Clinical Informatics Specialist

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s, a leading pediatric healthcare provider in Ohio, seeks a Clinical Informatics Specialist to serve as a critical liaison between clinical operations and information technology. You will support EHR implementation, optimization, and sustained adoption of digital health solutions with clinicians, Epic teams, Information Services, training, analytics, and operational leaders.

Full-time, hybrid schedule (M-F with 10-hour shifts, 7am-5pm) and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline is required.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics or related field preferred.
• Current, active professional license to practice in Ohio.
• Informatics or healthcare technology certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in informatics or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support clinical technology system configuration and maintenance with safety and workflow alignment.
• Collaborate with clinicians, IT, and operations to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in build governance, prioritization, and release planning.
• Standardize clinical processes and system configurations across departments.
• Map and redesign clinical workflows with frontline staff to minimize disruption.
• Ensure clinical content accuracy and alignment with workflows.
• Promote adoption of evidence-based practices through system design.
• Provide expert end-user support and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with training and operations to design and evaluate training programs.
• Develop strategies to drive digital proficiency across the organization.
• Monitor usage metrics and KPI trends related to clinical quality and safety.
• Assist in development and interpretation of clinical reports for decision-making.

Skills

Clinical workflows

Informatics principles

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical discipline

Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics or related field

Current, active professional license in Ohio

Informatics or healthcare technology certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic computer applications

Job description

Summary

The Clinical Informatics Specialist serves as a critical liaison between clinical operations and information technology, ensuring the effective implementation, optimization, and sustained adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and digital health solutions. This role collaborates with clinicians, Epic application teams, Information Services, training, analytics, and operational leaders to align technology with clinical workflows, supporting safe, efficient, and evidence-based care delivery.

Full Time
40 hours/Week
M-F (7am-5pm, 10-hour shifts), Variable
Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the configuration, enhancement, and maintenance of clinical technology systems, prioritizing alignment with clinical workflows for efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with clinicians, IT, and operations to assess user needs, define requirements, and deliver technology solutions that enhance usability and patient safety.
• Participate in build governance, project prioritization, and release planning to ensure technology initiatives are aligned with organizational and clinical priorities.
• Identify and advocate for standardization of clinical processes, documentation, and system configurations to promote best practices across departments.
• Assess, map, and redesign clinical workflows with frontline staff to optimize technology integration and minimize workflow disruption.
• Ensure clinical content within systems is accurate, relevant, and aligned with workflows to support effective patient care.
• Promote adoption of evidence-based practices through system design and process alignment.
• Provide expert-level support for clinical end users, addressing complex issues and recommending system or process improvements.
• Work with training, education, and operations teams to design, deliver, and evaluate user training programs for technology adoption.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive technology adoption and digital proficiency across the organization.
• Monitor usage metrics, analyze adoption trends, and track KPIs related to clinical quality, safety, compliance, and operational outcomes.
• Support development and interpretation of clinical reports to empower data-driven decision-making.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of clinical workflows, informatics principles, and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Ability to bridge clinical practice and technology through clear, effective communication.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and workflow redesign capabilities.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, collaborative environments with multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and facilitate productive dialogue across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience presenting to diverse groups, including clinical councils and executive forums.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline (e.g., Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or other allied health profession) required. Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Business, or related field preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited clinical education program relevant to the candidate's specialty.
• Licensure: Current, active professional license or certification to practice in the state of Ohio.
• Certification: Informatics, Epic, or healthcare technology-related certification preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in a healthcare setting required. Minimum of three (3) years' experience in informatics, process improvement, or comparable experience preferred.
• Years of supervisory experience: N/A

Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Fixed Hybrid