Apprentice-Clinical Informatics

Clinical Informatics Apprenticeship

Job Description

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Informatics Apprenticeship to join our team, contributing to our efforts in transforming healthcare delivery through Value-Based Care (VBC) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, basic understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, and a passion for leveraging data to drive better health outcomes and cost efficiencies. We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are keen to significantly grow their skills and knowledge in clinical data analysis, clinical coding, and risk analysis.

Clinical Informatics Apprenticeship will work directly with our clinical data analysts, prior authorization and utilization management reviewers, qualified clinical informaticists, and data scientists. This role bridges clinical knowledge with analytics, clinical information exchange, supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency across our value-based care programs.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
• Direct mentorship from experienced clinical informaticists, data scientists, and analysts.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on Value-Based Care initiatives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools and methodologies in clinical data analysis.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment dedicated to professional growth.

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate and Learn: Work alongside clinical data analysts to evaluate and assist in extracting meaningful insights from electronic clinical data.
• Data Translation: Assist in the translation of non-standard electronic clinical data into standard clinical codes (e.g., ICD, CPT, SNOMED).
• Clinical Review Support: Support reviews of prior authorizations and utilization management guidelines, offering insights from both provider and payer perspectives.
• Communication & Presentation: Prepare and present findings and recommendations to both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, effectively translating complex data into actionable strategies.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend innovative ideas, processes, and/or procedures for enhancements, additions, and modifications to improve existing workflows and processes.
• Regulatory Awareness: Research and stay informed on key updates related to CMS, HCC, NCQA, HEDIS, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to VBC and CMMI programs.

What you Need:

• Clinical Background: Clinician experienced in direct patient care or clinical experience in a U.S. healthcare setting.
• Data Familiarity: Familiarity with data concepts; exposure to SQL, FHIR, or experience working with clinical or claims datasets.
• Analytical Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to approach clinical and operational challenges with a data-driven mindset, translating them into data requirements and potential insights.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.
• Time Zone Alignment: Ability to work hours aligned with the U.S. Central Time Zone (typically 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM IST / 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM IST). This alignment is critical for real-time collaboration with U.S.-based teams.

Preferred:

• Informatics Exposure: Prior exposure to clinical informatics, healthcare IT systems, or population health initiatives.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with concepts like HCC coding, risk adjustment, and quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS, STAR ratings).
• Advanced Data Skills: More advanced experience with SQL, Python, R, or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and clinical problem-solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration and team orientation
• Attention to detail with a systems-thinking mindset
• Passion for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes

Benefits

Here’s What We Offer

• Generous Leaves: Enjoy generous leave benefits of up to 40 days.
• Parental Leave: Leverage one of industry's best parental leave policies to spend time with your new addition.
• Sabbatical: Want to focus on skill development, pursue an academic career, or just take a break? We've got you covered.
• Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive health insurance to support you and your family, covering medical expenses related to illness, disease, or injury. Extending support to the family members who matter most.
• Care Program: Whether it’s a celebration or a time of need, we’ve got you covered with care vouchers to mark major life events. Through our Care Vouchers program, employees receive thoughtful gestures for significant personal milestones and moments of need.
• Financial Assistance: Life happens, and when it does, we’re here to help. Our financial assistance policy offers support through salary advances and personal loans for genuine personal needs, ensuring help is there when you need it most.

Innovaccer is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status, feel valued and empowered.