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Research Informatics
Position Title:
Clinical Applications Specialist II - Research Administration
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Application Analyst II, Research Informatics to support and manage complex projects in collaboration within our institutional structures, faculty, staff, sponsors, and the Health System. The Application Analyst II is responsible for implementation, support, and maintenance of applications to support research and informatics innovation. Works closely with end users to gather requirements, recommend technology solutions, build, troubleshoot and correct problems relating to applications, and assists with implementations of software products and integration. Uses operational knowledge to seek out, research and evaluate a variety of solutions to provide end users with high quality, efficient products. Maintains and supports specified installed application software products. Demonstrates leadership skills in all job responsibilities.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
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Technical Build. Under general direction, designs, documents, builds and modifies the complex critical applications in order to best meet the needs of the organization. Certification or proficiency (with certification level score) in assigned Epic application or demonstrated learning of other assigned application must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Learns, develops, and maintains an expert level of knowledge in multiple applications or technical areas or develops competency in more than one applications or technical area. Understands application impacts within the clinical and/or the business departments and resources. Maintain certifications/proficiencies once obtained. Demonstrates accountability in delivering assigned task. Reports project issues and accomplishments to project manager. Delivers a work product that meets project requirements as defined by the scope and stays within departmental guidelines for application configuration/development.
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System Testing. Understands testing concepts including different types of testing and their objectives. Develops and executes tests scripts based on future state workflows and software enhancements/fixes. Works with others to create test scenarios for integration testing incorporating new features and workflows. Responsible for maintenance of test scripts as workflows change based on software changes or user requirements. Documents status and issues of testing and leads troubleshooting activities and issue resolution. Participates and coaches others in testing by helping to identify test scripts needed, patients needed, and resources to include.
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Business Analysis. Directs, coaches and participates with others in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, support and evaluation of clinical or business application systems as assigned. These activities may include system design, documentation of design decisions, workflow redesign and documentation, data collection, database building, testing and troubleshooting. Gathers and documents requirements for health record tool build. Is able to research opportunities for optimizations independently based on end-user feedback. Ensures tool design and development meet the needs of end-users. Understands interface protocols and specifications and how information can flow between systems. Works collaboratively with users/stakeholders in assigned areas in the design and implementation of new or optimized applications.
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Workflow Documentation. Assists others and participates in the analysis and documentation of current and future needs and workflows through interviews and gathering data regarding regulatory requirements, operational procedures and hospital/departmental policies. Participates in communication development of optimizations by producing screen shots and explanations of new feature/function/workflow.
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Project Management. Is able to lead small projects and uses project management methodologies to plan, develop scope, timelines and other project requirements. Uses appropriate departmental project management tools, such as Eclipse, SharePoint issues lists, etc. When leading a project, is accountable for delivering the project as assigned. Ensure that project team adheres to departmental standards for all aspects of the project. Organizes, contributes, and participates in turnover documentation and presentations when projects are complete and handoff to other analysts for support is conducted. Demonstrates knowledge of such tools as process flow documentation, project reporting, Gantt charting, and resource management.
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Collaboration and Dissemination. Participates/Contributes/Presents in team and project meetings. Works effectively and efficiently independently or as part of a team. Directs and coaches’ others. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Presents, participates, and contributes to various team meetings. Coordinates and participates in project activities including meetings and presentations. Prepares meeting agendas and facilitates meetings effectively. Works with vendor representatives concerning various design, computer software, and equipment issues.
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Training. Helps to identify training needs for new functionality or tools. Validates training curriculum with Trainer. Assists in providing training for project-specific build.
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Regulatory. Ensure the integrity, security, and privacy of institutional data. Ensure system level compliance with privacy and security practices by working with other teams in KUMC adhering to all regulatory, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience
- 4 years experience implementing, building, or supporting the Epic EHR clinical applications. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, health informatics, or another health-related field.
Certification/License
- Certification in the Epic Research module
Work Experience
- 3 years of experience in healthcare setting as Application Analyst.
- 3 years of experience as Application Analyst, National certification like CPHIMS from HIMSS.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$92,800.00 - $139,200.00
Minimum
$92,800.00
Midpoint
$116,000.00
Maximum
$139,200.00
Department:
Research Informatics
Position Title:
Clinical Applications Specialist II - Research Administration
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Application Analyst II, Research Informatics to support and manage complex projects in collaboration within our institutional structures, faculty, staff, sponsors, and the Health System. The Application Analyst II is responsible for implementation, support, and maintenance of applications to support research and informatics innovation. Works closely with end users to gather requirements, recommend technology solutions, build, troubleshoot and correct problems relating to applications, and assists with implementations of software products and integration. Uses operational knowledge to seek out, research and evaluate a variety of solutions to provide end users with high quality, efficient products. Maintains and supports specified installed application software products. Demonstrates leadership skills in all job responsibilities.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
-
Technical Build. Under general direction, designs, documents, builds and modifies the complex critical applications in order to best meet the needs of the organization. Certification or proficiency (with certification level score) in assigned Epic application or demonstrated learning of other assigned application must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Learns, develops, and maintains an expert level of knowledge in multiple applications or technical areas or develops competency in more than one applications or technical area. Understands application impacts within the clinical and/or the business departments and resources. Maintain certifications/proficiencies once obtained. Demonstrates accountability in delivering assigned task. Reports project issues and accomplishments to project manager. Delivers a work product that meets project requirements as defined by the scope and stays within departmental guidelines for application configuration/development.
