IT Clinical Informaticist

SEARHC; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC seeks an IT Clinical Informaticist to bridge clinical practice with IT, delivering training and end-user support for the EHR system in Alaska’s Juneau region.

You will design educational content, implement new informatics solutions, and collaborate with clinicians and IT staff to optimize workflows and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in healthcare, technology, or related field required; bachelor's preferred.
• Experience as educator or trainer of healthcare staff in EHR or clinical workflows.
• Experience with clinical software, informatics, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing informatics solutions and support existing systems.
• Provide ongoing training and support to staff for efficient EHR use.
• Develop educational materials and deliver training sessions to end-users.
• Identify and resolve issues in clinical software applications to minimize disruption.
• Conduct routine maintenance and seek opportunities to optimize workflows.

Skills

Teaching/educator

Training end users

EHR systems

Workflow analysis

Customer service

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare/technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

## IT Clinical InformaticistApplylocations: AK - Juneautime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102742Pay Range:Pay Range:$34.15 - $47.93The Clinical Informaticist (CI) is essential for linking clinical practice with information technology, making sure healthcare personnel can use the EHR both efficiently and effectively. This role encompasses training and support of end users, regular system maintenance as well as identifying opportunities for system enhancements, optimizing workflows, and ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and regulations. The CI works closely with clinicians, IT teams, and other stakeholders to collect requirements, configure systems, and offer training and support to users.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.**Key Essentials Functions and Accountabilities of the Role*** Assist in the implementation of new informatics solutions and support existing systems to ensure optimal performance for staff and patients.* Provide ongoing training and support to healthcare staff to ensure efficient use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.* Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions for end-users.* Identify and resolve issues related to clinical software applications, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations.* Conduct routine system maintenance and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.* Work closely with clinicians, IT personnel, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and customize informatics solutions accordingly.* Facilitate effective communication between clinical and technical teams to ensure the successful integration of informatics systems.* Test, implement, and maintain new or updated informatics solutions and decision-support tools for patient care and healthcare professionals.* Assess clinical software performance to confirm it operates correctly before and after code changes.* Execute test cases to guarantee comprehensive evaluation of new software functionalities.* Stay informed on current informatics best practices and regulatory requirements by reviewing literature, attending educational sessions, joining professional organizations, and leveraging networking opportunities.* May be required to participate in an on-call rotation for night and weekend support of SEARHC clinical applications.* Other duties as assigned.**Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required*** An associate's degree in healthcare, technology, or a related field is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.* Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.* Informatics, Access Management, and/or training experience preferred**Experience Required*** 3 years of experience comprised of some combination of* Work in a medical/clinical setting* Clinical experience using electronic health records and supporting related workflows* Work as a teacher/educator* Training new users/staff in processes, workflows or use of systems* Experience implementing or maintaining information systems* Process or workflow analysis, design and improvement* Education relevant to healthcare, information systems or technology* Work experience and education specific to healthcare, technology, information systems or education preferred* Demonstrated competence with using computer technology and information systems**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Strong conflict management skills.* Strong customer service orientation* Strong organizational skills.* Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with multidisciplinary teams.**Travel Required*** Clinical informatics staff work out of several SEARHC locations. Occasional travel to those sites (<25%) may be required.* Travel is by jet, small aircraft, and boat.**Required Certifications**: