Clinical Informaticist 4 (Lead)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System IT Department seeks a full-time Clinical Informaticist 4 (Lead) to guide clinical informatics at the Miami, Florida campus. The role oversees major projects, optimizes clinical applications, and drives overall efficiency and compliance across systems.

Ideal candidates have extensive leadership experience, Epic expertise, and a track record in change management, workflow validation, and system enhancements within healthcare IT environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years experience in clinical operations, hospital IT, or healthcare vendor.
• Experience leading implementations of modules or systems, preferably Epic.
• Proficiency with metrics/outcomes development and measurement.
• Epic Certification in at least one core clinical application.
• Lean Certification.
• Informatics Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversees strategic management and optimization of clinical applications.
• Directs documentation and training for end users.
• Leads workflow validation projects and defines requirements.
• Manages software upgrades, testing, and validation.
• Oversees software updates/releases planning and reporting.
• Ensures data accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads change management with senior stakeholders.
• Designs and implements major system enhancements.
• Directs database conversions and advanced system analysis.
• Provides expert-level training and user support.
• Oversees SLA management and aligns with goals.
• Sets priorities and manages resources within the area.
• Leads large-scale clinical informatics projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Healthcare IT

Education

Bachelor’s degree (relevant field)

Master’s in nursing preferred

Informatics Certificate

Epic Certification

Lean Certification

Nursing Licensure

Tools

Epic

Job description

The University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Informaticist 4 (Lead) to work in Miami, Florida.

The Clinical Informaticist 4 (Lead) - Central leads in clinical informatics, oversees major projects, and drives the overall effectiveness of clinical applications. This role requires significant experience and leadership skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversees the strategic management and optimization of clinical applications.


• Directs the creation and implementation of comprehensive documentation and training programs for end users.


• Leads complex workflow validation projects, defines requirements, and ensures user acceptance.


• Manages and directs all aspects of software upgrades and testing, including high-level test plan creation and validation.


• Oversees and ensures the successful implementation of software updates and releases, including strategic planning and reporting.


• Ensures the highest standards of data accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance through strategic oversight.


• Develops and leads change management strategies, working with senior stakeholders to address and mitigate change impacts.


• Leads the design, development, and implementation of significant system enhancements and new applications.


• Directs database conversions and conducts advanced system analysis.


• Provides expert-level training and support for users, addressing complex needs and issues.


• Oversees SLA management, addressing breaches and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.


• Leads in setting priorities and managing resources effectively within the functional area.


• Manages large-scale projects and programs related to clinical informatics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.


• Adheres to UHealth IT standards.


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Optimize / streamline workflows for Future State: process driven technology and work to reduce system and process variability by harmonizing workflows -


• Informaticist role on implementations and upgrades: focusing on workflow design, validation testing / user acceptance testing, end user readiness (change management, training, policy, roles) and end user adoption


• When encountering established systems this role will review (document where needed) current state workflows and workstreams, identify opportunities to streamline and harmonize system-wide workflows acting as an advocate for physician's needs.


• Perform analysis of new releases and determine how they will impact clinical workflow; participate or facilitate sessions with end users to prioritize and confirm changes that will be implemented as part of the release.


• Collaborate with trainers on system changes and new features to develop documentation and training strategies.


• Issue Identification / Analysis and Facilitation to Resolution


• Addressing end user problems and challenges with the UChart systems which may include software, hardware, or network difficulties. Documenting and routing these issues to the correct UHIT team and facilitate resolution and communication to stakeholder.


• Rounding


• Perform periodic rounding to identify clinician issues throughout the health system. Partner with appropriate IT teams to develop and implement an issue resolution plan. This may include opening and tracking IT tickets and working with UChart analysts through resolution.


• Travel throughout UHealth System to provide support as determined by any Go Live schedule

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Master's in nursing preferred


• Minimum 8 years experience preferably in clinical operations, Hospital IT or Healthcare vendor


• Experience participating as a team lead on at least (1) implementation of a module or system, preferably Epic.


• Proficiency in metrics/ outcomes development: baseline capture, documentation of proposed metrics; methods to capture / measure and monitor


• Vendor / Consulting Experience perferred


• Nursing Licensure or other professional licensures


• Informatics Certificate


• Epic Certification in at least one core clinical application


• Lean Certification


• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, Excel (pivot tables), Visio, Project, PowerPoint, Word.


• Knowledge of state-of-the art technology.


• Experience with major systems development and implementation.


• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and control.


• Ability to communicate ideas and provide solutions.


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