Manager, Clinical Applications Solutions
IT
United States · Remote
Company Overview:
Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!
Job Title & Role Description:
We are seeking a Manager, Clinical Applications Solutions to lead the design, development, and optimization of end-to-end clinical workflows within our various Clinical Applications, with particular emphasis on our Electronic Health Record (EHR) AthenaOne. This leadership role, reporting to the Director, Clinical Applications and Product Development, will manage a team of Clinical Applications Solutions Specialists and serve as a strategic partner to Clinical, Operational, and Product teams.
This role will function as the process development and application subject matter expert arm of the Clinical Applications team—ensuring that workflows are scalable, efficient, and aligned with business priorities while delivering an exceptional clinical user experience.
Skills Required:
- Experience:
- Minimum of 4–6 years working with Electronic Health Records, preferably AthenaOne
- Experience in clinical workflow design, process improvement, or clinical informatics
- Experience managing teams or leading cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated success driving operational or clinical technology improvements
- Technical & Regulatory Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, MIPS, HEDIS)
- Expertise in EHR workflows, configuration, and optimization
- Familiarity with integrating or evaluating third-party healthcare technologies, with a strong emphasis on AI tools supplementary sources of patient data
- Skills:
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with clinical audiences
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process design capabilities
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills aligned to business goals
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment
Key Behaviors:
- Lead and mentor a team of Clinical Applications Solutions Specialists
- Oversee the design and optimization of end-to-end workflows within AthenaOne
- Partner with Clinical Leadership and stakeholders to identify high-impact problems and solutions
- Translate business priorities into actionable roadmap items and workflow improvements
- Act as a senior subject matter expert on Clinical Applications tools including AI-native encounters, Population Intelligence, and Quality tools
- Guide evaluation and implementation of Athena Marketplace vendors or third-party solutions
- Ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with organizational standards
- Stay current on product releases and ensure team readiness for new features of all supported Clinical Applications
- Collaborate with Product and Clinical Operations to drive continuous improvement
- Oversee development of training materials, job aids, and enablement strategies
- Ensure consistent documentation, governance, and change management practices
Competencies:
- Leadership: Builds, mentors, and inspires a high-performing team while fostering accountability and ownership
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns workflow development with organizational goals and long-term vision
- Collaboration: Establishes strong partnerships across Clinical, Product, and Operations teams
- Process & Systems Design: Designs scalable, efficient workflows that improve care delivery and user experience
- Analytical Thinking: Uses data and insights to prioritize opportunities and evaluate impact
- Regulatory Awareness: Ensures all workflows and solutions comply with healthcare standards and policies
Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.