Cerner Clinical Informaticist

ORION GROUPS is a professional services firm based in McKinney, Texas that provides experienced consultants to key organizations across the United States. We focus our talent expertise in both the financial and healthcare industries. Our capabilities in technology include application management, enterprise software systems, data strategies, integration, and IT infrastructure. We work diligently to listen and provide value to your unique needs. www.OrionGRPS.com

OVERVIEW

At Orion, we are seeking a Cerner Clinical Informaticist to collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and clinicians to develop impactful healthcare technology solutions. You will also play a key role in testing new solutions within the EHR, ensuring that they function as expected in a clinical setting before deployment.

OPPORTUNITY

6-month contract with extension; Fully Remote (U.S. -- Central Time Zone)

SALARY

$115,000 -- $130,000 W2 contract plus benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage directly with clinicians and end users to gather feedback, validate workflows, and ensure products align with clinical needs.
• Work with cross-functional product teams (product managers, designers, and engineers) to define product requirements and shape development priorities.
• Translate clinical needs into product specifications, including workflows, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Set up and maintain test environments within the EHR (e.g., Athena, Cerner) to evaluate new product features in a realistic clinical setting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive innovation in healthcare delivery.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical end users and non-clinical team members, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist in testing and validating new product features, working alongside engineers and QA teams to troubleshoot issues before deployment.
• Contribute to the adoption and implementation of new clinical products by developing training resources and supporting end-user education.
• Utilize data-driven insights and clinical expertise to influence product decisions and prioritize features that enhance patient care.
• Stay current with EHR systems, industry regulations, and emerging healthcare technologies to ensure our products remain competitive and compliant.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• Clinical background with experience in Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with EHR systems, particularly Athena and Cerner.
• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to navigate between clinical and technical domains.
• Experience translating clinical workflows into product requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience setting up and managing EHR test environments for product validation and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to learn product management skills, including writing user stories, mapping workflows, and defining product requirements.
• Proven ability to lead change, drive adoption, and advocate for clinical users in a technology-driven environment.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Informatics, Healthcare, Information Technology, or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Quick turnaround: preliminary interview followed by team interview on phone and Google Meets.
• Typically, one round with the hiring manager, joined by the team (virtual interview), possibly two rounds if necessary.

Orion Groups is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]