Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the Role:
At UnitedHealth Group and Optum, we want to make healthcare work better for everyone. This depends on hiring the best and brightest. With a thriving ecosystem of investment and innovation, our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future.
Our teams are at the forefront of building and adapting the latest technologies to propel healthcare forward in a way that better serves everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, we use the most advanced development tools, AI, data science and innovative approaches to make the healthcare system work better for everyone.
An EHR Systems Specialist specializing in Ancillary Lab Information Management serves as a key link between clinical laboratory teams and IT professionals. This role leverages both clinical laboratory workflow expertise and health IT skills to ensure effective integration and smooth operation between laboratory information management systems and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) platforms.
Expertise with lab information management systems, preferably Clinisys/Sunquest set up, support and maintenance, is at the core of this role.
Solid candidates will be able to demonstrate self-motivation and team collaboration. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of this position, solid communication and problem-solving skills are critical.
Our team is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers both our company and our clients - and as our new EHR System Specialist (Ancillary Lab Information Management), you will be an integral part of advancing this mission.
Please note: There will be job-related training where there may be an expectation to work adjusted hours, depending on trainer location/availability. Following this, local hours would be standard with a need for some flexibility when working with US clients.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
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LIS/EHR System Management - maintain and support the LIMS and its integration with the EHR through ongoing monitoring of system performance
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Analyse application issues, identifying root causes, and recommending appropriate solutions
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Work alongside end-users to design, scope, and implement system enhancements
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Configure system settings to resolve issues efficiently, adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
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Develop, maintain, and support critical workflow documentation, test scripts, and configuration guides for essential application functions
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Develop solid relationships with operational stakeholders, customers and business partners
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Collaborate with clinical and technical teams to maintain end-to-end clinical integrity across workflows
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Work independently, taking initiative and managing tasks with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a team
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
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Proven experience supporting Lab Information System platforms, preferably Clinisys/Sunquest, in enterprise healthcare environments
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Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of lab workflows, integrations and downstream dependencies
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Proven experience supporting system data flows or integrations between LIS and downstream systems
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Demonstrated expertise in incident triage, break-fix resolution, and vendor coordination
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Proven experience acting as an application subject matter expert (SME) and supporting upgrades, patches and system changes
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Demonstrated familiarity with ITSM and change management practices, including stabilization and user readiness
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Demonstrated solid communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders such as clinicians, operational leaders, IT teams, and/or external vendors
Preferred Qualifications:
We value a diverse range of skills and experiences. While any of the following qualifications are desirable, they are not mandatory for this role. Candidates from varied backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare, Clinical, Hospital Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field
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Proven previous experience working with lab information systems, healthcare information systems and / or electronic health record (EHR) platforms
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Proven experience with application support or issue resolution, including root cause analysis, ticket management, and collaboration with vendors or internal IT teams
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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