Administrative Specialist

Principal Clinical Informaticist Specialist

The Principal Clinical Informaticist Specialist is a senior-level expert in clinical informatics bridging the gap between clinical practice and information technology. This role leads the design implementation optimization and evaluation of health information systems to support high-quality evidence-based and efficient patient care. The position provides strategic guidance to leadership teams clinical stakeholders and executive leadership ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and clinical goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of ITLM and ITSM principles including change control.
• Develop and promote the strategic vision for clinical informatics within the organization.
• Lead complex informatics initiatives that improve clinical workflows patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Able to organize workflows and present solutions to appropriate committees for approval/review.
• Serve as a liaison between clinicians IT teams and leadership to ensure alignment between technology solutions and clinical needs.
• Drive the development and implementation of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) electronic health records (EHR) and population health tools.
• Conduct advanced workflow analysis and redesign to enhance efficiency and effectiveness using technology solutions.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of Cerner Millennium and related systems including PathNet for laboratory workflows.
• Demonstrates history of developing and maintaining test scripts applicable to the software systems and IT Change Control.
• Perform advanced data analysis and create dashboards to monitor performance metrics and support decision-making.
• Champion change management user training and adoption strategies across clinical departments.
• Mentor and support lower-level colleagues and clinical champions regarding appropriate use of the clinical software systems.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA Joint Commission) and organizational policies.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Expert-level knowledge of clinical workflow redesign and user adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of healthcare data models and ontologies including but not limited ICD10 CPT SNOMED LOINC etc.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into lay terms for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in change management and strategic planning.

Education & Certification:

• Masters degree or higher required (Health Informatics or related field preferred).
• Active clinical license (RN LPN RT NP PA MD DO or equivalent).
• Health Informatics Certification required CPHIMS or other advanced certifications preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in health informatics or clinical healthcare roles.
• Extensive experience with workflow design process improvement and EHR optimization.
• Cerner Millennium experience required PathNet experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in laboratory workflows and integration of lab systems into enterprise EHR platforms.
• Has or obtains advanced knowledge/certifications in appropriate areas of Oracle Cerner and associated applications

Perks/Benefits:

• Optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
• Medical / Dental
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart:

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital Archbold Memorial Hospital is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville Georgia. Our system hospitals also in Georgia are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For nearly 100 years Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation our team members are what makes Archbold special.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living. We strive to be a workplace of choice and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Mission:

To provide safe innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision:

A healthier region stronger communities meaningful work and trusted care