What does a clinical analyst do?

A Clinical Analyst is an individual who manages the computer systems within a clinical setting; these are computer science professionals who install new software and train the medical staff who will actually be using the software in their daily tasks. Clinical Analysts may create training manuals and facilitate ongoing trainings for employees as clinical software changes. They facilitate all aspects of a hospital’s clinical data and work to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the site’s EMR. They assume quality assurance responsibilities and research updates and best practices in the industry. The Clinical Analyst is the go-to person for day-to-day workflow issues. They help find the root of the problem and troubleshoot the necessary fix as needed, whether user error or a technical issue.