Clinical Application Specialist

Artemis Solutions; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Artemis Solutions is seeking a Clinical Applications Specialist to join its Central Kentucky Information Services team. This hands-on healthcare IT role focuses on building, testing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting EHR and clinical applications to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

You'll collaborate with clinical departments, physicians, and vendors; manage multiple projects; and stay current on healthcare information systems trends while maintaining strong documentation

Qualifications

• Healthcare information systems experience with EHR and practice management systems.
• Experience with application development, testing, implementation, workflow analysis, and project management.
• Understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.
• Ability to learn new technologies and become a subject matter expert for supported applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, implement, maintain, and support EHR and clinical applications.
• Support EHR release upgrades, system optimizations, new initiatives, and process-improvement projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned clinical applications.
• Partner with clinical departments and healthcare professionals to understand workflows and develop effective technology solutions.
• Analyze clinical processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and system utilization.
• Perform thorough testing and validation of software functionality before implementation.
• Monitor supported clinical applications for performance, utilization, and system alerts.
• Work directly with technology vendors on service requests, application enhancements, and troubleshooting.
• Provide hands-on education and training for supported clinical applications and maintain current training materials.
• Participate in healthcare technology projects, committees, work groups, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of projects, system functions, processes, procedures, and meetings.
• Stay current on emerging trends in healthcare information systems and clinical technology.
• Follow and promote appropriate information security protocols.
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision while collaborating closely with clinical and Information Services teams.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Skills

Healthcare information systems

EHR knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Workflow analysis

Analytical skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in medical information systems or related field

Job description

$79,560–$94,640 annually, based on experience

The Opportunity

Artemis Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a Central Kentucky healthcare organization for an experienced Clinical Applications Specialist to join its Information Services team.

This is a hands-on healthcare IT position focused on building, testing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting the organization's Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other clinical applications.

The Clinical Applications Specialist will work closely with clinical departments, physicians, Information Services professionals, organizational teams, and technology vendors to ensure clinical systems effectively support patient care, operational efficiency, regulatory requirements, and healthcare workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the unique relationship between technology and patient care and enjoys improving the systems and workflows healthcare professionals rely on every day.

What You’ll Do

• Build, test, implement, maintain, and support the organization's EHR and clinical applications.
• Support EHR release upgrades, system optimizations, new initiatives, and process‑improvement projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned clinical applications.
• Partner with clinical departments and healthcare professionals to understand workflows, identify needs, and develop effective technology solutions.
• Analyze clinical processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and system utilization.
• Perform thorough testing and validation of software functionality before implementation.
• Monitor supported clinical applications for performance, utilization, and system alerts.
• Work directly with technology vendors on service requests, application enhancements, and troubleshooting.
• Provide hands‑on education and training for supported clinical applications and maintain current training materials.
• Participate in healthcare technology projects, committees, work groups, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of projects, system functions, processes, procedures, and meetings.
• Stay current on emerging trends in healthcare information systems and clinical technology.
• Follow and promote appropriate information security protocols.
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision while collaborating closely with clinical and Information Services teams.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of healthcare information systems experience, EHR/application knowledge, technical aptitude, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Healthcare IT experience is an important focus for this search. Candidates should be comfortable working with clinical applications and partnering with the professionals who depend on those systems to support patient care.

• 3+ years of information systems application experience preferred
• Experience with healthcare information systems, EHR and/or practice management systems preferred
• Experience with application development, testing, implementation, workflow analysis, and project management preferred
• Understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations
• Ability to learn new technologies and become a subject matter expert for supported applications
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clinical teams, physicians, Information Services professionals, organizational leadership, and outside vendors
• Strong organizational, customer‑service, and time‑management skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a medical, information systems, or related field.
• No specific certification is required.

This role operates within both office and healthcare environments and requires regular collaboration with clinical teams, physicians, Information Services professionals, vendors, and other organizational stakeholders.

Some travel between organizational locations may be required.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a Central Kentucky healthcare organization. Additional location and organization details will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.

Compensation

• $79,560–$94,640 annually, based on experience
• Company Offers Full Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with a company Match
• Weeks of Paid Time Off + Major Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities with a growing organization that promotes from within
• Stable Full‑Time Position with a company committed to long‑term success

Artemis Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit and refer qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to notify their Artemis recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made.

At Artemis Solutions, our goal is to build lasting relationships with both candidates and employers by providing a professional, transparent, confidential, and consultative recruiting experience. We are committed to treating every candidate with integrity, respect, and professionalism throughout the hiring process.