What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Informaticist position at Aledade?
As a clinical informaticist on the product management team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that clinical data sourced from dozens of EHR systems and health information exchanges is accurate, standardized, and actionable. Working at the intersection of clinical knowledge and data engineering, you will collaborate with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and clinical operations teams to build and maintain Aledade's clinical data integration platform — the foundation for population health management, quality measure reporting, and value-based care programs serving thousands of primary care practices nationwide.
The ideal candidate brings deep clinical data fluency, an investigative mindset, and the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into precise data specifications. You will be responsible for validating data quality across vendor pipelines, mapping clinical data to standardized terminologies, supporting quality measure accuracy, and serving as the clinical subject matter expert for cross-functional initiatives including AI-assisted clinical data extraction.
Primary Duties
Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at https://www.aledade.com/privacy-policy-applicants
We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help organize and evaluate application materials. These tools support our recruiters and hiring managers by helping manage large applicant pools. Human judgment plays an essential role in our hiring process, including in the oversight and use of any automated tools. If you would like more information about our screening and hiring process, please contact us.
The ideal candidate brings deep clinical data fluency, an investigative mindset, and the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into precise data specifications. You will be responsible for validating data quality across vendor pipelines, mapping clinical data to standardized terminologies, supporting quality measure accuracy, and serving as the clinical subject matter expert for cross-functional initiatives including AI-assisted clinical data extraction.
Primary Duties
- Identify, analyze, and resolve clinical data quality issues across Aledade's multi-vendor EHR ecosystem. Investigate root causes of data discrepancies at the interface, configuration, and source system level. Produce structured findings with actionable recommendations for engineering and integration teams.
- Map clinical data elements to standardized code systems and validate mapping accuracy across clinical domains. Support the development and maintenance of Aledade's terminology mapping capabilities, including rule-based and AI-assisted approaches.
- Support quality measure programs by ensuring clinical data completeness and accuracy throughout the reporting pipeline. Validate measure logic and code sets against published specifications. Identify data gaps impacting measure performance and collaborate cross-functionally to resolution..
- Serve as the clinical subject matter expert for new data sources, AI-powered extraction, and interoperability initiatives. Provide clinical context to engineering, product, and operations teams for data governance, vendor engagement, and process improvement efforts.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, Medical/Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
- 5 years in clinical informatics, healthcare data analysis, or health information management
- Strong skills in querying, analyzing, and validating clinical data (experience with Databricks/Spark SQL a plus)
- Solid understanding and experience with standard Health Information Technology (HIT) vocabularies and terminologies.
- Hands-on experience with one or more ambulatory Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Deep knowledge of C-CDA/CCD document structure, HL7 standards, and how clinical data is represented in structured exchange formats
- Experience with quality measure specifications (eCQM, MIPS, MCQM, HEDIS, etc) and understanding of how clinical data supports measure calculation
- Demonstrated ability to investigate complex data issues, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Databricks, AWS, Snowflake) for large-scale clinical data analysis and data management
- Familiarity with FHIR resources and modern healthcare interoperability standards
- Understanding of working with Health Information Exchanges (HIE) or TEFCA data flows
- Knowledge of healthcare data governance and best practices in maintaining data integrity and security.
- Understanding of population health management and the data infrastructure that supports it.
- Certification in clinical informatics or health information management (e.g., CPHIMS, CAHIMS) is advantageous.
- Experience in applying machine learning or AI technologies within healthcare settings.
- Familiarity with healthcare data governance, provenance tracking, and regulatory requirements for clinical data use
Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at https://www.aledade.com/privacy-policy-applicants
We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help organize and evaluate application materials. These tools support our recruiters and hiring managers by helping manage large applicant pools. Human judgment plays an essential role in our hiring process, including in the oversight and use of any automated tools. If you would like more information about our screening and hiring process, please contact us.