Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 12/04/2025
Category: Physicians

Position Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, a nationally recognized academic medical center in the heart of Richmond, invites applications for a faculty role within the Department of Emergency Medicine. As nearly half of VCU’s sponsored research portfolio, the School of Medicine is internationally esteemed for its clinical excellence, research innovation, and commitment to training the next generation of healthcare leaders. VCU is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead and advance clinical informatics initiatives within the Department of Emergency Medicine. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading informatics strategy and implementation efforts across the department

• Working collaboratively with IT teams to enhance electronic health record (EHR) functionality and clinical decision support tools

• Analyzing clinical data to improve workflows, operational efficiency, and patient safety

• Providing clinical expertise for system upgrades, informatics innovations, and technology adoption

• Training and supporting clinical staff in informatics tools, workflows, and optimization

• Conducting research in emergency medicine informatics and contributing to scholarly output

• Serving as a liaison between clinical, academic, and technology teams

• Developing and maintaining evidence-based clinical protocols integrated within digital systems

Required Qualifications

• MD degree with completed residency training in Emergency Medicine

• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Virginia

• Clinical informatics fellowship training or equivalent experience

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of respect, professionalism, and civility among diverse faculty, staff, and students—or a commitment to do so as a VCU employee

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Clinical Informatics

• Experience working with Epic or comparable EHR platforms

• Research experience in healthcare informatics

• Project management background

• Advanced degree in informatics, health administration, or a related field

• Teaching or mentoring experience

Position Details

• Rank: Open

• Tenure: Ineligible

• Appointment: 12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Sharlene Shannon
Email: sharlene.shannon@vcuhealth.org