Physician - (Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fredericksburg HCC is seeking an Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer to lead clinical informatics initiatives and oversee ambulatory care informatics. This position requires a strong clinical background and leadership in informatics, with responsibilities covering various aspects of clinical data management and system evaluation. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, enhancing the overall employment experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with unrestricted medical license.
• Completion of an accredited residency program or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of clinical physician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics initiatives and assess information needs.
• Manage clinical information systems and support data quality.
• Practice medicine part-time at FxHCC.

Skills

Clinical Informatics

Leadership

Decision Support Systems

Data Quality Management

Electronic Health Record Systems

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree

Master's in bioinformatics, Computer Science, Business, or Health Administration

Job description

Summary

The Fredericksburg HCC (FxHCC), opening in March 2025, is seeking an Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer (ACHIO). Part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS), FxHCC will expand services in a growing veteran region. The ACHIO will work with the Director of Clinical Services at FxHCC and the CVHCS CHIO in Richmond to coordinate informatics efforts at FxHCC and oversee ambulatory care informatics initiatives for the CVHCS Health informatics service.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending applicants may be considered, but employment is contingent upon meeting all requirements. Current VA-employed physicians who met previous qualification standards are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens are unavailable)
• Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by the VA or equivalent
• Enrollment in or completion of ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in English
• Additional requirements include: MD or DO degree, Master's in bioinformatics, Computer Science, Business, or Health Administration, or 3+ years leadership in clinical informatics; active board certification in a clinical specialty and in Clinical Informatics or eligibility; minimum of 5 years clinical physician experience; active U.S. medical license

Duties

• Lead major clinical informatics initiatives, combining clinical, administrative, and technical expertise
• Assess information needs, evaluate clinical processes, develop decision support systems, and manage clinical information systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in core informatics functions as per VHA standards
• Practice medicine in a part-time capacity (minimum 25%) in their clinical specialty at FxHCC
• Support and improve clinical information systems, ensure data quality, and facilitate effective electronic health record use
• Participate in organizational change, collaboration, and project management related to clinical information systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, performance bonuses, paid time off, federal retirement, insurance options, licensure, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedule (8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday).