EHR & Accreditation Informatics Analyst I

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Informatics Analyst I to assist in developing, optimizing, and maintaining the EHR and related systems. The role supports the development, testing, and implementation of new applications and provides ongoing maintenance and user-focused problem resolution.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders, participation in accreditation efforts, and onboarding of rotating learners.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field required; two years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EHR lifecycle management and healthcare data workflows.
• Experience with relational databases and change management processes.
• Strong collaboration across clinical, operational, and technical teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with data security and privacy policies.

Responsibilities

• Participates in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and support of applications and systems, including the EHR.
• Provides maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for existing applications and systems.
• Analyzes and resolves issues with end users, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Performs debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and testing activities, including UAT and validation of enhancements.
• Participates in project planning and status reporting for leadership.
• Supports orientation and cross-training of department staff and learners.
• Assists with quality improvement and accreditation documentation and policy management.
• Supports accreditation readiness with evidence collection and compliance monitoring.
• Onboards rotating learners and coordinates training and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

EHR lifecycle management

Healthcare data workflows

Relational databases

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Project coordination

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data confidentiality

Data security

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Informatics Analyst I to assist in developing, optimizing, and maintaining the EHR and related systems. The role supports the development, testing, and implementation of new applications and provides ongoing maintenance and user-focused problem resolution.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders, participation in accreditation efforts, and onboarding of rotating learners.