Sr. Lab Clinical Informatics Specialist
Atlanta, GA area
Permanent/Full-Time Position
Must be able to work onsite (multiple locations) for the first 4-6 months, then will move to onsite typically 2 days per week and the rest of time WFH
Typical locations: Kennesaw, North Fulton, Windy Hill/Atlanta
We are in search of an experience Clinical Lab Informatics Specialist to join one of the leading largest healthcare organizations in GA. In this role, you will provide advanced informatics expertise across the organization, supporting clinicians, operational teams, departments, and leadership. This specialist will help transform healthcare delivery by analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information systems that improve health outcomes, elevate patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.
In collaboration with clinical and executive leaders, this individual drives strategic informatics initiatives, leads complex projects, and mentors junior team members. Advanced technical, analytical, and influencing skills are essential to support enterprise-wide informatics goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Analyze, evaluate, and optimize clinical EHR workflows; recommend process improvements that support efficient and effective system use
- Assess information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
- Lead complex, cross-disciplinary projects and serve as a strategic advisor on clinical informatics initiatives
- Facilitate meetings and promote collaborative planning across teams and disciplines
- Evaluate business processes to identify data processing and workflow needs
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the procurement, customization, development, implementation, and enhancement of clinical information systems
- Demonstrate flexibility and readiness for change as priorities evolve
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technologies, systems, applications, and emerging industry trends
- Investigate system and application issues or ideas and escalate concerns as appropriate
- Function as an expert in one or more clinical applications
- Partner with training and application teams to develop clear, user-friendly training materials and documentation
- Support performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational accountability
- Support IT policies, procedures, and organizational initiatives
- Assist with the analysis, development, testing, and implementation of new systems to support organizational growth
- Perform approved low-risk system build tasks and collaborate with application teams on testing
- Participate in facility rounding and provide departmental support
- Provide assistance during technology go-lives
Required Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Science, Health Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Experience in leiu of degree will be considered.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of clinical experience in acute care, ambulatory care, or information systems
- Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical informatics, application analysis, clinical leadership, or training
- Candidates with 10+ years of clinical experience may qualify without a degree
- Must have hands on experience with Epic
- Highly prefer MLT or MLS certifications and hands-on experience with Epic Beaker
Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for professional documentation and presentations
- Outstanding organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, and diplomatic skills
- Effective conflict resolution and the ability to unite diverse stakeholders toward common objectives
- High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and a solid understanding of clinical workflows
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed