Clinical Informaticist II

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Clinical Informaticist II to influence healthcare delivery through CIS design, workflow optimization, and end-user support. Under limited supervision, you will support the CI department and clinical service lines to implement systems and improve patient care outcomes.

You will collaborate with CI leaders to develop training, testing plans, and performance measures, while championing adoption of CIS upgrades and ensuring data integrity across the care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business with 3 years Informatics and 3 years healthcare experience.
• Master’s degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business preferred; certification within 2 years may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and support CIS solutions across lifecycle.
• Plan, problem-solve, and mitigate risk in CIS deployments.
• Deliver CI design and end-user support functions; improve data and workflows.
• Collaborate with CI teams to develop training/testing plans.
• Participate in QA, testing, and change-management activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Critical thinking

End-user support

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 than600 professionals,Health System Information Services (HSIS)works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver qualityand innovativecare to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine,amongstthetop 150 Places to Workin 2025as ranked byBecker’s Healthcare.Also, we have 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. 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. He/she 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

• 1. Serves as a Clinical Informatics design and support consultant in the life-cycle of CIS solutions
• 2. Utilizes critical analysis to plan, problem solve, and mitigate risk in the deployment of CIS solutions and related processes.
• 3. Delivers the CI design and end user support functions to demonstrate effectiveness of processes, and identify potential areas for improvement, including:
• 4. Clinical process redesign
• 5. Workflow mapping, evaluation and design Information flow design End user needs assessment and functional requirements definition CI team assignment planning. CI end user support planning and delivery
• 6. Workflow mapping, evaluation and design Information flow design End user needs assessment and functional requirements definition CI team assignment planning. CI end user support planning and delivery Applies CIS use and outcome data to improve CI design and support services delivery.
• 7 . Functions as a Clinical Informatics expert and collaborates with appropriate audiences to enhance use and efficiency of CIS.
• 8. Collaborates with the CI Quality team in the development and execution of learning and performance plans.
• 9. Provides 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.
• 10. Active participation in the CI Professional Development Program
• 11. Champions and Engages in Adoption efforts for CIS implementations and upgrades
• 12. Recognizes the impact of change and strategically supports communication and education efforts.
• 13. Effectively participates in system-wide cross-functional teams in a matrix reporting structure, as well as, supports collaboration and champions evidence based CIS best practices methods and solutions.
• 14. Establishes credibility among stakeholders. Assists project teams in realizing expected improvements through her/his engagement on the execution of CIS operational and tactical plans
• 15. In collaboration with the CI Quality team, contributes to the development of and adheres to CI quality controls and processes for capacity planning, work effort outcome metrics and reporting, communications, knowledge management, and learning.
• 16. Facilitates effective use of clinical information and technology to ensure optimal data integrity
• 17. Participates in post implementation change evaluation and supports users in maintaining changed work flow and technological processes.
• 18. Independently conduct analysis and develop action plans as needed to support data accuracy and integrity.
• 19. Develops and coordinates a follow-up process to assure documentation compliance for new clinical staff. Participates in the QA process to demonstrate effectiveness of process and identify potential areas for improvement.
• 20. Contributes to the development, execution, and evaluation of testing, training and end user support.
• 21. May, per role assignment, deliver end user training including, but not limited to, existing and new clinical applications, clinical system upgrades and other changes, new employee orientation, and just-in-time learning as required.
• 22. Partners with clinical, HSIS, and other departments/teams to develop and distribute clinical system or workflow related communications and documents.
• 23. Collaborates with Clinical Informatics leaders, education departments, nursing educators and other groups to develop end user training, and testing/training plans.
• 24. Consulted on clinical informatics planning and service delivery for clinical information system upgrades and downtime events.
• 25. Performs 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 Healthcare/Informatics/Business. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Required: 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.

Preferred: 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.