Clinical Applications Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Clinical Applications Lead bridges clinical expertise and technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. This role ensures workflows are efficient, evidence-based, and user-friendly by developing and optimizing clinical content within EHR systems (athenaOne). In addition, the position provides technical support and data analysis to drive informed decision-making, improve compliance, and support quality initiatives. This role collaborates with clinicians, administrative teams, and IT to optimize workflows, implement system enhancements, and deliver training for seamless integration of clinical processes and technology. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to): 

• Develop and optimize clinical templates, order sets, and documentation tools in the EHR (athenaOne preferred). 

• Analyze workflows and recommend improvements for efficiency and compliance. 

• Configure EHR by customizing workflows, templates, and user settings to meet clinical and operational needs. 

• Monitor system performance and optimize for speed and reliability. 

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. 

• Lead of clinical application analysts, providing guidance on best practices, workflow optimization, and system configuration.  

• Coordinate workload and priorities across the analyst team to ensure timely completion of projects, upgrades, and support requests.  

• Develop and enforce standards for application build, testing, and documentation to maintain consistency and compliance. 

• Oversee troubleshooting and issue resolution, ensuring escalations are managed effectively and root causes are addressed. 

• Generate and analyze reports. 

• Train and support end-users on workflows and system functionality when needed. 

• Ensure compliance with CMS, HIPAA, and organizational standards. 

• Collaborate with vendors for upgrades and issue resolution. 

• Participate in EHR optimization projects and go-live support 

• Other duties as required. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, information systems, or related field preferred.  

• Prior experience in clinical operations or healthcare setting required. 

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, ideally athenaOne.  

• Proficient in EHR configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 

• Strong knowledge of clinical workflows and healthcare operations. 

• Familiarity with CMS, HIPAA compliance, and regulatory standards. 

• Understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding standards. 

• Ability to translate clinical needs into technical specifications. 

• Ability to generate and interpret data reports for decision-making. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve workflow issues. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

• Office setting, with extended periods of sitting and computer work. 

• Travel required as needed to office locations. 

 
TOTAL REWARDS AT VANOVA HEALTH SOLUTIONS: 

At Vanova, we see Total Rewards as more than just a paycheck and recognize that value comes in many forms. It is the full experience of being a part of our incredible team working toward a shared, mission-driven purpose.  We’re proud to offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, a retirement savings plan, time off to recharge, learning opportunities to continually grow, and meaningful work in a collaborative culture that fosters team connection through shared celebrations and appreciation events. We are committed to investing in the future of our people and focused on expanding our total rewards to support every stage of your journey with us.  

• The anticipated base annual salary for this role ranges from $105k-$120k. 

• This position may be eligible for an annual bonus opportunity based on individual performance and company financial performance. 

• Comprehensive benefits based on eligibility include a 401K retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time), and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance).  

• Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. 

EEOC Statement: Vanova Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills associated with it. Duties and expectations may be subject to change with or without notice. 

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