Shenandoah Medical Center · 2 months ago
Clinical Information Systems Coordinator
Shenandoah, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelShenandoah Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Information Systems Coordinator to support Nursing and IT functions. This role involves coordinating training on clinical software systems, providing support during system maintenance, and ensuring effective communication between IT and clinical staff.
Health CareHospitalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Participates in core Nursing and Information Technology functions and assists with projects/training
Coordinates training, standard setting, reporting, forms customization, application maintenance, and updates related to the clinical software systems
Provides assistance to the IT department during system maintenance, upgrades, and changes when time is permitted
Provides orientation and ongoing education on the EMR software to nursing staff and providers, with the ability to assist with other department training as needed
Works as a clinic nurse on a periodic basis to maintain clinical awareness and competency
Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of clinical information systems modules, supplemental support systems, and responsible for related training of system users and medical staff
Allows for flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of all shifts
Communicates problems with the system to the vendor and tracks responses, ensuring a resolution
Coordinates and facilitates communication between the IT Department and end users as required
Serves as first line resource for clinical issues with appropriate resolution instructions. Collaborates effectively with vendor/clinical staff regarding application and workflow problems, and reports back findings in an appropriate time frame
Communicates clearly and concisely with all departments, and develops training as needed
Maintains current knowledge of computerized documentation technology and ensuring documentation requirements are met
Maintains exceptional product knowledge and coordinate program to update all employees, including providers, on new features and existing functionality to ensure a smooth transition
Acts as a liaison to the medical staff to assess their needs and provide information and training
Maintains awareness of organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to orders and clinical documentation, and contributes to policy and procedure development as warranted
Develops and maintains a quality improvement program for clinical information systems. Monitors, reports and collaborates with other departments to identify areas for improvement and efficiency. Completes documentation audits for applicable departments
Assists in aspects of planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information system including the electronic medical record (EMR)
Utilizes the knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer applications; apply clinical expertise to guide the evolution of clinical software implementation and help clinicians focus on personalized high-quality patient care in accordance with professional standards of practice
Provides leadership to increase nurse satisfaction and healthcare IT system adoption
Assists clinical staff in troubleshooting, building and maintaining templates or other features of the EMR to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
Works with interdisciplinary teams to define/redefine documentation requirements and practices
Completes programming and alterations to the clinical documentation software
Maintains a broad knowledge of hardware, operating systems, applications, operation analysis and protocols
Understands how the EMR interacts globally so that improvements can be seen across all areas of the facility
Participates in and promotes Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Maintains strong clinical knowledge of healthcare trends, policy, regulatory and compliance issues
Participates in the development of an compliance with HIPPA standards to maintain the security, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of health information
Makes suggestions for nursing areas
Monitors HCAHP scores, reviews current processes and makes appropriate process changes to improve patient satisfaction scores
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Participates in core Nursing and Information Technology functions and assists with projects/training
Coordinates training, standard setting, reporting, forms customization, application maintenance, and updates related to the clinical software systems
Provides assistance to the IT department during system maintenance, upgrades, and changes when time is permitted
Provides orientation and ongoing education on the EMR software to nursing staff and providers, with the ability to assist with other department training as needed
Works as a clinic nurse on a periodic basis to maintain clinical awareness and competency
Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of clinical information systems modules, supplemental support systems, and responsible for related training of system users and medical staff
Allows for flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of all shifts
Communicates problems with the system to the vendor and tracks responses, ensuring a resolution
Coordinates and facilitates communication between the IT Department and end users as required
Serves as first line resource for clinical issues with appropriate resolution instructions
Collaborates effectively with vendor/clinical staff regarding application and workflow problems, and reports back findings in an appropriate time frame
Communicates clearly and concisely with all departments, and develops training as needed
Maintains current knowledge of computerized documentation technology and ensuring documentation requirements are met
Maintains exceptional product knowledge and coordinate program to update all employees, including providers, on new features and existing functionality to ensure a smooth transition
Acts as a liaison to the medical staff to assess their needs and provide information and training
Maintains awareness of organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to orders and clinical documentation, and contributes to policy and procedure development as warranted
Develops and maintains a quality improvement program for clinical information systems
Monitors, reports and collaborates with other departments to identify areas for improvement and efficiency
Completes documentation audits for applicable departments
Assists in aspects of planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information system including the electronic medical record (EMR)
Utilizes the knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer applications
Applies clinical expertise to guide the evolution of clinical software implementation and help clinicians focus on personalized high-quality patient care in accordance with professional standards of practice
Provides leadership to increase nurse satisfaction and healthcare IT system adoption
Assists clinical staff in troubleshooting, building and maintaining templates or other features of the EMR to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
Works with interdisciplinary teams to define/redefine documentation requirements and practices
Completes programming and alterations to the clinical documentation software
Maintains a broad knowledge of hardware, operating systems, applications, operation analysis and protocols
Understands how the EMR interacts globally so that improvements can be seen across all areas of the facility
Participates in and promotes Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Maintains strong clinical knowledge of healthcare trends, policy, regulatory and compliance issues
Participates in the development of an compliance with HIPPA standards to maintain the security, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of health information
Makes suggestions for nursing areas
Monitors HCAHP scores, reviews current processes and makes appropriate process changes to improve patient satisfaction scores
Performs other duties as assigned
Company
Shenandoah Medical Center
Shenandoah Medical Center offers behavioral health, primary care, pediatrics, radiology, neurology, laboratory and rehab therapy services.
Founded in 1918
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Sells
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kaley Neal
Chief Financial Officer
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