Principal Clinical Informaticist Specialist

THOMASVILLE , GA

Professional

Full Time , Day Shift , 8AM to 5PM

Posted 12/18/2025

The Principal Clinical Informaticist Specialist is a senior-level expert in clinical informatics, bridging the gap between clinical practice and information technology. This role leads the design, implementation, optimization, and evaluation of health information systems to support high-quality, evidence-based, and efficient patient care. The position provides strategic guidance to leadership teams, clinical stakeholders, and executive leadership, ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and clinical goals.

• Maintain knowledge of ITLM and ITSM principles including change control.
• Develop and promote the strategic vision for clinical informatics within the organization.
• Lead complex informatics initiatives that improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Able to organize workflows and present solutions to appropriate committees for approval/review.
• Serve as a liaison between clinicians, IT teams, and leadership to ensure alignment between technology solutions and clinical needs.
• Drive the development and implementation of clinical decision support systems (CDSS), electronic health records (EHR), and population health tools.
• Conduct advanced workflow analysis and redesign to enhance efficiency and effectiveness using technology solutions.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of Cerner Millennium and related systems, including Path Net for laboratory workflows.
• Demonstrates history of developing and maintaining test scripts applicable to the software systems and IT Change Control.
• Perform advanced data analysis and create dashboards to monitor performance metrics and support decision-making.
• Champion change management, user training, and adoption strategies across clinical departments.
• Mentor and support lower-level colleagues and clinical champions regarding appropriate use of the clinical software systems.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, Joint Commission) and organizational policies.
• Expert-level knowledge of clinical workflow redesign and user adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of healthcare data models and ontologies including but not limited ICD
  10, CPT, SNOMED, LOINC, etc.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into lay terms for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in change management and strategic planning.

• Master’s degree or higher required (Health Informatics or related field preferred).
• Active clinical license (RN, LPN, RT, NP, PA, MD, DO, or equivalent).
• Health Informatics Certification required; CPHIMS or other advanced certifications preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years in health informatics or clinical healthcare roles.
• Extensive experience with workflow design, process improvement, and EHR optimization.
• Cerner Millennium experience required;
  Path Net experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in laboratory workflows and integration of lab systems into enterprise EHR platforms.
• Has or obtains advanced knowledge/certifications in appropriate areas of Oracle Cerner and associated applications.

• Medical / Dental
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and paid life insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career