Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance etc.

• Two retirement planning offerings including 403(b) with company contributions.

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.

• 12-week paid parental leave

• Tuition assistance

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to access to backup care services for dependents through retirement planning services financial coaching fitness and wellness reimbursement and great discounts through several vendors for hotels rental cars theme parks shows sporting events movie tickets and much more!

The Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist serves as a system-wide resource and subject matter expert in clinical informatics. This role promotes evidence-based best-practice workflows and drives efficiency through the adoption and optimization of clinical information systems. The specialist acts as an advocate for clinicians regarding information technology initiatives ensuring technology solutions align with the delivery of safe high-quality patient-centered care.

The incumbent leads and participates in the design implementation and evaluation of clinical technologies with a focus on integration within clinical workflows. Responsibilities include advanced application analysis Epic system configuration and testing documentation of system changes end-user training and performance improvement support.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Informatics Practice

• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff IT and operational leadership to ensure alignment of clinical workflows with system capabilities.

• Lead workflow assessments identify gaps and recommend evidence-based solutions to improve safety efficiency and user experience.

• Participate in and support technology implementations upgrades and optimization projects across inpatient ambulatory and specialty settings.

• Promote clinician engagement adoption and satisfaction through education communication and usability improvement initiatives.

System Configuration and Analysis

• Perform advanced application analysis and minor Epic configuration changes in alignment with governance and change control processes.

• Develop execute and document Epic build testing system enhancements and workflow validation.

• Maintain proficiency or certification in applicable Epic modules and other clinical systems.

Research Data Management and Reporting

• Research collect and analyze operational and clinical information to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop analytical reports and graphical data presentations illustrating performance outcomes ROI and impact measures.

• Provide data-driven insights to support leadership decision-making and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on performance improvement activities focused on efficiency quality and patient experience.

Process and Education

• Utilize multiple system applications to perform analysis create reports and develop training materials for end users.

• Incorporate knowledge of ChristianaCare policies and regulatory standards to ensure quality confidentiality and safety.

• Develop and deliver educational sessions to support clinician competency and promote informatics best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing Informatics or other clinical discipline required.

• Masters degree in Informatics Nursing or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist or PharmD in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Clinical Informatics or related health IT field.

• Experience leading and implementing large complex healthcare projects required.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change manage competing priorities and think critically in a fast-paced environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Current Delaware licensure as a Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist or PharmD required.

  • Epic proficiency or certification in relevant modules preferred.

  • Vendor-specific application certifications required or obtained within established timeframe.