Clinical Informatics Specialist

The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for helping The Iowa Clinic optimize our clinical documentation workflows, aiming to simplify and regulate documentation across multiple clinical sites. This role works as a liaison between clinical operations, quality improvement, and information technology teams to drive and standardize documentation practices, enhance data integrity, and support regulatory reporting requirements.

• Assess, map, and analyze current clinical documentation workflows to identify inefficiencies and gaps for process improvement.
• Design, implement, and maintain standardized documentation templates and processes across care settings.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure workflows align with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

• Maintain and monitor staff compliance with electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) specifications within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure accurate data capture and reporting for CMS and other regulatory programs.
• Partner with Quality and IT teams to validate measure performance and resolve data discrepancies.

• Act as a subject matter expert for clinical documentation standards and informatics best practices.
• Provide education and training to clinical staff on documentation workflows and quality measure requirements.
• Collaborate with EHR analysts and developers to configure and optimize system functionality.

• Analyze documentation and quality measure data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports and dashboards for leadership and quality committees. Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  Required
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with people from diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and write legibly and understand/follow written and verbal directions.
  • Must demonstrate ability to utilize effective decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to work independently and interdependently with the health care team.
  • Requires organizational and self-motivational skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
  • Must possess skills to operate business office machines, i.e., computer, fax and photocopy equipment.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations and focused amid constant interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
  Minimum Job Qualifications

  Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Health Informatics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

  Licensure/ Certification: Active RN license in the State of Iowa preferred.

  Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years in clinical informatics, EHR optimization, or quality improvement. Demonstrated knowledge of eCQMs, CMS reporting requirements, and clinical workflow design. Strong understanding of clinical documentation standards and interoperability. Proficiency in EHR systems (Altera, Veradigm, Allscripts, Epic, or similar). Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.