Clinical informaticist

Company Description University of Kentucky, Beyond Blue is an innovative clinical and research initiative focused on improving patient outcomes through data-driven care and advanced health informatics. The program leverages multidisciplinary expertise in medicine, technology, and analytics to support high-quality, evidence-based clinical decision-making. Team members collaborate across clinical departments and research units to design and implement systems that enhance patient care, safety, and operational efficiency. Beyond Blue emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development, and collaboration in a supportive academic medical center environment.

Role Description The Clinical Informaticist is a full-time hybrid role based in Lexington, KY, with flexibility for partial work from home. In this role, the individual collaborates with clinicians, researchers, and IT professionals to design, optimize, and maintain clinical information systems that support patient care and clinical research. Day-to-day responsibilities include translating clinical workflows into system requirements, building and testing clinical decision support tools, and ensuring data integrity and usability in electronic health records. The Clinical Informaticist analyzes clinical data, supports protocol development, and contributes to reporting and dashboards that inform quality improvement and research initiatives. The role also involves providing training and guidance to clinical staff, documenting processes, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings to align technology solutions with organizational goals and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present complex information clearly.
• Foundational knowledge in medicine or clinical practice that enables understanding of clinical workflows and patient care processes.
• Experience in training clinicians or staff on clinical systems, workflows, or informatics tools.
• Background in research or clinical research, including familiarity with study protocols, data collection, and regulatory considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, informatics, or scientific field; advanced degree in Health Informatics, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support, and healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, ICD, CPT) is beneficial.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency with data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, BI tools) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage priorities, and adapt to evolving clinical and research needs.