Clinical Informatics Specialist

Join a team where clinical insight and technology come together to make care safer, smarter, and more connected. As a Clinical Informatics Specialist, you’ll sit at the intersection of frontline practice and digital transformation - designing, implementing, and optimizing clinical information systems (including Epic and integrated devices) across ambulatory, acute, critical care, perioperative, and allied health environments. This role is built for a naturally curious problem-solver who wants to understand the why behind workflows and outcomes, uncover root causes, and drive sustainable improvements that elevate quality, safety, and the patient/family experience - advancing Cincinnati Children’s mission to improve child health through innovation and integrated care

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• System knowledge & impact - Some direct / relevant experience to perform a range of assignments related to job discipline. Applies experience to accomplish difficult tasks

• Implementation & training - Support the successful implementation, adoption, and interoperability of clinical applications/technology across CCHMC enterprise care settings. Support the planning and evaluating for the implementation of clinical systems and optimization enhancements (e.g. electronic health system modules/tools, clinical decision support, clinical documentation, patient safety, nurse call, and patient monitoring) by understanding and aligning needs for collaborative Interprofessional practice and patient family experience.

• Consulting - Serve as clinical consultant in the design, implementation and evaluation of moderately complex process improvement for clinical technology projects. Plan for the integration of changes and revisions in practice, policy and education within Patient Services and communicate the changes as appropriate.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Required - Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Preferred - Master's degree in Informatics, or other relevant healthcare field

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

• Clinical licensure (e.g. RN, RT)

Please Note: This role requires regular on-site presence at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, particularly during onboarding and training, with the potential for a limited remote component thereafter based on role requirements and operational needs.

 

Primary Location

Offices at Vernon Place

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

IS Enterprise Health Informatics

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

 

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$81,723.20 - $104,208.00

 

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability