Health Informatics Specialist
VHC Health · Alexandria, Virginia, US
Position Title Health Informatics Specialist Job Description Purpose & Scope: The Health Informatics Specialist serves as a vital connector between clinical...
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Position Title Health Informatics Specialist Job Description: Purpose & Scope: The Health Informatics Specialist serves as a vital connector between clinical practice and healthcare technology, ensuring that electronic health records (EHRs) and related clinical applications effectively support safe, efficient, and high‑quality patient care. This role drives workflow optimization, promotes regulatory and organizational compliance, and supports innovation across the hospital environment. The specialist contributes to the full lifecycle of clinical information systems—including implementation, configuration, testing, training, end‑user support, and go‑live readiness—while also mentoring colleagues to strengthen team knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities. Additionally, the Health Informatics Specialist participates in organizational governance processes to ensure that system enhancements and operational decisions align with clinical, regulatory, and strategic priorities. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in Health Informatics preferred Equivalent combination of education and experien...