Clinical Informatics Analyst

Astrana Health; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin, CA seeks a Clinical Informatics Analyst to serve as SME for the EHR and other clinical systems, leading implementation, optimization, training, and ongoing support initiatives.

You will collaborate with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to drive workflow improvements, enhance user adoption, and leverage technology to improve patient care and organizational performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in clinical system implementations (EMR, Ancillary, Reporting Analytics, Clinical Quality, etc.)
• Experience with clinical reporting, analytics, and dashboard development.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and ARRA Meaningful Use requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
• Provides after hour and weekend support as needed

Responsibilities

• Builds, tests, implements, and supports computer applications and healthcare information systems that drive organizational business operations and clinical initiatives.
• Serves as the primary internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, providing leadership in system implementation, optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.
• Leads and supports EHR deployment projects, ensuring successful adoption, system enhancements, workflow integration, and long-term performance improvements.
• Acts as a liaison between Information Systems, clinical staff, and hospital leadership to facilitate effective communication and alignment of technology solutions with operational needs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to analyze clinical and business workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and configure EHR functionality to enhance efficiency, compliance, and patient care outcomes.
• Provides end-user support, training, and guidance to maximize EHR utilization and ensure a positive user experience.
• Partners with stakeholders to develop and implement strategic technology initiatives that support both short-term operational goals and long-term organizational objectives.
• Evaluates system performance and recommends enhancements to improve workflow efficiency, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and overall clinical effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical system implementations

Acute care operations

Clinical reporting & dashboards

Change management

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team collaboration

After-hours support

Job description

Compensation: $113,000 - $150,000 / year

Department: 8610-Hospital Admin

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Compensation: $113,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

About the Role

Join Foothill Regional Medical Center and help transform healthcare through technology. As a Clinical Informatics Analyst, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other clinical systems, leading implementation, optimization, training, and support initiatives. Working closely with clinical, operational, and leadership teams, you will drive workflow improvements, enhance user adoption, and leverage technology to improve patient care, efficiency, and organizational performance.

Who We Are

Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our surgeons are supported by state-of-the-art robotics.

Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

• Builds, tests, implements, and supports computer applications and healthcare information systems that drive organizational business operations and clinical initiatives.
• Serves as the primary internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, providing leadership in system implementation, optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.
• Leads and supports EHR deployment projects, ensuring successful adoption, system enhancements, workflow integration, and long-term performance improvements.
• Acts as a liaison between Information Systems, clinical staff, and hospital leadership to facilitate effective communication and alignment of technology solutions with operational needs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to analyze clinical and business workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and configure EHR functionality to enhance efficiency, compliance, and patient care outcomes.
• Provides end-user support, training, and guidance to maximize EHR utilization and ensure a positive user experience.
• Partners with stakeholders to develop and implement strategic technology initiatives that support both short-term operational goals and long-term organizational objectives.
• Evaluates system performance and recommends enhancements to improve workflow efficiency, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and overall clinical effectiveness.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years’ experience and knowledge in clinical system implementations (EMR, Ancillary, Reporting Analytics, Clinical Quality, etc.)
• Working knowledge of clinical operations in an acute care setting
• Experience and knowledge with clinical reporting, analytics, and dashboard development.
• Knowledge of change management, IT hardware, and project management
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and ARRA Meaningful Use requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
• Provides after hour and weekend support as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CPSI/ EMR incluing Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH Expanse, CPSI, or other acute care EHR platforms
• Experience supporting CMS, Joint Commission, quality reporting, patient safety initiatives and project management.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $113,000 - $150,000 annually. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiditive Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Additional Information

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.