Information Systems Clinical Informatics Analyst(On-Site) ($10,000 Recruitment Compensation & $5,000 Relo Assistance Available)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position oversees the implementation, support and delivery of clinical information systems to Gila Regional Medical Center Organization. Responsibilities and oversight include upgrades, workflow improvements, testing, and maintenance; and the coordination of educating the Medical Staff and Associates.

This position collaborates for Information Systems Department with Medical Staff, Nursing Services, Organizational Development, Process Improvement and all GRMC Clinic entities to improve and enhance the interchange of clinical information and the computerized medical record.

This position supports strategic organizational goals using information technology to facilitate customer service, improve patient care and resolve business related problems. This position supports clinical review to scheduling and authorization department. Integral to the role is serving as a key contributor in the selection of information systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

• Apply clinical experience and clinical informatics background to collaborate with clinical informatics to communicate, educate, support, optimize and implement clinical information systems and/or applications.
• Support evidence based best practices, workflows patient safety and quality initiatives, as well as regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Supports and drives towards innovation and embraces team culture.
• Routinely engages clinical caregivers to validate, support, train and remediate knowledge deficits related to clinical systems and workflow adoption that directly impact practice and operations.
• Develops, implements, manages, and maintains operational data.
• Manages multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
• Reviews and monitors adherence to policies and compliance procedures.
• Act as a liaison between the manager and/or director.
• Able to work independently adapting to project constraints and resolving problems in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.
• Performs other functions as required by IS Director.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

· Associate’s degree 

· Three (3) years of relevant experience in system applications with a minimum of one (1) year project implementation team lead role required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of eight years’ experience.
• BSN preferred. Strong computer skills required. 
• Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in large complex information systems environments with a wide variety of Healthcare Management Information Systems applications recommended. 
• Extensive clinical practice preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Experience using outlook applications to collect and analyze data preferred

· Develop and utilize electronic health records and clinical applications preferred.

· Clinical Informatics certification preferred.