innoVet Health (SDVOSB) · 3 weeks ago
Senior Health Informaticist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expInnoVet Health is an innovative and rapidly growing small business providing health IT services to U.S. federal government agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs. They are looking to hire a highly skilled Senior Informaticist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Human Systems Integration division, playing a critical role in advancing the Electronic Health Record Modernization initiative by ensuring health information technology systems are usable and efficient.
Health CareHospital
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead informatics and usability studies to evaluate and improve the design, functionality, and adoption of health IT systems, including Cerner Millennium and VistA
Conduct workflow analyses, contextual inquiries, and human factors evaluations to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for system improvement
Apply human-centered design (HCD) and human factors engineering (HFE) principles to improve clinician and patient interactions with EHR and related technologies
Develop and execute scientifically valid study proposals, plans, and reports in accordance with VA and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9241-11, NISTIR 7742)
Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform evidence-based recommendations and performance metrics
Provide clinical informatics expertise to multidisciplinary teams supporting system testing, simulation, and risk mitigation efforts
Partner with VA stakeholders, program offices, and user experience teams to ensure usability and workflow optimization align with national implementation goals
Support training needs assessments and development of educational materials that promote the adoption of HCD and informatics best practices
Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) and maintain all required deliverables within the HSI Effort Tracker and PM Tracker systems
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in health informatics, human systems integration, or clinical systems optimization
Clinical background (e.g., RN, MD, PharmD, Physician Assistant or allied health professional)
Deep understanding of clinical workflows, health IT systems, and data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings
Demonstrated experience with usability testing, workflow modeling, human factors analysis, and EHR optimization
Strong proficiency in data analytics, including statistical methods and qualitative research approaches
Familiarity with standard usability instruments (e.g., NASA-TLX, SUS, PSSUQ, Health-ITUES)
Proven ability to lead projects in agile environments, with familiarity in SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex findings into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related degree
Certification in Clinical Informatics, Human Factors Engineering (CHFP/CHFEP), or Project Management (PMP/PMI-ACP)
Prior experience supporting VA, DoD, or other federal EHR modernization initiatives
Familiarity with VA Technical Reference Model (TRM), Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP), and Product Line Management (PLM) standards
Company
innoVet Health (SDVOSB)
InnoVet Health is a MIT-alum founded, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nitin Jain
Chief Growth and Technology Officer
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