Sr. Clinical Informatics Specialist - AI

Responsibilities The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Sr. Clinical Informatics Specialist – AI. The Sr. Clinical Informatics Specialist – AI provides guidance in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining an efficient and effective clinical information system. The specialist supports the organization’s overall clinical initiatives by applying an excellent understanding of clinical processes and supporting information technologies to optimize health information systems. They serve as the liaison between providers, clinicians, IT, and management and help shape and define current and future clinical information system improvements through daily interaction with teams both at corporate and enterprise-wide. The role participates in strategic vision and planning, provides ongoing customer support, facilitates the organization’s vision for clinical transformation, and mentors and role models junior staff. Key Responsibilities Plan, review and oversee the implementation of activities, resources and timelines required to complete system development projects, system administration and reporting. Lead cross‑functional AI workstreams to identify EMR enhancement opportunities and drive solutions. Provide leadership in developing, establishing ownership and maintaining work teams. Apply broad clinical informatics knowledge to enhance new clinical system features and functions. Act as an IT clinical management liaison to other IT departments, corporate and facility leadership, and stakeholders; oversee standardization of clinical system content. Identify novel ways to bridge the gap between clinical departments and the Information Services Department, including evaluating AI products to enhance EMR efficiency and quality. Demonstrate leadership potential and capacity to mentor, motivate and manage team members with regard to routine support, various meetings or efficiency projects. Communicates Promote and communicate decisions to other UHS corporate and facility staff. Identify educational needs and collaborate to design and implement end‑user education. Provide mechanisms for soliciting ongoing feedback from users and respond promptly to concerns. Keep management well informed of activities, needs and risks. Partner with key departments to identify and implement system improvements to enhance workflow and processes. Deliver expert knowledge of appropriate clinical design strategies to achieve or solve identified organizational needs. Act as a resource for key decision makers by organizing relevant information and defining alternatives. Articulate how new technology will impact current processes and procedures for the organization. Plans Plan, facilitate and evaluate improvements to operational workflow and processes in collaboration with facility clinical leadership. Research, analyze and make recommendations for clinical application improvement. Ensure that system content and available education are linked to strategic initiatives. Formulate reports, collect and analyze data to identify trends that improve organizational performance and clinical outcomes. Develop and recommend modifications to policies and procedures impacted by information systems. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of trends and issues in healthcare, clinical practice, healthcare informatics and Joint Commission standards. Work closely with clinicians, physicians, leadership, Patient Safety & Quality, Information Services and Accreditation or Licensure departments to strategically select design, implement and guide the use of technology to ensure optimal care delivery processes. Participate in strategic and tactical planning for clinical application development, reporting and enhancement with stakeholders. Analyze multiple approaches and solutions to problems, develop a recommended solution and manage its implementation. Comply with legal, hospital, departmental policies and procedures, and position requirements. Other Duties Adhere to UHS project management standards and change‑control processes. Provide on‑call after‑hours support for urgent issues as required. Maintain service‑excellence principles. Qualifications Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree with eight years of successful experience as a systems user representative or analyst. Minimum eight years’ experience with clinical information systems, including at least four years of Cerner Millennium experience. Minimum four years of healthcare‑environment experience, preference for a clinician background. One year of clinical work experience in a healthcare environment. Experience leading projects and directing the effort of multiple people is preferred. Product‑management fundamentals including backlog management, roadmap development and value‑based prioritization. Experience translating ambiguous clinical or operational problems into deployable technical solutions. Experience defining success metrics, KPIs and outcome measures for digital health or AI solutions. Experience in clinical system application design, development, implementation, enhancement, support methods and practices. Working knowledge of project‑management methodology, change control, quality and system‑performance metrics. Working knowledge of clinical practices and workflows performed in a healthcare setting. Skills Ability to work with end users to determine software specifications and process‑improvement workflows. Ability to create system documentation, project documents, education materials, reports and presentations. English language proficiency, excellent written and verbal skills. Strong analytical and statistical skills and interpretive abilities. Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to act independently and complete projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. Professional demeanor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff on clinical and IT matters. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to provide clinical review for projects to ensure usability of system functionality. License or Registration Requirements Active clinical license or informatics certification is required. Additional IT or clinical certifications or credentialing is preferred. Training Ongoing training is required to keep job skills current. Travel Requirements 5 – 25 % U.S. domestic travel, depending on projects. This Opportunity Provides the Following Challenging and rewarding work environment. Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries. Competitive compensation. Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription–drug plan. 401(k) plan with company match. Generous paid time off. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and actively support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services, Inc.