Strategis Consulting · 3 months ago
Clinical Informatics Specialist (On Site) (RN/LPN/CMA)
Springfield, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expStrategis Consulting is seeking a Clinical Informatics Specialist who will enhance the efficiency of clinical documentation processes. The role involves collaborating with clinical staff on Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical IT applications, monitoring health information systems, analyzing data for operational efficiency, and training nursing staff on EHR usage.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Thoroughly understands and promotes using current and future EHR and clinical IT system functionality with physicians, nurses and other care providers and support personnel
Helps identify clinical practice workflow issues and concerns, and provides leadership and guidance to define system and process requirements that will optimize system performance and technology utilization by the clinical staff
Helps troubleshoot EHR and clinical IT system issues, questions, etc
Develops and provides EHR and clinical IT systems training to various staff to help ensure effective system use within the hospital, ambulatory sites and the long-term care facility
Helps design, develop and maintain approved electronic forms, templates, flow sheets, graphic charts and summary reports to ensure that they comply with regulatory and other standards and requirements. Works closely with the HIM department to ensure that new and revised forms are implemented correctly
Ensures that departments maintain a backup manual process to continue daily operations during periods of planned and unplanned IT system downtown
Assist practicing physicians in understanding the current Oracle Health generated nursing forms and summaries with prior approval of Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Operating and Finance Officer and/or Chief Technology Innovation Officer
Reviews EHR policies and procedures and makes recommended changes upon approvals from the Clinical Informatics Manager and/or Chief Technology Innovation Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Operating and Financial Officer and/or Chief Nursing Officer
Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards
Coordinates and participates in continuing education
Leads and coordinates projects, manages resources, and completes projects successfully and on schedule
Identifies, evaluates, and develops plans for introducing technology-based innovations that will increase efficiency, reduce waste, or solve a problem within the organization. Gains technical expertise in functionality that is pertinent to nursing care
Provides nursing clinical expertise to assess and recommend ways technology could enhance workflows and access to patient related information
Maintains a working knowledge of licensing, regulatory, and compliance factors related to clinical information system usage. Assists in development and ongoing review of system related policies, procedures, and competencies; assures technologies and workflows align where appropriate
Conducts research and analysis related to informatics and clinical care, contributing to the organization and healthcare industry. Serves as a resource to end users for information systems and technology; effectively communicates and educates system changes, workflow process changes, downtime procedures, and relevant information to clinical teams
Collaborates and consults with internal and external clinicians, vendors, academic programs, and healthcare organizations to share knowledge and experiences to determine the best possible technologies and solutions for the organization and improve patient care
Incorporates informatics theories, principles, and concepts to evaluate the impact of technology on clinical practice and patient outcomes and informs opportunities for optimization and improvement. Assesses and maintains relevant performance improvement programs
Acts as a change agent, driving organizational change management to ensure successful adoption and maximize value for the healthcare team and patient care
Advances the nursing profession through the development of expertise, participation in research, and dissemination of knowledge and information
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Licensed clinical professional required
Management skills with experience in critical thinking, clinical workflow expertise, analytics, change management strategies, planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, counseling, and verbal and written communications
Licensed clinical professional (CMA, LPN, RN, etc.) required
Minimum of two years' experience implementing or supporting state-of-the-market EHR and/or clinical IT systems or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Advanced computer literacy with the capability to effectively use Microsoft computer software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as EHR database systems
Preferred
Oracle Health experience preferred
Company
Strategis Consulting
At Strategis we help Australian companies innovate their way to success, in strategic and tactical planning & coaching, and in our speciality areas of research, development and technology.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase