Registered Nurse Healthcare Tech Analyst II

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Nursing Informatics Specialist to analyze, design and implement technology within healthcare to improve patient care. The role combines clinical practice with EMR expertise to ensure reliable health IT solutions that align with clinical workflows.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Nursing, RN license, and 4+ years of direct patient care and 4+ years EMR experience; Cerner preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required with four years of direct patient care.
• Four years EMR experience; Cerner preferred; RN license required.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH and clinical workflows.
• Ability to manage timelines and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and implement healthcare technology changes.
• Support system life cycle activities to meet customer goals.
• Coordinate with clinical, technical and admin teams on EMR issues.
• Ensure alignment of IT solutions with clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical workflows

HIPAA & HITECH knowledge

EMR downtime management

Communication skills

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Epic EMR

Cerner EMR

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $67,070 - $108,990 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

A team of more than600 professionals,Health System Information Services (HSIS)works to keep UAB Medicine's IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver qualityand innovativecare to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine,amongstthetop 150 Places to Workin 2025as ranked by Becker's Healthcare.Also, we have achieved top ratings in the Most Wired survey for a total of 21 years.

Job Description

To function as a capable specialist for analysis, design and implementation to influence appropriate change utilizing technology resources within the healthcare work environment. Through clinical and technical experience, to develop greater awareness of the relationship between clinical practice and clinical applications. To perform various duties in the system life cycle to support the successful implementation of healthcare technologies that achieve customer goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and four (4) years of experience in direct patient care and four (4) years electronic medical record experience. One (1) year work experience with UAB preferred. Cerner applications experience preferred. Master's degree preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

PreferredSkills:

Healthcare Knowledge

• Strong familiarity with clinical workflows and healthcare operations
• Understanding of regulatory standards such as HIPAA and HITECH
• Experience with EMR downtime documentation tools, forms, and reconciliation processes.

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)

Analytical & Problem-SolvingSkills

• Ability to coordinate and manage planned and unplanned EMR downtime events.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Skilledin managing complex scenarios without overlooking critical details

Project Management & Communication

• Proven ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a healthcare setting
• Strong written and verbal communicationskills
• Effective collaborator across clinical, technical, and administrative teams

Adaptability

• Able to adjust plans quickly based on feedback or unforeseen challenges
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Capable of balancing competing priorities and managing expectations

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.