OverviewThe Clinical Informaticist supports Oracle Health EHR go-live, stabilization, and workflow optimization activities across VA medical centers by partnering directly with clinicians, informatics teams, IT professionals, and project managers to promote effective implementation and sustained end-user adoption.This role centers on clinical workflow optimization, documentation integrity, user training, issue resolution, and alignment with federal regulations and VHA operational standards to improve the overall success of EHR deployment efforts.The work is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring strong clinical informatics expertise, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure during critical implementation and stabilization periods.Responsibilities:Provide on-site support for Oracle Health EHR go-live, stabilization, and adoption activities at VA medical centersPartner with clinicians, informatics leaders, and operational teams to identify and resolve system issues, improve workflows, and optimize EHR utilizationDeliver end-user training and support the development of user guides, workflow documentation, and training materialsRecommend system configuration and workflow adjustments to align with VHA policies, clinical requirements, patient safety priorities, and operational needsGather and assess feedback from clinical users to evaluate system performance, usability, documentation practices, and opportunities for continuous improvementSupport implementation efforts in alignment with federal regulations, VA healthcare standards, and industry best practicesTroubleshoot issues that arise during go-live and coordinate closely with IT teams and stakeholders to drive timely resolutionDocument workflows, issues, resolutions, risks, and lessons learned throughout the implementation process and prepare regular status updatesPromote effective communication and collaboration among VA stakeholders, VHA clinical teams, informatics staff, and project leadershipContribute to change management, user adoption, and performance improvement efforts that support successful EHR integration into clinical operationsQualifications:Must be eligible to obtain a federal security clearance; U.S. citizenship requiredDemonstrated experience as a Clinical Informaticist or similar health IT professional with a focus on EHR systems, clinical operations, and user adoptionMinimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in clinical informatics, preferably within the VA, VHA, or a comparable federal healthcare environmentFamiliarity with Oracle Health EHR systems or comparable platforms such as Epic or CernerExperience supporting go-live activities, workflow redesign, end-user training, issue resolution, and post-implementation stabilizationKnowledge of federal healthcare regulations and standards, particularly within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)Understanding of clinical documentation workflows, patient safety considerations, and change management principles in healthcare settingsStrong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to perform effectively during high-visibility implementation phasesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse clinical, technical, and operational teamsDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and timelines while maintaining a high standard of qualityBachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Informatics, Pharmacy, or a related field requiredMaster’s degree in Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or a related field preferredClinical Informatics certification preferredExperience or training spanning both clinical care and informatics is strongly preferred, with particular value placed on backgrounds in nursing, pharmacy, or medicineAll candidates must be able to:Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shiftLift up to 50 lbs from floor to waistLift up to 20 lbsCarry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distancePush/pull with 30 lbs of forceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
