Clinical Informatics Coordinator

Title: Clinical Informatics Coordinator

State Role

Title:

49115

Hiring Range: $98,658 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Facility Clinical Informaticist reports directly to the Chief Quality Officer at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute and is a dotted line to the DBHDS Director of Clinical Informatics Program. This position supports clinicians and administration in maximizing the effective, efficient and safe use of the EHR and other health IT technology by proficient users at the facility. Acting as a key liaison between facility healthcare providers, administrators, local IT, Health IT analysts, and vendors, this role supports stakeholders in the implementation and use of health IT solutions, particularly EHRs, throughout the system design lifecycle.

This position facilitates the integration of people and processes with EHR workflows while supporting the development of facility and system‑level policies and procedures. By focusing on health IT adoption, supporting clinicians, and driving innovations, this role aims to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and user satisfaction, while reducing variation to enhance quality and performance.

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible; multi‑state compact endorsement is accepted.
• Working knowledge/experience of behavioral and medical health science care delivery.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, patient care processes, and facility operations.
• Proficient in EHR systems, health information exchange, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, CMS, Joint Commission).
• Skilled in data integration, quality improvement analytics, and tools.
• Experienced in technology adoption, process mapping, and applying project management principles.
• Ability to facilitate design, customize, and optimize EHR workflows; knowledge of system lifecycle and downtime procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, meeting management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong critical thinking for workflow analysis, troubleshooting, and prioritizing requests independently.
• Credible leader and ethical team player; effective in cross‑functional teams and driving change.
• Clear understanding of regulatory requirements and evidence‑based best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Empathy for clinician and patient needs to improve care and satisfaction.

• Master of Science in Clinical Informatics.
• Veterans and people with National Service experience.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Check “Your Application” in your account to view status. Background checks (criminal history, drug screen, reference), and immunization status may be required. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

SVMHI uses Form I‑9 and E‑Verify for employment eligibility verification and is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Email: svmhihrginia.gov