Clinical Informatics Manager

Renton; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share the success bonuses

Insurance premiums paid by ICHS

Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours;

Automatic 4% retirement contribution

9 paid holidays; 2 personal holidays

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

International Community Health Services (ICHS) in Seattle seeks a Clinical Informatics Manager to lead a team of informatics professionals serving clinicians, nurses, and operations through technology and workflow improvements. This role reports to the CIO and drives excellence in patient care via optimized systems.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, partner with clinical leaders, and guide optimization efforts across Epic ambulatory workflows, ensuring exceptional end-user experience and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of Clinical Informatics, Nursing Informatics, or Health IT teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Epic Ambulatory workflows (scheduling, registration, docs, orders, care coordination).
• Experience mentoring staff and managing clinical informatics projects.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Clinical Informaticists delivering end-user support.
• Drive Epic optimization initiatives to improve clinician efficiency and outcomes.
• Set high standards for customer service, accountability, and ownership.
• Partner with providers and leaders to identify workflow improvements and solutions.
• Oversee user engagement, training, upgrades, and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Stakeholder management

Healthcare IT

Epic Ambulatory workflows knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Epic Systems

Epic Ambulatory Certification

Job description

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Clinical Informatics Manager

Full Time Technical International District, Seattle, WA, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $102,835.20 To $150,561.02 Annually

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 320 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

Lead the Team That Helps Clinicians Deliver Exceptional Care

At International Community Health Services (ICHS), our mission is simple but powerful: provide culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare services to improve the well‑being of diverse communities. We believe technology should make it easier for clinicians to care for patients, not harder.

We're looking for an experienced Clinical Informatics Manager to lead and mentor a talented team of clinical informatics professionals who serve as trusted partners to providers, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health staff, dental teams, and operational leaders across the organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and plays a critical leadership role in advancing clinical excellence through technology, workflow optimization, and exceptional customer service.

If you are a proven informatics leader who enjoys coaching staff, partnering with clinical leaders, solving workflow challenges, and rolling up your sleeves to improve the end‑user experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join ICHS?

Make a Meaningful Impact

Your work directly supports caregivers and care teams serving underserved communities throughout the Seattle area.

Lead and Inspire

Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Clinical Informatics team recognized for responsiveness, professionalism, technical expertise, and outstanding customer service.

Be a Strategic Partner

Collaborate closely with executive leadership, clinical operations, quality improvement teams, compliance, and information technology to shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Enjoy a Collaborative Culture

Join an organization that values teamwork, continuous learning, innovation, mutual respect, and strong partnerships across departments.

Work-Life Balance

ICHS is committed to creating an environment where leaders can do meaningful work while maintaining healthy balance and sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Clinical Informaticists focused on providing exceptional support and service to end users.
• Drive Epic optimization initiatives that improve clinician efficiency, patient care, quality outcomes, and user satisfaction.
• Establish high standards for customer service, accountability, troubleshooting, and operational ownership.
• Partner with providers and operational leaders to identify workflow improvement opportunities and implement effective technology solutions.
• Oversee clinical rounding, user engagement, training initiatives, system enhancements, upgrades, and change management efforts.
• Foster a culture that emphasizes proactive problem‑solving, continuous improvement, collaboration, and end‑user advocacy.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading or supervising Clinical Informatics, Nursing Informatics, Clinical Applications, or Health IT teams.
• Extensive end‑to‑end knowledge of Epic Ambulatory workflows, including:
  • Patient scheduling
  • Registration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Orders and referrals
  • Care coordination
  • Revenue cycle and billing workflows
• Proven experience mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and the relationship between clinical workflows and information systems.
• Exceptional relationship‑building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on operational support and problem‑solving.

Strongly Preferred

• Epic Ambulatory Certification, Accreditation, or Proficiency.
• Experience leading optimization, implementation, upgrade, or workflow redesign initiatives.
• FQHC, community health center, ambulatory care, or multi‑specialty healthcare experience.

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Informatics, Information Systems, Clinical Informatics, or related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and progressively responsible clinical informatics experience may be substituted. Master's Degree in Nursing Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Experience - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting Epic Ambulatory workflows and clinical operations. Three (3) years of leadership, supervisory, project leadership, or team management experience. Experience providing end‑user support, workflow optimization, change management, and training in a healthcare environment. Experience supporting Epic upgrades, implementations, optimization projects, or go‑live activities. Experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), ambulatory care, community health center, or multi‑specialty healthcare environment preferred.

Other Requirement(s) - Epic Ambulatory Certification, Accreditation, or Proficiency strongly preferred. Ability to travel between ICHS sites as necessary. Valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance if driving for business purposes. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during upgrades, go‑lives, or critical support events.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced informatics leader who understands that successful technology adoption starts with people. You know how to build trust with clinicians, mentor emerging informatics professionals, navigate complex healthcare workflows, and create a culture where customer service and accountability matter.

You are equally comfortable discussing executive priorities, coaching staff members, participating in workflow design sessions, and helping teams solve operational challenges. Most importantly, you are passionate about helping clinicians succeed so they can provide exceptional care to patients.

Join us in advancing healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and service to our community