Clinical Informatics Specialist

Job Title

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Clinical Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want:

The Clinical Informatics Analyst provides leadership, administration, and ongoing support for the College of Dentistry’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. This position ensures that health information systems and workflows are optimized for quality patient care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and data integrity. This role serves as the primary liaison between clinical operations, campus IT, vendors, and compliance offices to support technology solutions that align with institutional priorities and clinical best practices.

What you need to know

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000/ Year

Work Schedule/

Location:

Located in Dallas, TX, this is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Evening and weekend work may be required

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience in a medical/clinical/healthcare setting including experience in two or more of the following: EHR/EMR systems, medical billing systems, ancillary clinical systems and/or document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience improving clinical workflows and supporting end users in a patient care setting.

• Working knowledge of HIPAA, security standards, and healthcare documentation practices.

• Strong communication, training, and customer service skills.

• Degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Public Health, or related field.

• Five (5)+ years of progressive experience administering EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Axium, Epic, Dentrix Enterprise, Eaglesoft, etc.) in dental, ambulatory, or academic clinic settings.

• Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean, ITIL).

• Experience working in a higher education, public institution, or health science center environment.

• Familiarity with HL7/FHIR interfaces, reporting tools, and clinical data extraction.

• Certified Health Informatician (e.g., CAHIMS/CPHIMS) or RHIA/RHIT certification.

Responsibilities

As the college’s sole Clinical Informatics Analyst, this position is responsible for more than just system administration. The role operates as a strategic partner who ensures operational efficiency and spearheads continuous improvement and system optimization strategies for the college’s health information systems.

This involves (but is not limited to):

• System Administration: Serves as primary administrator for the…