PHYSICIAN/APRN/PA - Associate Chief Medical Information Officer

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

7d • $1

About The Position

Essentia Health is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient care and clinician efficiency through the thoughtful use of clinical informatics, digital tools, and data-driven decision-making. The Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO) at Essentia Health is a physician or advanced practice provider leader who partners with clinical, operational, and technical teams to optimize the use of health information technology in support of high-quality, patient-centered care. The role emphasizes systems thinking, problem-solving, and the application of informatics to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, clinician efficiency, and care delivery that consistently meets patient’s needs. The ACMIO position includes 0.5 FTE in informatics leadership and 0.5 FTE in clinical practice (1.0 FTE total), supporting a strong connection between informatics strategy and real-world clinical workflows. The scope of oversight, focus areas, and accountability for this role are expected to evolve over time, reflecting Essentia Health’s strategic priorities, the needs and maturity of the clinical informatics team, and the ACMIO’s individual expertise and professional development goals.

Characteristics
Innovative and systems-oriented thinker with a focus on practical problem-solving
Strong commitment to improving quality of care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes
Passionate about enhancing clinician efficiency, usability, and professional satisfaction
Curious, engaged, and responsive to clinician needs across care settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments
Invested in personal leadership growth and the development of others
Comfortable navigating a highly matrixed healthcare organization
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing competing priorities
Self-motivated and able to operate effectively amid ambiguity and change

Requirements

• Medical degree or advanced practice provider degree required
• Demonstrated experience in clinical informatics, with examples of improving clinical workflows, system usability, or care outcomes
• Experience working with EHR systems, particularly Epic
• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills
• Collaborative work style with the ability to engage diverse clinical and operational stakeholders
• MN/WI/ND licensure as required
• Board Certification in the specialty or sub-specialty

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Informatics fellowship training or board certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical informatics leadership to support safe, effective, and efficient care delivery
• Partner with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to align informatics initiatives with organizational goals
• Support optimization, adoption, and effective use of EHR and related digital tools across the enterprise
• Define, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators related to clinical system use, clinician experience, and patient outcomes
• Serve as a clinical liaison between frontline clinicians and technical teams, ensuring clinical needs are well represented in system design and governance
• Contribute to strategic planning and prioritization of clinical informatics initiatives
• Stay informed of trends and best practices in clinical informatics and healthcare technology, applying relevant insights to organizational strategy
• Mentor and support members of the clinical informatics team, with responsibilities tailored to team needs and individual strengths
• Assume additional leadership responsibilities or areas of focus over time as organizational priorities and professional interests evolve

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree