Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Clinical Informatics Analyst
Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Lompoc, California, United States, 93437
Salary Range:$30.72 - $42.37
Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Informatics Analyst reports to the Director of Information Systems.
Responsible for supporting and optimizing clinical information systems to improve patient care, provider workflows, and operational efficiency. This role serves as a bridge between clinical staff and IT, ensuring that healthcare technology is aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Informatics Analyst works closely with end-users to provide training, troubleshooting, and workflow enhancements.
Works well under stress or tight deadlines. Establishes and maintains effective, courteous, and respectful working relationships with staff across the organization.
District Responsibility:
Supports the District mission and values.
Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and co-workers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care.”
Constantly uses C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Engages in ongoing professional development.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
Collaborate with clinical staff and IS teams to optimize the use of electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical information systems.
Provides weekday support to the Information Systems Department from 8 AM to 5 PM and participates in a weekly on-call rotation to address after-hours trouble calls on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Analyze and refine clinical workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with system capabilities.
Provide user training and support for clinicians, ensuring effective adoption of healthcare technology.
Assist in system upgrades, configuration changes, and testing of new features to maintain system integrity.
Identify and troubleshoot system-related issues, working with IT staff and vendors to resolve them promptly.
Develop and maintain documentation, including training materials, system configurations, and workflow guides.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Meaningful Use) and support data integrity initiatives.
Participate in clinical IT projects, acting as a liaison between end-users, IS, and vendors.
Gather and analyze feedback from clinical staff to recommend system enhancements or workflow modifications.
Support quality improvement initiatives by utilizing clinical data analytics and reporting tools.
Position Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
Experience: 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with EHR or clinical system support. Experience in clinical informatics, healthcare IT, or workflow optimization preferred.
Certifications: None
Skills/Ability:
Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting clinical applications.
Excellent communication and training skills to engage clinical staff effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Informatics Analyst reports to the Director of Information Systems.
Responsible for supporting and optimizing clinical information systems to improve patient care, provider workflows, and operational efficiency. This role serves as a bridge between clinical staff and IT, ensuring that healthcare technology is aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Informatics Analyst works closely with end-users to provide training, troubleshooting, and workflow enhancements.
Works well under stress or tight deadlines. Establishes and maintains effective, courteous, and respectful working relationships with staff across the organization.
District Responsibility:
Supports the District mission and values.
Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and co-workers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care.”
Constantly uses C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Engages in ongoing professional development.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
Collaborate with clinical staff and IS teams to optimize the use of electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical information systems.
Provides weekday support to the Information Systems Department from 8 AM to 5 PM and participates in a weekly on-call rotation to address after-hours trouble calls on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Analyze and refine clinical workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with system capabilities.
Provide user training and support for clinicians, ensuring effective adoption of healthcare technology.
Assist in system upgrades, configuration changes, and testing of new features to maintain system integrity.
Identify and troubleshoot system-related issues, working with IT staff and vendors to resolve them promptly.
Develop and maintain documentation, including training materials, system configurations, and workflow guides.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Meaningful Use) and support data integrity initiatives.
Participate in clinical IT projects, acting as a liaison between end-users, IS, and vendors.
Gather and analyze feedback from clinical staff to recommend system enhancements or workflow modifications.
Support quality improvement initiatives by utilizing clinical data analytics and reporting tools.
Position Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
Experience: 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with EHR or clinical system support. Experience in clinical informatics, healthcare IT, or workflow optimization preferred.
Certifications: None
Skills/Ability:
Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting clinical applications.
Excellent communication and training skills to engage clinical staff effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.