Clinical Informatics Specialist

About the Job

Welcome to Ovation Healthcare!

At Ovation Healthcare we’ve been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support, guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence, we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions.   

The Ovation Healthcare difference is the extraordinary combination of operations experience and consulting guidance that fulfills our mission of creating a sustainable future for healthcare organizations. Ovation Healthcare’s vision is to be a dynamic, integrated professional services company delivering innovative and executable solutions through experience and thought leadership, while valuing trust, respect, and customer focused behavior. 

We’re looking for talented, motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives, in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork. 

Ovation Healthcare’s corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, visit www.ovationhc.com. 

Summary:

The Clinical Informaticist I plays a critical role in analyzing and enhancing workflows, data collection, and reporting for clinical operations, specifically with the EHR software and other digital platforms used within the organization. Under close supervision, this role assists in the design, testing, and validation of electronic health record (EHR) systems and collaborates with clinical and technical teams to develop solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency. The Clinical Informaticist I works closely with leadership to optimize workflows that enable efficient access to and retrieval of clinical data.

This position supports clinical end-users by streamlining and standardizing workflows while identifying new processes to enhance efficiency. The role requires understanding the specific needs of clinical staff and developing solutions that optimize patient care and user experiences in all settings. Additionally, the Clinical Informaticist I helps ensure the security of EMR system configurations and assists in testing and validating new software releases to ensure they meet the needs of end-users and patients.

The Clinical Informaticist I also works with leadership to develop, optimize, and implement workflows that support the efficient management of clinical data. This role ensures that the EMR system’s information is accurately managed, securely stored, and accessible to staff to improve patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Workflow Analysis and Optimization: Support the evaluation, design, and enhancement of clinical workflows to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
• EHR System Support: Assist in the design, testing, validation, and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems and updates under close supervision.
• Collaboration with Clinical and Technical Teams: Work closely with clinical staff, technical teams, and leadership to identify needs and develop solutions that enhance user experience and clinical outcomes.
• Data Management and Reporting: Contribute to the development and optimization of processes for accurate and secure collection, storage, and access to clinical data.
• End-User Support and Training: Assist clinical end-users by identifying workflow improvement opportunities, standardizing processes, and supporting system navigation and adoption.
• System Configuration and Security: Help ensure EHR and EMR system configurations are secure and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Testing and Validation of Software: Participate in the testing and validation of software releases and enhancements to ensure alignment with clinical needs and quality standards.
• Workflow Documentation and Implementation: Support documentation, communication, and implementation of optimized clinical workflows in collaboration with leadership.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree for clinical and doctorate degree for pharmacy.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• PharmD

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reliable high-speed internet connection is required for all remote/hybrid positions. 
• Must have access to stable Wi-Fi with sufficient bandwidth to support video conferencing, cloud-based tools, and other online work-related activities. 
• A HIPAA-compliant work environment is required, including a secure workspace free from unauthorized access or interruptions, no use of public Wi-Fi unless connected through a secure company-provided VPN, and compliance with all applicable HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
  

Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is:

Compensation ranges could be hourly or salary depending upon the exempt status of the posted position.

Beginning compensation is determined based on objective factors such as location, qualifications, skills, certifications, and experience. Typically, a candidate is hired in the lower to midpoint of the range; the top end of the range is reserved for candidates with extensive specialized experience and mastery within the role. Compensation may increase over time based on performance, experience, and tenure.

Compensation is only part of Ovation's total compensation package. Some additional benefits offered to full-time associates are:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage
• HSA with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care accounts
• Wellness platform with premium incentives
• Employee assistance support and additional voluntary supplemental plans including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and child disability insurance
• Robust and flexible paid time off offerings and company paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• Company issued equipment