Analyst, Medical Informatics

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Medical Informatics Analyst to act as a liaison among physicians, clinical staff, the Medical Director of Informatics, and Information Technology. This role supports design, testing, and ongoing use of the EHR and other clinical technologies, translating clinical requirements into system solutions and supporting provider training.

The successful candidate will evaluate workflows, validate enhancements, and assist with clinical technology

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in healthcare, clinical operations, medical informatics, healthcare IT, or a related field.
• Experience supporting EHR systems and clinical workflows.
• Able to translate clinical needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• CAHIMS/CPHIMS/NI-BC or similar certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between physicians, clinical staff, Medical Director of Informatics and IT.
• Support design, testing, implementation, optimization, and ongoing use of EHR and other clinical technologies.
• Evaluate workflows, identify technology needs, translate requirements into system solutions.
• Support provider training, validate system enhancements, and assist with clinical technology initiatives.
• Promote technology adoption and alignment with clinical, operational, quality, and patient safety goals.

Skills

Clinical workflows

EHR knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Requirements translation

Testing methodologies

Workflow analysis

HIPAA knowledge

Change management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or IS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Informatics Analyst serves as a liaison between physicians, clinical staff, the Medical Director of Informatics, and Information Technology. Supports the design, testing, implementation, optimization, and ongoing use of the electronic health record (EHR) and other clinical technologies. Works with providers and clinical departments to evaluate workflows, identify technology needs, translate clinical requirements into system solutions, support provider training, validate system enhancements, and assist with clinical technology initiatives. Helps promote effective technology adoption and alignment with clinical, operational, quality, and patient safety goals.

Job Summary

The Medical Informatics Analyst serves as a liaison between physicians, clinical staff, the Medical Director of Informatics, and Information Technology. Supports the design, testing, implementation, optimization, and ongoing use of the electronic health record (EHR) and other clinical technologies. Works with providers and clinical departments to evaluate workflows, identify technology needs, translate clinical requirements into system solutions, support provider training, validate system enhancements, and assist with clinical technology initiatives. Helps promote effective technology adoption and alignment with clinical, operational, quality, and patient safety goals.

Minimum Job Requirements

Three years of experience in healthcare, clinical operations, medical informatics, healthcare IT, or a related field. Experience supporting EHR systems, clinical workflows, provider training, system testing, and healthcare technology initiatives required.

Work Experience

Three years of experience in healthcare, clinical operations, medical informatics, healthcare IT, or a related field. Experience supporting EHR systems, clinical workflows, provider training, system testing, and healthcare technology initiatives required.

License/Registration/Certification

Current or previous professional healthcare licensure or relevant clinical credentials preferred. Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification (NI-BC), Oracle Health/Cerner credentialing, or applicable EHR certification preferred.

Education And Training

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare, information systems, clinical, business, or related field required. Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of inpatient and/or ambulatory clinical workflows and healthcare operations.
• Working knowledge of EHR systems and clinical information technology.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, clinical leadership, and technical teams.
• Ability to translate clinical needs into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of functional, integrated, regression, workflow, and user-acceptance testing methodologies.
• Ability to analyze workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, usability, safety, and provider experience.
• Strong presentation, education, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective one-on-one physician support.
• Understanding of clinical terminology and healthcare documentation.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy, information security, patient safety, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and change-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary, matrixed healthcare environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical and nontechnical audiences.