Health Informatics Specialist
Rogers Behavioral Health
Summary
The Health Informatics Specialist serves as a key liaison between clinical, operational, and IT teams to ensure the effective use of health information technology in support of high-quality, efficient behavioral health care. This role drives optimization of electronic health records (EHR), supports clinical decision-making through evidence-based tools, and contributes to digital health innovation efforts. The Health Informaticist applies clinical knowledge, informatics principles, and user-centered design to improve workflows, enhance data use, and promote adoption of digital tools with a focus on EHR training and organizational change management.
Job description
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, and optimization of EHR workflows (Cerner/Oracle Health) that align with best practices in behavioral health.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to identify pain points, gather requirements, and develop effective solutions that support both inpatient and outpatient care delivery.
- Create documentation, guides, and training materials to support user adoption.
- Develop and maintain clinical decision support (CDS) tools, order sets, and care pathways in collaboration with clinicians and IT.
- Promote effective and ethical use of clinical data for quality improvement, population health, and regulatory reporting.
- Translate clinical and business requirements into system specifications in partnership with specialists and developers.
- Participate in initiatives related to telehealth, mobile health, remote monitoring, and patient engagement technologies.
- Support innovation pilots and digital tool evaluations by providing workflow design, end-user feedback, and data analysis.
- Engage clinicians, operational leaders, and front-line staff to champion informatics initiatives.
- Conduct end-user training, change management, and go-live support activities.
Qualifications Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare, including experience using or supporting EHR systems.
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows, particularly in behavioral health settings.
- Familiarity with informatics principles and change management.
Education/Training Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Psychology, Health Information Management, Public Health, or related field.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare, including experience using or supporting EHR systems
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows, particularly in behavioral health settings
- Familiarity with informatics principles and change management
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Psychology, Health Information Management, Public Health, or related field
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Share Program
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company overview
Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care with over a century of experience in the mental health field. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the organization operates a growing network of treatment facilities across the United States. Rogers specializes in evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with a comprehensive range of mental health conditions including OCD and anxiety disorders, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. The organization employs over 200 medical professionals, including more than 100 board-certified psychiatrists and psychologists, who collaborate with behavioral specialists, nurses, therapists, and dietitians to provide individualized care. Rogers is distinguished by its measurement-based care approach and clinical outcomes research, operating a dedicated Research Center that advances treatment methodologies through genetics studies, pharmacogenomics, and innovative therapeutic interventions. The organization offers multiple levels of care including inpatient, residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs, maintaining a strong commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered treatment across all its nationwide locations.