Health Informatics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Health Informatics Specialist

DEPARTMENT : IT / HHS

LOCATION : Longview, WA

REPORTS TO : IT Director

FLSA STATUS : Exempt; Full-Time

WAGE RANGE : $105,664 - $126,776

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

• If you are an American Indian / Alaska Native and / or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and / or DD214.

Position Summary :

The Health Informatics Specialist plays a key role in bridging technology and clinical care by supporting, implementing, and optimizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems and other core health applications for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. This position is responsible for working directly with clinicians, providers, and IT staff to ensure that health information systems effectively support patient care, clinical workflows, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA.

We are seeking a candidate with hands-on experience leading or supporting EMR implementations, as well as a deep understanding of clinical environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with healthcare professionals to translate clinical needs into system functionality, providing training and support, and continuously improving system use to enhance care delivery. This position requires both technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to successfully align health IT systems with the realities of clinical practice.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background Investigation Requirements :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment :

Work is generally performed in an office or clinical setting with a moderate noise level. Situations occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Evening and / or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.