Health Informaticist

OVERVIEW:

To provide continuous support of interdisciplinary end-users in data capture and efficient utilization of electronic medical record applications. Monitoring health information with goals of meeting quality standards, supporting clinical, business and operational best practices and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains and improves system services/electronic medical record (EClinical Works)

Participate in workflow process redesign efforts

Function as primary support for all electronic medical record application functions

Perform regular analysis of department workflow and provide recommendations for the automation of manual processes

Works with the Quality staff to optimize the clinical design to meet the

needs of interdisciplinary end users: including physicians, nurses, mid- level practitioners, ancillary, clinical and administrative staff

Evaluate and analyze changes and new functionality for electronic medical record applications utilizing change management documentation

Assist in maintaining Master Training Plan for the implementation of electronic medical record applications/processes

Review training materials to facilitate adaptation and user understanding of functionality; recommend changes, revisions as needed

Develop targeted metrics to improve workflow

Audit software upgrades

Help to facilitate adherence to all security and privacy regulations

Maintains and improves system services/electronic medical record (EClinical Works)

Participate in workflow process redesign efforts;

Function as primary support for all electronic medical record application functions

Perform regular analysis of inter-department workflow and provide recommendations for the automation of manual processes

Accountable for clinician adaptation to and optimization of the

documentation and ordering tools within the electronic medical record applications

Evaluate and analyze changes and new functionality for electronic medical record applications utilizing change management documentation

Participate in development of Master Training Plan for the implementation of electronic medical record applications/processes

Review agency policies and procedures to address changes brought about by the implementation of technology and compliance rules; recommend changes as needed

Participate in agency reporting needs, interdepartmentally

Responsible for taking raw data and manipulating it into reports used to communicate to senior leadership

Work closely with Revenue cycle team to produce user friendly revenue cycle reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Analytical skills necessary to analyze and evaluate systems, procedures and processes and identify solutions to system problems

Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills

The ability to collect, analyze and present data in a meaningful way to a wide variety of audiences with various skill levels and various levels of expertise and knowledge

Basic understanding of health clinic processes and operations is required. Understanding of Federally Qualified Health Center processes and operations preferred

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior

Excellent project management skills required to manage multiple competing objectives and to communicate information to executive leadership, management, and end-users

Working knowledge of various clinical systems

Excellent customer service skills

SAS or SQL experience

Data Mining, Report Development, Statistical Analysis

Intermediate to Expert Excel Skill Levels

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical field such as health sciences, public health, or health information management

Master’s Degree in Health Services, public health, or health information management with concentration informatics preferred

• Work Experience
  
  
  

Minimum one year of clinical experience with exposure to Electronic Health Records preferred

Experienced in data abstraction, sorting and reporting

Experience with a Federally Qualified Health Center or outpatient medical facility preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Intermediate to advanced experience in Microsoft® Office Excel

Must provide own transportation as travel throughout the Metro-Detroit area will be regularly required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to electronic device screens such as computers and tablets

Occasional exposure to moderate noise level