Epic Clinical Informaticist - Ambulatory - Southern Maryland Job Listing at MedStar Health in Waldorf, MD (Job ID 162375)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Functions as the clinical expert educator, consultant leader and researcher for information systems. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and training of information systems to improve processes. Functions as an internal consultant and resource to all personnel and will provide direction and education for all clinical information initiatives in accordance with the strategic objectives of MedStar Medical Group (MMG) and MedStar Health. Monitors and evaluates opportunities for technical innovations and enhancements for MMG ensuring that the applications and systems utilized are consistent with professional standards of best clinical practice.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Informatics Specialist bridges clinical practice, technology, and education to advance patient care, improve clinical workflows, and promote safe, high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.

• Clinical Informatics & Technology: Evaluate, optimize, and implement clinical information systems and applications to enhance patient care, clinical workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Project Leadership & Innovation: Lead and manage information system initiatives, support technology adoption, and collaborate with clinical teams and Information Systems to implement innovative solutions.
• Education & Training: Develop and deliver training and educational programs that strengthen staff technology proficiency, promote best practices, and support successful implementation of new technologies.
• Quality Improvement & Data Analysis: Analyze clinical data, workflows, and system performance to identify improvement opportunities, support decision-making, and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
• Clinical Collaboration & Evidence-Based Practice: Partner with interdisciplinary teams to integrate research, evidence-based practice, and clinical standards into technology solutions and care delivery.
• System Optimization & Support: Assess user needs, troubleshoot system issues, evaluate technology effectiveness, and recommend solutions that improve usability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Compliance & Professional Development: Promote adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards while maintaining current knowledge of health informatics, research, and emerging technologies.

Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, this role advances clinical excellence and ensures technology effectively supports clinicians and the patients they serve.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in Informatics or Information Management preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• Min 3 years of progressively more responsible informatics job related experience required 
• Experience in systems analysis/programming, customer service, information systems and/or project management preferred
• Prior experience in an IS or clinical related role preferred
• Epic experience strongly preferred
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Special certification registration or licensure preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires the highest level of problem solving. The work requires identifying and resolving very complex problems such as developing innovative solutions based on extensive cross-functional knowledge of the entire medical group.
• INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively negotiate persuade or present issues to others within the Hospital.
• EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Frequent interactions with patients family and visitors. Frequent contact with corporate IS staff and IS managers at all levels of the organization. Occasional interaction with representatives from technology vendors community agencies credentialing agencies and professional organization(s)
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work assignments are generally received in the form of broad goals for area(s) of responsibility and require considerable judgment regarding the interpretation of policies development of procedures and selection of appropriate courses of action.