Manager, Clinical Applications & Data Integration

Description of

The Role

What you Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Clinical Applications Specialists to deliver proactive practice engagement, workflow optimization, and clinical data enablement across the partner network - Serve as the subject matter expert for EHR systems and clinical applications, owning complex issue resolution end-to-end and establishing escalation and resolution standards for the team - Partner with Practice Transformation Managers, Operations, Performance, and internal technology teams to align EHR optimization efforts with value-based care program goals and quality reporting requirements - Develop and maintain standardized EHR workflow guidance, templates, and optimization playbooks - driving discrete data capture at the point of care and enhancing the quality and amount of the clinical data points - Manage clinical data integration activities including data feed operations, vendor coordination, and integration deployments - ensuring data flowing from partner EHRs into downstream infrastructure is complete and accurate - Identifying and remediate data gaps in collaboration with internal engineering team, EHR vendors, and partner practices - Own QRDA I file acquisition and submission operations, including extraction coordination, file validation, error identification, and follow-up with practices and vendors - Develop and maintain processes to ensure appropriate CEHRT identification and timely updates across the partner portfolio as required by CMS - Lead point-of-care workflow tool implementation and adoption across the partner network, coordinating practice readiness, configuration, and post-launch optimization - Serve as the operational voice for the product and quality enablement teams by translating field-level EHR and data feed findings into clear, actionable inputs that drive engineering remediation efforts What Will Make You Successful Here: Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field - 7+ years of experience in healthcare data integration, EHR operations, or clinical application management - Demonstrated ability to analyze clinical workflows, advise on documentation and coding practices, and drive EHR optimization at the point of care - Demonstrated experience supporting ACO programs including MSSP, ACO REACH, or Medicare Advantage - Hands-on experience with EHR integrations – setting up integrations, troubleshooting data quality issues, and coordinating with vendors on resolution - Experience with EHR platforms including Epic, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Oracle (Cerner), Practice Fusion, or similar systems - Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, CCD-A, QRDA I, and flat file clinical data standards - Experience working within cloud-based data environments (Databricks, Azure, or equivalent) in an operational validation or data quality capacity - Prior people management or team lead experience required - SQL proficiency sufficient to query and validate data and identify field-level gaps - Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills - Excellent organizational and communication skills with an emphasis on problem-solving and accountability through resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the clinical data model or similar standardized clinical data frameworks - Experience coordinating with engineering teams in sprint-based delivery environments, including user story validation and acceptance criteria review - Experience with clinical workflow and integration tools that embed insights at the point of care - Familiarity with clinical data aggregation platforms - Experience working with data quality monitoring frameworks and clinical data completeness validation - Familiarity with CEHRT requirements and CMS regulatory compliance processes for value-based care programs - Demonstrated experience supporting ACO programs including MSSP, ACO REACH, or Medicare Advantage - Experience working directly with provider practices, clinical staff, or Practice Transformation teams to optimize EHR workflows and documentation practices - Knowledge of clinical workflow analysis techniques and structured data capture strategies

• Highlight any hands‑on EHR integration projects on your resume, especially with Epic, Athenahealth, or Cerner.
• Prepare a concise case study that shows how you identified and fixed a data quality issue in a clinical pipeline.
• Demonstrate SQL proficiency by sharing sample queries or a brief walkthrough during the interview.
• Emphasize leadership experience: discuss team size, mentorship approach, and measurable improvements.
• Familiarize yourself with QRDA‑I and CEHRT requirements; be ready to discuss how you’ve ensured compliance in past roles.
• Ask about Vytalize’s current integration stack and cloud environment to show genuine interest and technical curiosity.
• When negotiating, consider remote‑work stipends, professional development funds, and equity alongside base salary.