Clinical Applications Engagement Specialist

LOCATION: Central & Thomas - Phoenix, AZ 85012

RATE: $40-$45HR

6 MONTH CONTRACT

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field—or equivalent experience
• Active clinical license or recognized healthcare certification
• At least five years of experience in a complex healthcare environment
• Hands-on experience with electronic health record systems
• Experience with integrated clinical applications
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and patient-care processes
• Experience coordinating clinical application implementations, enhancements, or testing
• Experience identifying and improving gaps between clinical workflows and EHR functionality
• Experience working with clinical leaders, IT teams, informatics teams, end users, and vendors
• Experience training users and supporting technology adoption
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Phoenix

A large healthcare organization is seeking Clinical Applications Engagement Specialists to support the implementation, testing, adoption, and optimization of electronic health record (EHR) systems and other clinical applications. This position combines clinical application support, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, training, data analysis, and workflow improvement.

The specialist will work closely with clinical leaders, IT field services, application teams, informatics teams, end users, and external vendors to ensure that clinical technology effectively supports patient care and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead projects involving new and existing clinical applications.
• Serve as a liaison among clinical stakeholders, operational leaders, application teams, informatics teams, IT field services, and external vendors.
• Identify conflicts or gaps between clinical workflows and EHR functionality, then recommend and help implement technology and workflow improvements.
• Lead application testing, solution evaluations, testing events, and implementation activities.
• Use system-usage data and workflow information to identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Track application adoption, performance, utilization, and opportunities for continued optimization.
• Develop action plans, staff assessments, training programs, user groups, and educational resources.
• Coach clinical users on the effective use of technology and promote adoption across large user groups.
• Apply knowledge of EHR functionality to quality measures, interoperability, and organization-wide initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional workgroups and independently manage assigned clinical application projects.
• Research healthcare IT trends, clinical practices, regulatory requirements, and EHR developments.
• Create and maintain documentation standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor peers and serve as a subject matter expert in clinical applications and internal processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, business discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active clinical license in the applicable practicing state or a recognized certification within a clinical healthcare setting.
• At least five years of experience working in a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience with electronic health records and integrated clinical systems.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows, healthcare operations, and information technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business applications.
• Strong project coordination, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence users, and coordinate work across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and frequent interruptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Depending on the assigned area, one or more relevant healthcare licenses or certifications may be preferred:
• Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator
• Certified Protection Professional
• Associate in Risk Management
• Registered Health Information Administrator
• Registered Health Info