Mgr Clinical Informatics 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dl

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Manager of Clinical Informatics 1 to lead local EHR and HIT initiatives and coordinate closely with IS. This role functions as the liaison to ensure effective operations and successful project outcomes within the health system.

Ideal candidates bring Epic and informatics certifications, clinical licensure, and proven ability to optimize workflows, manage teams, and communicate complex information to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in a clinical environment.
• Epic Certification and Informatics Certification (ANCC, HIMSS) required.
• Licensed clinician preferred (e.g., nurse, PT, OT, pharmacy tech, dietitian, RT, speech pathologist).
• Ability to analyze complex processes and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to establish relationships across organizational lines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the liaison to Information Systems and coordinates EHR/HIT operations.
• Leads local workstreams for discovery, design sessions, and command center logistics.
• Champions end-to-end workflow improvements and staffing/resource planning.
• Presents complex information to stakeholders and supports decision-making.
• Sets priorities, guides staff, and ensures timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborates with IS/PM to drive key project milestones locally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

EPIC Certification

CPHIMS/ANCC Informatics Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Manager of Clinical Informatics 1 is the main local resource for EHR and HIT implementation and support. This manager acts as the liaison to Information Systems. The Manager of Clinical Informatics 1 works closely with Baylor Scott & White Health IS to coordinate and lead EHR and HIT operations.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Knows about the continuum of service lines that help hospital or clinic operations. May serve as the Operational Advocate for a service line. Coordinates scheduling and logistics for User Acceptance Testing.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on business conclusions with informatics impact, end-to-end workflow, and integrated build. Serves as a coach to analysts, coordinators, and specialists within the department.
• Assembles a team accountable for issue resolution. Helps identify any needed technical resources. Provides help to staff for decision-making and work prioritization. Establishes appropriate routes of escalation. Executes tactics to support strategic initiatives aligned with the overall informatics strategy.
• Partners with Information Services/Project Management to lead key workstreams locally in a project, such as discovery, design sessions, and command center logistics for Health Information Technology projects.
• Examines and presents complex information to key stakeholders, including heads and end users. Leverages broad knowledge of technology functionality and workflows across multiple modules. Utilizes robust skill sets with appropriate research and presentation delivery. Stays open-minded and encourages others to bring new perspectives.
• Sets and redefines priorities and reorganizes staff to boost response capacity. Assumes accountability for work delegated to others. Resolves conflict among team members sensitively and fairly.

Key Success Factors

• Four or more years of experience in a clinical environment are required. Four or more years of experience in an informatics role are preferred.
• Epic Certification and Informatics Certification (ANCC, HIMSS) required.
• Licensed clinician such as nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, pharmacy technician, dietitian, respiratory therapist, speech pathologist, etc. preferred.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking to know, document and optimize complex processes with appropriate solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships across organizational lines.
• Ability to create steps for work processes, quality standards, and measurable goals for employees and project teams.
• Ability to use broader targets to establish how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination conclusions.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
• Basic business knowledge includes annual planning, goal setting, budget adherence, employee compensation, compliance, and risk management.
• Advanced computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Cert Prof HC Inform/person Sys (CPHIMS), Epic Certification (EPICCERT), BC-Informatics Nursing (RN-INFO): Must have one of the following:

• Epic Certification
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) from HIMSS
• Informatics Nursing Certification from ANCC.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.