Health Informatics Internship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Responsible for leading implementation, workflow optimization, and system development life cycle activities for specialized domains within the electronic health record. Oversees team performance, manages project progress, and ensures integration with organizational operations and regulatory standards. Provides informatics leadership, develops evaluation frameworks, and recommends best practices to enhance quality, population health, and clinical decision support. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, build, and activate effective solutions that support enterprise strategies. Ensures compliance, drives continuous improvement, and supports cost-effective initiatives.

Serves as primary contact and liaison for vendors, technical teams, and project stakeholders.

Oversees application and system configuration, testing, and quality assurance to meet business and regulatory needs.

Leads, mentors, and develops staff through coaching, training, and performance evaluations.

Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Manages project plans, task lists, and documentation to ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones.

Promotes teamwork, communication, and a culture of continuous service improvement.

Resolves customer incidents, requests, and complaints, ensuring a positive customer experience.

Implements and monitors key performance indicators, capacity, and demand management for optimal system performance.

This role includes direct supervisory responsibilities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, health informatics, or a related field

4-5 years of related/progressive experience in computer science, health informatics, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Epic Certified within 90 days

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds.

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