Job Description
Clinical Informatics Specialist (1 Senior Level & 1 Mid-Level)
Arlington, VA
6 Month Contract to Hire or Permanent opportunity
One of Medix’s top ranked clients is one of the leading healthcare organizations dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, innovative medical solutions, and cutting-edge technology advancements. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery.
This opportunity includes a competitive compensation package and positions are available in either contract to hire or permanent placements that include a hybrid work schedule, sick time/PTO, healthcare, dental, visual benefits, and much more!
We are seeking several Clinical Informatics Specialists both mid & senior level individuals to join our team. The Clinical Informatics Specialists will play a crucial role in optimizing the utilization of healthcare information technology systems to improve patient care, streamline workflows, and enhance clinical outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clinical staff, IT professionals, and other stakeholders to assess, design, implement, and optimize clinical information systems.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical workflows, electronic health records (EHR), clinical decision support systems, and other healthcare IT applications.
- Analyze user needs and system requirements to develop customized solutions that meet clinical and operational objectives.
- Provide training and support to clinical staff on the effective use of healthcare IT systems, including EHR documentation, order entry, and decision support tools.
- Conduct workflow assessments and process redesign initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines into electronic systems.
- Participate in system configuration, testing, and validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in clinical informatics and healthcare IT.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical informatics for mid level / 5 years of experience in clinical informatics for senior level role, healthcare IT, or a related role within a healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems, clinical terminology, and healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR).
- Proficiency in analyzing clinical workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clinical and technical teams.
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
Job Tags
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