Clinical Informatics Specialist - FT Days
About Torrance Memorial
Recognized among the Best Hospitals for 2025–26 and ranked 8th in California, Torrance Memorial continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in health care. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and a deep commitment to our patients and community. When you join us, you’ll find a place where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact truly matters.
Description
| Under general supervision from the Clinical Informatics Director, the Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the planning, testing, training, adoption, use, and ongoing evolution of the clinical information systems at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. The Clinical Informatics Specialist serves as a liaison between practicing clinicians and Information Technology (IT) staff to improve the electronic medical record (EMR) and related clinical systems. The Clinical Informatics Specialist strives to further their understanding of both clinical and technical operational processes and incorporates this knowledge to execute best practices in both the clinical and IT disciplines. | |
Core Competencies | |
| Provides comprehensive support of the EMR and other clinical information systems | |
| Provides end-user support to clinicians to ensure appropriate implementation and functionality of clinical information systems | |
| Promotes and maintains standardization of patient data across disciplines | |
| Collaborates with the Clinical Education Department for clinical staff and student education regarding clinical information systems | |
| Guides the development and deployment of ongoing training and communication | |
| Participates in Clinical Informatics workgroups to facilitate, develop, evaluate and revise clinical documentation processes and tools | |
| Partners with organizational leadership to monitor and audit clinical documentation, identifying action steps to support appropriate clinician follow-up | |
| Triages system issues and involves appropriate staff and departments on problem resolution | |
| Collaborates with other members of the Clinical Informatics Department as related to the planning and coordination of specific projects as assigned | |
| Represents the Clinical Informatics Department at various organizational committees | |
| Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and private laws and regulation in relation to clinical documentation and electronic medical records | |
Department Specific Competencies | |
Education | |
| Degree | Program |
| Associates | Nursing |
| Additional Information | |
Experience | |
| Number of Years Experience | Type of Experience |
| 2 | Acute Care hospital nursing |
| Additional Information | |
| Two years experience in an acute care hospital environment. | |
License / Certification Requirements | |