Clinical Informaticist

About the position

Implements and supports clinical technology applications for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta user community. Advocates for user needs and coordinates support requests within Information Systems & Technology. Supports efforts which ensure safe patient care and services by developing and delivering clinically and technically sound solutions for customer technology needs. Acts as liaison between Information Systems & Technology and clinical end user patient care departments, vendors, and other technical experts. Functions as clinical expert for assigned application(s) across support/project teams as pertains to technology. Consults with and advises clinical departments on operational integration of available technology.

Responsibilities

  • Functions as a business partner with service lines, departments, individuals, and coworkers.
  • Develops in-depth knowledge of system capabilities, applications, and processes to function effectively as an educator and expert for system users.
  • Advises clinical operational users on integration of technical systems with their workflows.
  • Participates actively in routine meetings with department heads and/or superusers to identify, document, and prioritize their needs.
  • Performs rounds with departments to maintain casual interface with individuals and focus on relationship-building.
  • Coordinates operational and capital project requests with appropriate Information Systems & Technology and operational teams.
  • Acts as contact point with Information Systems & Technology regarding system down time.
  • Provides technical support services.
  • Provides Epic and other applications software support, file maintenance, and build for break-fixes, optimizations, special updates, upgrades, and implementations.
  • Provides assessment, coordination, documentation, release note review, testing, and implementation of programming, upgrade, and project requests.
  • Maintains strong and positive relationships with all application vendors.
  • Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
  • Provides project management services and support.
  • Follows Information Systems & Technology project management protocol.
  • Advocates user perspective and focuses on ensuring a comprehensive support plan and documentation.
  • Works with end users to navigate the project request process.
  • Ensures compliance with Information Systems & Technology, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Joint Commission, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Provides system solutions in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Follows prescribed change management and time reporting processes and documentation requirements.
  • Responds to support calls within designated times according to priority and provides regular updates until resolution.
  • Provides and communicates clear documentation for support, status, and issues resolutions.
  • Remains current on Epic new version training for all applicable Epic certifications.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in a clinical setting
  • State or national license in a clinical field, e.g., Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Medical Technologist (MT), or Dietitian/Nutritionist Certification as applicable to position
  • Ability to apply creative methods to analyze and enhance operational workflows through combined use of clinical expertise and information technology
  • Proven strong oral and written communication skills with a diverse population
  • Proven organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines
  • Creative problem-solver with strong focus on achieving objectives within prescribed timelines while maintaining quality standards and organization requirements
  • Flexibility to manage multiple initiatives and shift priorities based on business needs
  • Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in pediatrics
  • Experience in implementing or supporting clinical information systems and/or advanced computer skills
  • Experience in Epic
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Nursing or allied health field
  • College graduate with clinical degree or equivalent experience
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