Clinical Decision Support – CDS – Informaticist

This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four (4) days per week.

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits, and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Informaticist is a strategic contributor to advancing informed clinical decision-making through robust CDS solutions. Leveraging critical thinking and the principles of the 5 Rights of CDS, this role focuses on delivering the right information to the right person, in the right format, through the right channel, at the right time – ensuring clarity, relevance, and impact in every intervention. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to optimize workflows, support evidence-based practice, and improve patient outcomes.

This position is full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.  

We offer 2 to 4 weeks of on-the-job training.    The hours during training will be 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.

   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced critical thinking to evaluate clinical requirements and workflows, guiding thoughtful integration of CDS tools aligned with the 5 Rights framework
• Partner with IT, clinical staff, and other teams to design, implement, and continuously refine CDS assets, including order sets/protocols, rules/alerts, and other CDS Interpret and analyze clinical data to generate actionable insights that support precision, safety, and efficiency in decision-making
• Facilitate collaborative design sessions and feedback loops to create interventions with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with practice standards and user experience
• Collaborate with clinical end users to analyze workflows as they relate to CDS and promote efficiency
• Synthesize data from varied data sources to support continuous monitoring of outcomes and impact of CDS tools implemented in EHR
• Navigate complexity and competing priorities with resilience and problem-solving acuity, addressing emergent needs while maintaining strategic focus on quality improvement
• Bridge the gap between clinical and technical stakeholders by translating complex data, workflows, and requirements into clear, accessible language that supports informed decision-making and collaboration
• Demonstrates consistent accountability for meeting timelines, delivering high-quality outputs, and adhering to organizational standards and expectations
• Contribute to the development and execution of a standardized clinical decision support strategy across Market Performance Partners
• Lead CDS-related projects as needed

  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications:

• Active Nursing License 
• 5+ years of healthcare experience with direct clinical exposure
• CDS/Healthcare Informatics experience
• Experience with CDS development, healthcare technology and/or EHR design/build
• Understanding of clinical workflows and their integration with Health IT/CDS
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. 

  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full Flu vaccination are an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate Flu booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. 

   

Telecommuting Requirements: 

• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) 
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy. 
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

  

Soft Skills:

• Ability to synthesize information from varied data sources, recognizing patterns and guiding nuanced decisions
• Solid collaborative skills, promoting trust and transparency across remote and onsite teams
• Comfort with tools that support project coordination and communication (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication tailored to clinical and technical audiences
• Active listening and respectful engagement in virtual and in-person settings
• Accountability to timelines, deliverables, and organizational standards
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus, accuracy, and responsiveness
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare leadership
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to lead change and actively contribute to process improvement efforts within healthcare environments
• Proven to be self-directed and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

  

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy   

  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from  $58,800 – $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.  

  

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

  

  

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

  

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.