Clinical Informatics Specialist, Part-Time with Benefits 10 Yr EHR & Info Sys Implement

Clinical Informatics Specialist, Part-Time with Benefits 10 Yr EHR & Info Sys Implement

Summary

Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for coordination, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of information systems as they relate to the nursing practice, physician's orders, clinical computer communications, and other information technology aspects of patient care. The goal is to integrate the clinical processes, information sciences and information technologies to meet the information needs of the clinical decision makers.

Responsibilities

Assumes Responsibility for the coordination and management of clinical information systems as they relate to nursing practice, patient care, physician order entry, clinical computer communications and nursing informatics. Develops detailed project plans for assigned projects. Prioritizes and coordinates work plans for timely project completion. Monitors outcomes of activities. Produces weekly report of project status and cross-team impacts. Facilitates system design activities to match clinical workflow and process. Applies standards of practice (clinical policies, regulatory requirements, etc.) to system requirements and design. Leads project work groups and meetings. Oversees building and maintenance of various system parameter tables including clinical reference tables, clinical knowledge base, etc. Ensures adequate testing and validation of systems has occurred before any changes are submitted for move into production. Actively participates in training and on-site implementation activities as required to ensure successful start-up. Assists in the development of an operational management plan after initial start-up. Provides on-going recommendations for improvement and system management. Evaluates simple and complex processes to assure technical applications and operational requirements have been met and the resulting implications identified. Acts as a mentor to others. Acts as team leader in the implementation of major systems. Performs other related duties as assigned. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree and graduate of an approved school of Professional Nursing, Medicine, a Physician Assistant Program or IT or any closely related degree preferred.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Unit Specific Credential

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).