Clinical Informatics Analyst in Lompoc, California at Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Salary Range:$30.72 - $42.37

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• The Clinical Informatics Analyst reports to the Director of Information Systems.

• Responsible for supporting and optimizing clinical information systems to improve patient care, provider workflows, and operational efficiency. This role serves as a bridge between clinical staff and IT, ensuring that healthcare technology is aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Informatics Analyst works closely with end-users to provide training, troubleshooting, and workflow enhancements.

• Works well under stress or tight deadlines. Establishes and maintains effective, courteous, and respectful working relationships with staff across the organization.

District Responsibility:

• Supports the District mission and values.

• Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and co-workers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care.”

• Constantly uses C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.

• Participates in performance improvement activities.

• Engages in ongoing professional development.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clinical staff and IS teams to optimize the use of electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical information systems.

• Provides weekday support to the Information Systems Department from 8 AM to 5 PM and participates in a weekly on-call rotation to address after-hours trouble calls on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

• Analyze and refine clinical workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with system capabilities.

• Provide user training and support for clinicians, ensuring effective adoption of healthcare technology.

• Assist in system upgrades, configuration changes, and testing of new features to maintain system integrity.

• Identify and troubleshoot system-related issues, working with IT staff and vendors to resolve them promptly.

• Develop and maintain documentation, including training materials, system configurations, and workflow guides.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Meaningful Use) and support data integrity initiatives.

• Participate in clinical IT projects, acting as a liaison between end-users, IS, and vendors.

• Gather and analyze feedback from clinical staff to recommend system enhancements or workflow modifications.

• Support quality improvement initiatives by utilizing clinical data analytics and reporting tools.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with EHR or clinical system support. Experience in clinical informatics, healthcare IT, or workflow optimization preferred.

• Certifications: None

• Skills/Ability:

  • Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.

  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting clinical applications.

  • Excellent communication and training skills to engage clinical staff effectively.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.