Clinical IT Productivity Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical IT Productivity Specialist to serve as a dedicated technology partner to a high-performing surgeon. This unique role blends healthcare IT expertise with hands‑on clinical workflow support. You’ll shadow the surgeon throughout their daily schedule—both in clinic and surgical settings—identifying opportunities to boost efficiency, streamline system usage, and implement artificial intelligence tools that reduce administrative burden.

You will report directly to the IT Director and the assigned surgeon
, providing real-time support and innovation at the point of care. Daily travel is required throughout the Tampa Bay area, with coverage extending as far north as Odessa and east to Wesley Chapel
.

• Optimize Productivity: Shadow the surgeon to observe clinical workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Leverage Technology: Research, test, and implement AI‑driven tools and system optimizations to reduce redundant tasks and improve documentation, order entry, and imaging review.
• Provide On-the-Spot Support: Act as the surgeon’s direct IT partner, ensuring rapid troubleshooting and immediate resolution of technical barriers.
• Enhance EHR & Systems Use: Configure templates, shortcuts, and customizations within the EHR (eClinical
  
  Works preferred), PACS, and dictation systems.
• Track Impact: Measure and report time saved, throughput improvements, and overall productivity gains.
• Be a Bridge: Serve as the frontline liaison between clinical practice and the IT department, ensuring technology works for clinicians—not against them.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • 3–5 years of healthcare IT support or informatics experience.
  • Experience supporting physicians and clinical workflows required.
  • Orthopedic or surgical environment exposure strongly preferred.
  • Hands‑on experience with AI tools, dictation software, or automation systems is a big plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working side‑by‑side with physicians in high‑pressure settings.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to spot inefficiencies and design practical solutions.
  • Proficiency with EHRs (eClinical
    
    Works strongly preferred), PACS/imaging, and Microsoft/Office 365 productivity tools.
  • Comfort with observing surgeries and working in a clinical environment.
  • Ability to travel daily across multiple sites in the Tampa Bay area.

This is not a back‑office IT role—it’s frontline, hands‑on, and highly visible. You’ll have a direct impact on physician productivity, patient care, and the adoption of cutting‑edge technology. You’ll also gain a rare opportunity to partner closely with both clinical and executive leadership, making this an excellent career growth path toward clinical informatics leadership.