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The base pay range for this position is $102,739.00 to $133,560 per year.
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Pay range may vary depending on work location, applicable knowledge, skills, and experience.
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This position may be eligible for an annual bonus opportunity.
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Comprehensive benefits package includes:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Short- and Long-Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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401K