athenahealth · 7 hours ago
Principal UX Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $234K/yr
8+ years expathenahealth is a healthcare technology company dedicated to creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible and high-quality healthcare. They are seeking a Principal UX Designer to shape innovative experiences for clinicians, enhancing their platform through user-centered design and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to expanding and innovating multi-platform clinical experiences
Own the design of cross-platform features and capabilities utilizing our design system
Drive the UX design process to deliver effective, user-centered solutions
Collaborate with UX research to uncover opportunities and iterate designs through testing
Embrace experimentation with a 'fail fast, learn faster' approach
Work closely with product, engineering, and medical information teams to ensure design alignment
Uphold quality standards in workflow, interaction design, microcopy, and accessibility within the UX team
Collaborate with UX leadership to define project scope and success criteria
Partner with product and engineering leads to guide strategic direction for key features
Simplify complex systems and content to create intuitive experiences without compromising critical functionality or clinical integrity
Use qualitative and quantitative data in ideation sessions to inform design decisions
Advocate for user experiences, including commercial advertising partner content
Present comprehensive design solutions to stakeholders, incorporating feedback through storytelling
Facilitate problem-solving sessions and propose multiple solutions
Support product frameworks like the Opportunity Solution Trees
Inspire and empower the team to deliver impactful results
Mentor designers through guidance, reviews, and ongoing support
Collaborate cross-functionally to champion user experience excellence
Lead by example as a principal contributor and mentor
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages feedback and idea sharing
Ensure that best design practices are maintained throughout all phases of the process
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in UX/Product Design within complex informational domains, preferably healthcare or health tech
Skilled in designing across platforms, including responsive web and native iOS/Android apps
Expert proficiency in Figma
Proven success utilizing UX research to iterate and test designs
Collaborative team player with strong partnership skills, able to work closely with product, engineering, marketing, content, and stakeholder teams
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present ideas and influence stakeholders
Experience coaching and mentoring designers
Strong portfolio demonstrating aesthetic sensibility, visual design excellence, and a track record of successful UX/UI projects across diverse teams
Preferred
Deep understanding of accessibility principles and proven ability to deliver inclusive, universal design solutions
Experience creating AI-powered design solutions
Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Figma Make, Windsurf, ChatGPT) for ideation, prototyping, and code generation
Experience with design systems and collaborating with marketing communications
Experience with EHRs, EHR integration or editorial/publishing a plus
Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to change, making informed, timely decisions and encouraging calculated risk-taking through thoughtful cost/benefit analysis
Benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility
Traditional benefits and perks
Events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons
Company
athenahealth
Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Venrock
2021-11-22Acquired
2017-05-18Post Ipo Equity
2007-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
Eddie Ross
Vice President, Payer
Anil Patil
Executive Director Engineering
Recent News
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