Principal Clinical Informaticist Specialist

Principal Clinical Informaticist Specialist (Ambulatory)

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, with a focus on ambulatory clinic 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.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level knowledge of clinical workflow redesign and user adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of healthcare data models and ontologies including but not limited ICD10, 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.

Education & Certification

• 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.
• Has or obtains advanced knowledge/certifications in appropriate areas of Oracle Cerner and associated applications.

Experience

• 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; experience with ambulatory clinic workflows strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in optimizing ambulatory workflows and integrating systems into enterprise EHR platforms.
• Has or obtains advanced knowledge/certifications in appropriate areas of Oracle Cerner and associated applications.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care