Clinical Informaticist II

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 73,945 - 120,165; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous PTO

Employee wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Clinical Informaticist II to influence care delivery through CI design, workflow optimization, and end-user support. This role supports CIS planning, implementation, and operational excellence across service lines.

The incumbent will apply informatics expertise to ensure data integrity, collaborate with CI leadership, and contribute to ongoing education and performance initiatives within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business or related field.
• Master’s degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business preferred.
• Certification in Informatics/Healthcare quality/training within 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Clinical Informatics design and support consultant in the life-cycle of CIS solutions.
• Plan, problem-solve, and mitigate risk in CIS deployments.
• Deliver CI design and end-user support functions and define requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal written

Prioritization and outcomes

Data security and confidentiality

Collaborative relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business

Master’s degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $73,945 - $120,165 / year

Eligible positions include robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

A team of more than 600 professionals works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality and innovative care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, amongst the top 150 Places to Work in 2025 as ranked by Becker’s Healthcare. We have also achieved top ratings in the Most Wired survey for a total of 21 years.

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, the Clinical Informaticist II positively influences health care delivery and patient care outcomes, promotes quality initiatives and makes efficient use of resources. The Clinical Informaticist II assists the Director/Manager Clinical Informatics (CI) in the development of tactical plans for both the CI department and assigned service line(s) Clinical Information Systems (CIS) components in support of overall UAB Medicine’s goals. The Clinical Informaticist II is responsible for the delivery of design and support services to assigned CI service line(s) (clinical, quality, training/testing, &/or analytics) to foster collaboration and coordination of patient care across the continuum through the design of processes/workflows, CIS planning, implementation, and end‑user support. The Clinical Informaticist II applies informatics practice expertise to design and deliver CI service standards and methods in alignment with professional standards of clinical and business practice.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a Clinical Informatics design and support consultant in the life‑cycle of CIS solutions.
• Utilize critical analysis to plan, problem‑solve, and mitigate risk in the deployment of CIS solutions and related processes.
• Deliver the CI design and end‑user support functions to demonstrate effectiveness of processes, and identify potential areas for improvement, including clinical process redesign, workflow mapping, evaluation and design of information flow, end‑user needs assessment and functional requirements definition, CI team assignment planning, and CI end‑user support planning and delivery.
• Apply CIS use and outcome data to improve CI design and support services delivery.
• Act as a Clinical Informatics expert and collaborate with appropriate audiences to enhance use and efficiency of CIS.
• Collaborate with the CI Quality team in the development and execution of learning and performance plans.
• Provide consultation and problem resolution support in conjunction with implementation teams and project managers for design and end‑user support, measure(s) of success definition for the deployment and value realization of CIS solutions.
• Participate in the CI Professional Development Program.
• Champion and engage in adoption efforts for CIS implementations and upgrades.
• Recognize the impact of change and strategically support communication and education efforts.
• Effectively participate in system‑wide cross‑functional teams in a matrix reporting structure, supporting collaboration and championing evidence‑based CIS best practices methods and solutions.
• Establish credibility among stakeholders and assist project teams in realizing expected improvements through engagement on the execution of CIS operational and tactical plans.
• Collaborate with the CI Quality team, contributing to the development and adherence to CI quality controls and processes for capacity planning, work‑effort outcome metrics and reporting, communications, knowledge management, and learning.
• Facilitate effective use of clinical information and technology to ensure optimal data integrity.
• Participate in post‑implementation change evaluation and support users in maintaining changed workflow and technological processes.
• Independently conduct analysis and develop action plans as needed to support data accuracy and integrity.
• Participate in the QA process to demonstrate effectiveness of process and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development, execution, and evaluation of testing, training and end‑user support.
• Deliver end‑user training, including existing and new clinical applications, clinical system upgrades and other changes, new employee orientation, and just‑in‑time learning as required.
• Partner with clinical, HSIS, and other departments/teams to develop and distribute clinical system or workflow related communications and documents.
• Collaborate with Clinical Informatics leaders, education departments, nursing educators and other groups to develop end‑user training and testing/training plans.
• Consult on clinical informatics planning and service delivery for clinical information system upgrades and downtime events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business field, 3 years Informatics and 3 years Healthcare experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Health Care Delivery and Informatics.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations: If has an earned healthcare/clinical degree (i.e. RN, Radiology, etc.), will maintain current State of Alabama licensure commensurate with degree. Attainment of certification in an Informatics related healthcare field (i.e. Project Management, Quality, Informatics, Training) within 2 years of assuming role. Professional Certification in Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Quality, and/or Training Supervisory Responsibilities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Displays adaptive and flexible approach to work demands.
• Ability to establish and grow collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set clear priorities and achieve defined outcomes.
• Conforms to all data security and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to effectively organize time, assignments and information.
• Exercises discretion and maintains composure in all customer interactions.
• Ability to approach critical thinking, decision making and problem solving globally.
• Exhibits highest values of excellence, integrity and innovation.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.