Sr. Clinical Informatics Analyst (Phys Track)

Job Summary
The Clinical Informatics Senior position  provides expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of clinical information systems across multiple domains. This role collaborates with clinical and IT teams to enhance patient care, improve workflow efficiency, and support clinical decision-making through the use of technology. The Clinical Informaticist Senior position may focus on specialized areas such as nursing informatics, medication management applications, or other clinical functions, adapting best practices to meet the needs of various departments.
Essential Functions

• Leads detailed workflow mapping and gap analysis across complex clinical environments.
• Designs and executes comprehensive validation and testing strategies for system changes and optimizations.
• Serves as subject matter expert during go‑live, adoption, and stabilization phases.
• Guides teams through change management processes and ensures stakeholder alignment.
• Mentors P1–P2 informaticists on workflow analysis, testing, and deliverable quality.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements, data standards, and industry best practices in clinical informatics, applying them to system design and management for the specialty area.
• Analyzes data and performance metrics to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical departments and IT, ensuring that clinical needs are represented in system development and deployment.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5-8 years of experience in clinical informatics, healthcare IT, or clinical practice required
• 1-3 years of experience in a senior or lead role 
• Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Cerner, Athena) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of clinical workflow design, optimization, and process improvement.
• Strong skills in test planning, validation, and troubleshooting of clinical system functionality.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities to lead cross‑functional discussions.
• Ability to interpret data and present insights for decision‑making.
• Effective project coordination with the ability to lead portions of complex initiatives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results independently.
• Professionalism and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings.
   

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Professional (RN, LPN, RT, PharmD, or similar) preferred 
• Certification in Clinical Informatics (e.g., ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification, CAHIMS/CPHIMS) Oracle Health Cerner preferred