Clinical Informatics Specialist – Teleneurology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the clinical expert and healthcare subject matter authority for the Teleneurology specialty in the implementation of clinical informatics systems, including EHR systems, clinical decision support tools, and other healthcare software applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on workflow analysis, system testing, training, end-user support, and effective system deployment.

• Provide technical assistance by troubleshooting system issues and resolving technical challenges.

• Monitor IT issues and concerns for trends, ensure hospital teams are informed about issues, and proactively identify and devise solutions.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to clinical informatics, recommending system enhancements and optimizations.

• Oversee the storage, retrieval, and communication of clinical data.

• Generate documentation regarding current processes, workflows, and instructions for clinical applications and programs.

• Conduct training sessions for new providers and create educational materials, user guides, and training manuals.

• Offer guidance on system functionality, data entry standards, and best practices.

• Support new starts by collaborating with clients and Vituity IT on platforms, EHRs, and support processes.

• Determine reporting requirements and create customized reports, dashboards, and analytics.

• Analyze clinical data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement, quality enhancement, and clinical decision-making.

• Contribute clinical expertise to data integrity initiatives, ensuring patient data accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.

• Produce reports for clients and Specialty leaders.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, IT teams, and stakeholders to align systems with organizational objectives.

• Serve as a liaison between clinical users and technical teams, translating user needs into technical specifications.

• Communicate system updates, changes, and downtimes, assisting with change management initiatives.

• Coordinate onboarding and education for new providers in conjunction with credentialing and Practice medical staffing offices, escalating delays for timely resolution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field, or 4 years of equivalent experience demonstrating the required competencies.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and healthcare technology standards is essential.

• Experience with clinical informatics systems, such as electronic health records (EHR), clinical decision support, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), and data interoperability is required.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to support new hospital implementations, service launches, and other strategic initiatives requiring onsite operational assistance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing Informatics is preferred.

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) or another relevant certification is preferred.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.

• Strong numerical aptitude.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with individuals at all organizational levels and conveying complex ideas understandably.

• Detail-oriented with robust analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and security practices is required.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Capability to effectively communicate technical information to business users.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with clinical processes, standard practices, and operational requirements is essential.

• Strong troubleshooting abilities.

• Understanding of Privacy Policies related to Protected Health Information (PHI) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as outlined in the Privacy Policy Manual.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more.

• Trainings designed to support and advance your professional growth.

• Team-building activities including virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations.

• Flexible work hours.

• Opportunities to participate in Vituity community events such as LGBTQ+ History, Día de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.

• Superior health plan options.

• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.

• Top-tier 401(k) retirement savings plans offering a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%, plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible from January following 18 months of service).

• Generous paid time off starting at 3-4 weeks annually.

• Discounts for Student Loan Refinancing.

• Professional and Career Development Program.

• EAP and travel assistance included.

• Wellness program.

• Annual corporate Success Sharing bonus program based on the company’s yearly performance.

• A purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.