Senior Clinical Applications Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Clinical Applications Specialist will be responsible for the implementation, management, and optimization of clinical applications used within the healthcare organization. This role is essential in ensuring that clinical systems are integrated seamlessly into daily operations, providing healthcare providers with the tools necessary for effective patient care, improving clinical workflows, and enhancing operational efficiencies. The Senior Clinical Applications Specialist will work closely with clinicians, IT teams, vendors, and other key stakeholders to support, troubleshoot, and improve clinical applications, as well as drive adoption of best practices across the organization.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Leads the implementation, configuration, and optimization of clinical software systems (EHR, EMR, CPOE, PACS, etc.) in collaboration with project managers, IT teams, and clinical stakeholders.
• Oversees the ongoing support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of clinical applications, ensuring minimal disruptions to clinical operations.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for clinical staff in relation to clinical applications, offering high-level support and guidance.
• Provides expertise in customizing and optimizing clinical workflows within the applications to support clinical best practices and improve productivity.
• Regularly assesses system performance and identifies areas for improvement, working with clinical departments to enhance workflows and increase system utilization.
• Develops and implements application enhancements, updates, and patches to ensure clinical systems meet the needs of the organization.
• Collaborates with clinical leadership to align applications functionality with clinical goals and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Leads the process of system upgrades, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and minimizing downtime during transitions.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Proficiency in clinical software systems, including EHR / EMR, CPOE, and related applications.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues in clinical systems.

Job Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience working in clinical application support, clinical informatics, or a related healthcare IT role.

4 years of experience as FTE in an inpatient operating facility (required).

Competencies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or any related field

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