Description
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 09/09/2026
Job Title: Clinical Informatics
Salary/Wage: $35.77/per hr. $74,402/per yr.
Tribal Level: TL 122.1
Location: Siletz, OR.
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
Job Posting Number: 4454830
INTRODUCTION:
The Clinical Informatics position serves the Siletz Community Health Clinic in Siletz, Oregon, and reports to designated clinic leadership. This position serves as the primary resource for healthcare informatics and works collaboratively with medical providers and multidisciplinary teams to analyze Electronic Health Record (EHR) data, develop statistical reporting, and support quality improvement, operational efficiency, and enhanced patient care services for the Siletz Community Health Clinic.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare information systems implementation, support, and optimization within a large, multispecialty healthcare environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of:
- Healthcare professional practices across multiple care domains, including ambulatory care, ancillary services (such as dental), public health, and both in-person and remote healthcare delivery modalities, including telehealth support.
- Clinical workflows and the utilization of information systems in support of clinical practice
- Applying concepts, principles, and methods of clinical workflows to serve as a recognized technical expert on Health Information Technology (HIT) and its functionality, performance, interoperability, security, and usability.
Experience in:
- Project management principles related to the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of information systems and software applications.
- Performance metrics, data analysis methodologies, and reporting tools used to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical information systems.
- Organizational structure, and the mission, programs, and healthcare delivery requirements of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Tribal healthcare systems.
- Information technology standards, cybersecurity practices, and security regulations related to protecting sensitive data within Health Information Technology (HIT) systems.
Ability to:
- Utilize data analytics software and health information systems to support data management, clinical quality improvement initiatives, patient care, and operational decision-making.
- Integrate information technology, clinical workflows, and system processes to enhance patient safety, healthcare outcomes, and organizational efficiency.
- Evaluate health information systems and associated data to support policy development, data governance, program evaluation, and healthcare service improvement.
- Prioritize operational tasks and projects based on organizational needs, available funding, mandates, staffing resources, and technical requirements.
DUTIES:
- Analyze and interpret Electronic Health Record (EHR) data to develop statistical, operational, and clinical reports and dashboards.
- Collaborate with medical providers, clinical staff, and leadership to identify healthcare trends, quality improvement opportunities, and workflow efficiencies.
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of health information systems and clinical software applications.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, data tracking tools, and reporting metrics to support organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor data integrity, accuracy, and security within Health Information Technology (HIT) systems.
- Assist with clinical quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide training and technical support to staff on EHR systems, reporting tools, and clinical informatics processes
- Ensure health information systems align with organizational policies, healthcare regulations, and operational needs.
- Facilitate communication between clinical staff, IT personnel, vendors, and leadership regarding informatics needs and system improvements
- Develop standard operating procedures, user guides, and documentation related to clinical informatics processes
- Assist leadership with data driven decision making, strategic planning, and program evaluation activities.
- Support telehealth and other healthcare technology initiatives to improve patient access and care delivery
Other:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and be eligible to drive a GSA Vehicle.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field
- At least two years of experience implementing, supporting, and optimizing healthcare information systems in a large, multispecialty healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of healthcare practices across ambulatory care, ancillary services, public health, in-person care, and telehealth
- Knowledge of clinical workflows and information systems supporting clinical practice
- Knowledge of Health Information Technology functionality, performance, interoperability, security, and usability
- Experience with project management principles for information system and software application implementation, deployment, and maintenance
- Experience with performance metrics, data analysis methodologies, and reporting tools for clinical information systems
- Knowledge of Indian Health Service and Tribal healthcare organizational structures, missions, programs, and delivery requirements
- Knowledge of information technology standards, cybersecurity practices, and security regulations protecting sensitive healthcare data
- Ability to use data analytics software and health information systems for data management, quality improvement, patient care, and operational decisions
- Ability to integrate information technology, clinical workflows, and system processes to improve patient safety, outcomes, and efficiency
- Ability to evaluate health information systems and data for policy development, data governance, program evaluation, and service improvement
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and eligibility to drive a GSA vehicle
What We Do
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a federally recognized sovereign nation and diverse confederation of over 27 Native American tribes and bands in Oregon. It operates through three branches of government—Judicial, Executive, and Legislative—providing comprehensive healthcare, education, and social services to its members, while driving economic prosperity and sustainable growth through the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation's strategic business and property investments.
