About this role
We are searching for a Sr. Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our Physician Organization at Texas Children's. In this position, you will serve as a frontline technology support resource for medical staff and a key operational extension of the Physician Informaticist team. This role leverages deep clinical practice knowledge to design, evaluate, and support clinical technology solutions used by providers.
The position ensures that clinical technology tools—including Epic and related systems—are optimized to support safe, efficient, and effective workflows. This individual delivers concierge-level support, translates provider needs into system design, and advances key Clinical Informatics initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field required.
- Licenses & Certifications (One of the Following Required) Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
- Nurse Practitioner (NP, PNP, NNP, FNP) – State of Texas
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT)
- Pharmacist (RPh)
- Epic Certification (any module)
- Informatics Nursing Certification (RN-BC)
- AMIA Health Informatics Certification
- 7 years of experience in clinical informatics, clinical systems support, or healthcare IT within a hospital or healthcare setting required
- 3 years in a dedicated informatics role required
- 2 years managing medium to large-scale information services projects preferred
- 5 years of information systems-related experience (e.g., super user roles, committees, or implementation support) preferred
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows, health IT systems, and Epic applications.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems, interfaces, and software environments.
- Experience with device integration and clinical technologies.
- Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and analyze system functionality against business needs.