Clinical Informaticist I / II

Maniilaq Association; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, AK is seeking a Clinical Informaticist I/II to support the Oracle Health Cerner EHR and empower clinical teams. You will work with providers, nurses, and pharmacists to optimize workflows and improve patient care through effective training and system optimization.

The role requires strong communication, flexibility for non-traditional hours, and proficiency with clinical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree with relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of clinical informatics experience with Oracle Health Cerner or other major EHR system.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Excellent communication and training skills; ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with healthcare IT systems and applications; willingness to work non-traditional hours.
• Flexibility to work alternative schedules, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and coaching efforts to promote effective use of the EHR across clinicians and staff.
• Design, update, and manage EHR training materials to align with system enhancements.
• Collaborate with the MHS team to support implementation, maintenance, and optimization of EHR applications.
• Contribute to the development of new system functionalities that support clinical workflows and best practices.
• Provide on-site and remote support for training, troubleshooting, and process improvement; participate in an on-call rotation.

Skills

Clinical Informatics

Training & Coaching

Communication

Workflow Optimization

On-call Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Informatics, or related clinical field

Tools

Cerner Oracle Health

Job description

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

Job Code: 2026:OTZ-021

Location: Kotzebue, Alaska

Program: Information Technology

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Title: Clinical Informaticist I/II

Range: 17/18

Division: Information Technology

Status: Non-Exempt

Housing Priority: None

Covered: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Informaticist I/II supports clinical teams in the effective use and adoption of the Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR system. In this role, you will collaborate closely with providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to leverage technology in ways that streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and improve patient care within the Maniilaq Health System (MHS). This position requires strong communication and customer service skills, the flexibility to work non-traditional hours when needed, and proficiency with computers and clinical software applications. This role will report to the Director of Clinical Informatics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead training and coaching efforts to promote effective use of the EHR across providers, nurses, pharmacists, and non-clinical staff.
2. Design, update, and manage EHR training materials to align with system enhancements and user needs.
3. Collaborate with the MHS team to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of EHR applications.
4. Contribute to the development of new system functionalities that support clinical workflows and best practices.
5. Act as a subject matter expert in EHR usage, offering guidance to enhance clinical efficiency and patient care.
6. Support communication and change management efforts related to EHR updates and IT initiatives.
7. Identify and support workflow changes required by new systems or continuous improvement efforts.
8. Provide on-site and remote support to field locations for training, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
9. Troubleshoot software and workflow issues in coordination with technical teams.
10. Participate in an on-call rotation to support clinical applications during evenings and weekends as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Informatics, or a related clinical field preferred. Associate’s degree with relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of clinical informatics experience, preferably with Oracle Health (Cerner) or other major EHR system (Epic, Meditech, eClinicalWorks).
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with healthcare IT systems and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to work alternative schedules, including evenings or weekends, as required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.