Curry Health Network · 14 hours ago
Clinical Informatics Specialist- Ancillary
Curry Health Network is seeking a Clinical Informatics Specialist with an ancillary focus to bridge clinical operations and information technology. This role involves optimizing workflows for ancillary systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to support efficient patient care.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a subject matter expert for ancillary applications integrated with Epic EMR (e.g., Radiant, Beaker, Ambulatory)
Provides day-to-day support for Epic and ancillary systems, including troubleshooting, configuration, and workflow optimization
Collaborates with clinical and operational teams to assess needs and translate them into system requirements
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align change strategies with organizational goals, monitor adoption metrics, and provide ongoing support to minimize disruption and maximize value from implemented changes
Develops and delivers training for ancillary staff on system functionality and best practices
Analyzes workflows and data to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Develops and maintains documentation for workflows, policies, and system changes
Performs other duties as assigned or requested to support the overall needs of the department, and in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of outpatient care processes and orders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with capacity to work with cross-functional teams to map processes effectively
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Active Listening and Interviewing is essential for gathering information from subject matter experts (SMEs) to accurately capture existing processes and requirements
Process Mapping and Flowcharting: Understanding standard symbols and techniques for visually representing workflows (e.g., swim lane diagrams)
Quality Assurance Methodologies: Familiarity with frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile can help in identifying waste and optimizing processes
Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office 365 and Visio
Competent in HIPAA privacy and security rules
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, or relevant clinical licensure preferred
2-3 years of experience in clinical informatics or healthcare IT support preferred
Hands on experience with Epic EMR preferred. Epic certification preferred
Familiarity with ancillary systems such as Radiology (RIS/PACS), Laboratory (LIS), and/or Cardiopulmonary applications
Experience with clinical workflows in ancillary departments preferred
Familiarity with interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR) preferred
Company
Curry Health Network
Curry Health Network is a nonprofit firm that offers healthcare services including physiotherapy, rehabilitation & emergency care services.