Clinical Informatics Specialist I

Overview

The entry level Clinical Informatics Specialist 1 will develop a proficiency to coordinate integrate and analyze clinical processes across Health System Health System using clinical information technology process design and evidence to improve patient care quality and financial goals. They will work collaboratively on the design and implementation of technology to improve care and experiences of Health Systems patients providers team members. This role is engaged with national standards professional disciplines and vendor forums.

Responsibilities

Assists the activities related to development and operations of informatics work as an individual contributor for a specific department or service. Facilitates adoption of EMRs and builds relationships with internal and external clinicians to promote technology adoption and clinical practice standards.
Ensures IT systems are designed to meet the clinical goals of high reliability care and a seamless experience for patients and providers. Participates in clinical and operational improvement teams in developing and refining clinical designs requirements and workflows. Participates in documentation of designs requirements and workflows and translating these requirements into specifications for the IT team. Facilitates stakeholder and governance approval of these designs in the SL or department.
Actively participates in safety initiatives and implements risk-mitigating measures as appropriate ensuring compliance with all position-related requirements.
Contributes to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles and/or technical and procedural documentation as needed.
Serves as a liaison between health system providers clinicians and information system leadership.
Works collaboratively across the organization to ensure quality facilitate and implement change and support informatics capabilities development. May collaborate in the development and delivery of educational content and training for internal and external physicians support staff and team members
May perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Required:
A minimum of a Bachelor degree including but not limited to nurse therapist health administration public health social services.
Clinical training and licensure as appropriate to clinical background and state requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Required:
One year of experience in clinical informatics and Epic Clinical Applications
One year of experience in a complex healthcare setting
Aware of and developing in their knowledge and experience of relevant regulatory requirements such as HITECH HIPAA Privacy & Security and other CMS regulations and guidelines.
In-depth knowledge of clinical practice health care administration; patient safety; information and clinical management.
Developing in skills required to support the build and management of data systems and the ability to analyze complex data sets to address clinical operational and personnel management issues
Developing in change management project management skills including financial and budget management scheduling and resource management.
Experience in one or more area of quality improvement and IT methodologies. Agile LEAN product Agil ITIL

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

Required:
Licensure in the state if required by the state board.
Some manner of Quality safety or process improvement certification (examples: Agile LEAN) or similar comparable experience.
Preferred:
Board certification or degree in Clinical Informatics certification or degree.
If a physician a board certification from a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association.
Epic certifications
Clinical Advanced Certification (RN PharmD etc.)

Required Experience:

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