-
System Testing. Understands testing concepts including different types of testing and their objectives. Develops and executes tests scripts based on future state workflows and software enhancements/fixes. Works with others to create test scenarios for integration testing incorporating new features and workflows. Responsible for maintenance of test scripts as workflows change based on software changes or user requirements. Documents status and issues of testing and leads troubleshooting activities and issue resolution. Participates and coaches others in testing by helping to identify test scripts needed, patients needed, and resources to include.
-
Business Analysis. Directs, coaches and participates with others in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, support and evaluation of clinical or business application systems as assigned. These activities may include system design, documentation of design decisions, workflow redesign and documentation, data collection, database building, testing and troubleshooting. Gathers and documents requirements for health record tool build. Is able to research opportunities for optimizations independently based on end-user feedback. Ensures tool design and development meet the needs of end-users. Understands interface protocols and specifications and how information can flow between systems. Works collaboratively with users/stakeholders in assigned areas in the design and implementation of new or optimized applications.
-
Workflow Documentation. Assists others and participates in the analysis and documentation of current and future needs and workflows through interviews and gathering data regarding regulatory requirements, operational procedures and hospital/departmental policies. Participates in communication development of optimizations by producing screen shots and explanations of new feature/function/workflow.
-
Project Management. Is able to lead small projects and uses project management methodologies to plan, develop scope, timelines and other project requirements. Uses appropriate departmental project management tools, such as Eclipse, SharePoint issues lists, etc. When leading a project, is accountable for delivering the project as assigned. Ensure that project team adheres to departmental standards for all aspects of the project. Organizes, contributes, and participates in turnover documentation and presentations when projects are complete and handoff to other analysts for support is conducted. Demonstrates knowledge of such tools as process flow documentation, project reporting, Gantt charting, and resource management.
-
Collaboration and Dissemination. Participates/Contributes/Presents in team and project meetings. Works effectively and efficiently independently or as part of a team. Directs and coaches’ others. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Presents, participates, and contributes to various team meetings. Coordinates and participates in project activities including meetings and presentations. Prepares meeting agendas and facilitates meetings effectively. Works with vendor representatives concerning various design, computer software, and equipment issues.
-
Training. Helps to identify training needs for new functionality or tools. Validates training curriculum with Trainer. Assists in providing training for project-specific build.
-
Regulatory. Ensure the integrity, security, and privacy of institutional data. Ensure system level compliance with privacy and security practices by working with other teams in KUMC adhering to all regulatory, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience
- 4 years experience implementing, building, or supporting the Epic EHR clinical applications. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, health informatics, or another health-related field.
Certification/License
- Certification in the Epic Research module
Work Experience
- 3 years of experience in healthcare setting as Application Analyst.
- 3 years of experience as Application Analyst, National certification like CPHIMS from HIMSS.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$92,800.00 - $139,200.00
Minimum
$92,800.00
Midpoint
$116,000.00
Maximum
$139,200.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Specialist
Target STEM OPT-friendly employers
Medical device companies like Medtronic, Stryker, and Abbott routinely hire Clinical Specialists on OPT and have established immigration pipelines. Focusing on companies with existing sponsorship history significantly improves your odds of long-term work authorization support.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Specialist roles most often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension when paired with degrees in biomedical engineering, nursing, biology, or health informatics. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to confirm eligibility.
Align your clinical expertise with the product line
Employers want specialists who understand the clinical environment their product operates in. Highlighting ICU, OR, or catheterization lab experience alongside your academic background makes you a stronger OPT hire and justifies the sponsorship conversation.
Raise the sponsorship conversation early
Ask about H-1B visa sponsorship policy during the second or third interview round, not after receiving an offer. Recruiters at large medical device firms expect this question and can connect you with their immigration team to clarify timelines.
Use OPT as a credentialing period
Clinical Specialists often need product certifications and clinical competency sign-offs. Completing these during your OPT window demonstrates commitment and gives your employer concrete reasons to file for H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires.
Document your clinical impact quantitatively
Track case support numbers, training completions, and revenue-tied metrics from your first day. Employers building an H-1B petition need evidence of your value, and specifics like cases supported per quarter are far more compelling than general descriptions.
Clinical Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Specialist on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students with a relevant degree can work as a Clinical Specialist on OPT as long as the role directly relates to your field of study. Degrees in biomedical engineering, nursing, life sciences, or health informatics typically satisfy this requirement. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Clinical Specialist jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at large medical device and diagnostics companies. Employers who hire Clinical Specialists on OPT are often prepared to sponsor H-1B visas because the role requires specialized clinical and product knowledge that takes time to develop. You can browse OPT-friendly Clinical Specialist openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers with active sponsorship histories.
Does a Clinical Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical engineering, biology, or health informatics and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. This gives you up to three years total on OPT, which is enough runway for two H-1B lottery cycles.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from one Clinical Specialist employer to another?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must still relate to your degree field and you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no grace period between positions that exceeds 90 cumulative days of unemployment during your OPT period. Get your new employment confirmation in writing before leaving your current role.
Is travel-heavy Clinical Specialist work compatible with OPT status?
Yes, domestic travel for case coverage or training is fully compatible with OPT status. International travel requires a valid F-1 visa stamp, a current I-20 with recent DSO travel signature, and your EAD card when re-entering the U.S. Check your visa stamp expiration before any international trip, particularly if your OPT period is nearing its end.