South Peninsula Hospital
Clinical Informatics Specialist
South Peninsula Hospital, Homer, Alaska, United States, 99603
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Location
4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Job Category
Professional
Employee Type
Active - Full-Time
Description
Empower clinical excellence by helping staff and providers maximize the full potential of electronic health systems. This key position bridges clinical practice and technology, offering a rewarding opportunity to assist in EHR optimization, train care teams, and directly impact the delivery of quality patient care.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients. Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the primary resource for the electronic health record (EHR) system and integrated clinical applications. Train clinical staff and providers on EHR use, workflows, and updates. Troubleshoot and resolve technical or process issues related to clinical systems. Collaborate with care teams and departments to streamline procedures and support quality initiatives. Support daily operations, upgrades, and ongoing improvements of clinical systems.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or Informatics/Computer Systems required. Minimum of three years experience in clinical or health information systems, with at least one year in informatics. Experience with Epic EHR platform and hospital informatics strongly preferred. Proven ability to manage projects, train users, and optimize health IT workflows. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate and teach effectively in a healthcare setting. Physical Requirement: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and lift occasionally; moderate mobility and manual dexterity required.
ENVIRONMENT:
This full-time, on-site role is based in Homer, Alaska, at a 22-bed acute care hospital with a 28-bed long-term care facility. The work environment is clean, professional, and generally positive, with opportunities to collaborate across departments. The position involves a moderate level of physical activity and may require attendance at meetings or training sessions outside of the hospital. While most work is performed indoors, psychological stress and mental demands may be high, especially when supporting clinical staff during urgent or complex situations.
Additional Information FTE 1 Position type Non-Union Shift Type Days
Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!
Apply today at
https://jobs.sphosp.org/jobs . If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-235-0950 or email
jobs@sphosp.org .
Empower clinical excellence by helping staff and providers maximize the full potential of electronic health systems. This key position bridges clinical practice and technology, offering a rewarding opportunity to assist in EHR optimization, train care teams, and directly impact the delivery of quality patient care.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients. Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the primary resource for the electronic health record (EHR) system and integrated clinical applications. Train clinical staff and providers on EHR use, workflows, and updates. Troubleshoot and resolve technical or process issues related to clinical systems. Collaborate with care teams and departments to streamline procedures and support quality initiatives. Support daily operations, upgrades, and ongoing improvements of clinical systems.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or Informatics/Computer Systems required. Minimum of three years experience in clinical or health information systems, with at least one year in informatics. Experience with Epic EHR platform and hospital informatics strongly preferred. Proven ability to manage projects, train users, and optimize health IT workflows. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate and teach effectively in a healthcare setting. Physical Requirement: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and lift occasionally; moderate mobility and manual dexterity required.
ENVIRONMENT:
This full-time, on-site role is based in Homer, Alaska, at a 22-bed acute care hospital with a 28-bed long-term care facility. The work environment is clean, professional, and generally positive, with opportunities to collaborate across departments. The position involves a moderate level of physical activity and may require attendance at meetings or training sessions outside of the hospital. While most work is performed indoors, psychological stress and mental demands may be high, especially when supporting clinical staff during urgent or complex situations.
Additional Information FTE 1 Position type Non-Union Shift Type Days
Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!
Apply today at
https://jobs.sphosp.org/jobs . If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-235-0950 or email
jobs@sphosp.org .