Chief Medical Informatics & EHR Strategy

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Medical Director, Medical Informatics to lead the integration of clinical care with technology across UMC and affiliated facilities. The role guides EHR strategy, implementation, optimization, and ongoing improvement, representing physicians in technology decisions and partnering with IT, Quality, and Compliance to drive safe, efficient patient care.

The position emphasizes translating clinical needs into practical tech solutions, promoting

Qualifications

• Seven years of post-residency clinical practice with healthcare workflow knowledge.
• Current Texas medical license and board certification in primary specialty.
• Experience with EHR optimization and clinical technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and optimization of the EHR and clinical systems.
• Represent physician perspective in technology decisions.
• Collaborate with IT, Quality, Patient Safety, Health Information Management, Compliance, Privacy, Revenue Cycle, and other stakeholders.
• Translate clinical needs into practical technology solutions that promote safety and high-quality care.
• Foster provider adoption and effective use of clinical technologies.

Skills

EHR optimization

Clinical workflows

Interoperability

Leadership

Clinical governance

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare analytics

Project management

Communication

Change management

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Clinical Informatics preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical decision support

Health information exchange

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Medical Director, Medical Informatics to lead the integration of clinical care with technology across UMC and affiliated facilities. The role guides EHR strategy, implementation, optimization, and ongoing improvement, representing physicians in technology decisions and partnering with IT, Quality, and Compliance to drive safe, efficient patient care.

The position emphasizes translating clinical needs into practical tech solutions, promoting