Temporary Remote Clinical Informatics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Informaticist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $53.38 – $80.08. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

*This is a remote position.  To be considered, the candidate must reside in Oregon, Washington, or Alaska* 

Job Summary

The Clinical Informaticist serves as a strategic advisor, operational partner and thought leader bridging clinical operations, technology, and organizational strategy. This role combines high-level governance and technology strategy with hands-on execution to ensure successful deployment and optimization of Epic and related systems. The position is responsible for defining and standardizing enterprise workflows, documenting current and future state processes, and leading change management initiatives that enhance patient safety, quality, and clinician engagement. In addition to strategic planning, the role provides tactical support during system implementation, including integrated testing, go-live coordination, end-user training, and post-implementation optimization. Leveraging expertise in clinical informatics, data analytics, and regulatory compliance, this leader supports technology decisions, ensures alignment with organizational priorities, and champions innovation. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of clinical operations and IT, balancing visionary strategy with practical execution to deliver measurable improvements in care delivery and operational performance.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior clinical and operational leadership on digital health strategy, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

• Influences enterprise governance structures to ensure technology decisions align with organizational priorities, regulatory compliance, and value-based care objectives. Advises leadership on risk mitigation strategies related to technology implementation and data governance. Serves as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on clinical informatics trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

• Partners with operational leadership to define IT strategic roadmaps for clinical operations. Leads system-wide workflow standardization initiatives, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and alignment with evidence-based practices.

• Conducts enterprise-level gap analyses to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and innovation across clinical and operational processes. Develops frameworks for continuous improvement leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

• Documents current and future state workflows for Epic modules and integrated systems to support design, build, and optimization. Collaborates with clinical and operational teams to validate workflows and ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Provides strategic input into IT portfolio management, prioritizing investments based on clinical impact, ROI, and organizational objectives. Evaluates emerging technologies (AI, predictive analytics, virtual care) for applicability and integration into clinical workflows. Advises on vendor selection and contract negotiations to ensure solutions meet strategic and operational requirements.

• Supports Epic deployment planning, including environment readiness, interface validation, and integrated testing coordination. Utilizes advanced analytics and informatics to measure technology adoption, clinical outcomes, and operational performance. Translates data insights into actionable recommendations for leadership, influencing policy, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives. Champions the use of predictive modeling and analytics to support proactive care delivery.

• Monitors key performance indicators during and post-go-live to assess adoption, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Leads enterprise-wide change management strategies to drive adoption of digital solutions, ensuring cultural alignment and clinician engagement.

• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration between clinical, operational, and IT teams to co-create solutions that enhance patient safety and quality.

• Coordinates and supports go-live activities, including command center operations, issue triage, and escalation management. Provides hands-on support during activation, rounding with end users to troubleshoot and reinforce workflows. Develops and delivers executive-level presentations and strategic communications to articulate vision, progress, and impact. Supports post-go-live optimization by gathering feedback, identifying pain points, and recommending enhancements.

• Partners with training teams to develop and deliver role-based education for clinicians and staff, ensuring competency prior to go-live. Creates supplemental job aids, quick reference guides, and workflow documentation tailored to clinical roles.

• Ensures all digital health solutions comply with federal, state, and organizational regulatory standards, including HIPAA, CMS, and Joint Commission

• Represents the organization in external forums, conferences, and professional associations to influence industry standards and share thought leadership. Supports strategic portfolio management and IT service management efforts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Informatics or Healthcare Administration or

• Required: Clinical degree in area such as pharmacy, PA, or Laboratory

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years Required: Healthcare discipline such as nursing, nursing practitioner, physician's assistant, or some combination of experience as a clinical informaticist.

• Required: Experience supporting operations in an electronic healthcare environment and

• Required: Knowledge of the healthcare system, and the differing patient care processes within its settings and

• Required: Knowledge of the principles and methodologies of process improvement and

• Required: Epic experience

Credentials

• Preferred: Certified Professional - Healthcare Info & Mgmt Systems or ANIA or other informatics certification and

• Preferred: Licensure/Certification/Registration to practice in trained related area as required by State

Skills

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly and report out empirical data in an accurate and organized manner. (Required)

• Strong analysis/problem solving and critical thinking; excellent computer skills with and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio, etc.). (Required)

• Strong leadership, facilitation and teaching skills. (Required)

• Understanding of the principles of project management, including documentation and communication. (Required)

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. (Required)

• Proven ability to work independently prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.