Epic EHR Champion for Clinical Excellence

South Peninsula Hospital; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

HRA up to $2000

Generous PTO

Loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, AK seeks a Clinical Informatics Specialist to optimize the Epic EHR system and support care teams. The role bridges nursing/clinical practice with technology, enabling efficient workflows and data-driven quality improvements.

You will train staff, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with departments to implement clinical system enhancements, upgrades, and new workflows in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Informatics/Computer Systems required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in clinical or health information systems, with at least one year in informatics.
• Experience with Epic EHR platform and hospital informatics strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects, train users, and optimize health IT workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and teach effectively in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource for the electronic health record (EHR) system and integrated clinical applications.
• Train clinical staff and providers on EHR use, workflows, and updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical or process issues related to clinical systems.
• Collaborate with care teams and departments to streamline procedures and support quality initiatives.
• Support daily operations, upgrades, and ongoing improvements of clinical systems.

Skills

Epic EHR

Project management

Training staff

Clinical informatics

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Informatics/Computer Systems

Tools

Epic EHR

Database applications

Job description

South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, AK seeks a Clinical Informatics Specialist to optimize the Epic EHR system and support care teams. The role bridges nursing/clinical practice with technology, enabling efficient workflows and data-driven quality improvements.

You will train staff, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with departments to implement clinical system enhancements, upgrades, and new workflows in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.