Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Informaticist

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start 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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.”

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
*    Recent CDS/Healthcare Informatics experience
*    Experience with CDS development, healthcare technology and/or EHR design/build
*    Demonstrated solid understanding of clinical workflows and their integration with Health IT/CDS
*    Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare leadership
*    Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
*    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

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

*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 to $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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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