Lead Clinical Information Specialist

Clinical Management Consultants; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Lead Clinical Informatics Specialist in Washington to shape how clinicians interact with technology. The role focuses on Meditech Expanse EHR optimization, project leadership, and turning frontline needs into sustainable system improvements.

You will guide clinical workflow design across nursing, physicians, and IT, evaluate existing processes, translate clinical requirements, and drive EHR enhancements while ensuring safe technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHR performance optimization and workflow improvements.
• Evaluate existing clinical processes and translate requirements into system changes.
• Coordinate implementation priorities across nursing, physicians and IT.
• Provide end-user support and ensure safe technology adoption.
• Influence strategy on technology-enabled care delivery.

Job description

For an informatics professional ready to shape how clinicians experience technology, this Lead Clinical Informatics Specialist opportunity offers meaningful influence over EHR performance, workflow efficiency, and patient care. The position combines Meditech Expanse EHR optimization with visible project leadership, giving an experienced specialist the platform to turn frontline needs into practical, sustainable system improvements.

The healthcare organization offers a collaborative practice environment where clinical insight is respected and informatics expertise has direct operational value. Supported by engaged leadership and interdisciplinary partners, the successful candidate will join a culture centered on thoughtful onboarding, professional autonomy, stable teamwork, and long-term career growth across clinical applications and healthcare information technology.

Working within Clinical Informatics and Information Technology, the Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist will guide clinical workflow design and implementation across nursing, physician, ancillary, and IT stakeholders. Day-to-day priorities include evaluating existing processes, translating clinical requirements, leading EHR system improvements and troubleshooting, and supporting safe technology adoption in the patient care environment. This role carries meaningful ownership of Meditech Expanse functionality, project execution, end-user engagement, and quality-focused workflow optimization, backed by cross-functional collaboration with IT leadership and clinical teams.

Positioned within the clinical technology structure, this specialist will maintain strong visibility with departmental leadership while serving as a trusted bridge between technical teams and frontline clinicians. Responsibilities include coordinating implementation priorities, advising nursing leaders, strengthening physician relationships, supporting staff development, and ensuring system changes align with operational and organizational goals. The selected clinical informatics analyst will have latitude to identify risks, recommend solutions, and provide strategic influence on technology-enabled care delivery without being removed from the realities of clinical practice.

This full-time position features a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, creating an appealing rhythm for candidates seeking consequential work without sacrificing personal time. Life in North Puget Sound and Northwestern Washington offers a distinctive blend of coastal scenery, temperate weather, ferry-connected communities, and access to boating, hiking, cycling, and year-round outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy the character and connection of Pacific Northwest island living while remaining within reach of broader regional amenities, making the area especially attractive for professionals who value community atmosphere and natural beauty.

The organization will provide a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and the scope of this senior healthcare informatics role; the confirmed salary range is available through the recruiter. Candidates may also confidentially review the complete benefits offering, including applicable health coverage, retirement programs, paid time off, continuing education support, and leadership development resources.