Clinical Informatics Specialist Job at Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple)

Job Description

The Clinical Informatics Specialist promotes the understanding, integration and application of healthcare information technology in support of clinician/provider objectives, the organization's vision and strategic goals and industry best practices. This position drives the optimal, efficient and effective use of clinical information systems and technology as it relates to patient care, patient safety, user satisfaction, clinical productivity and quality outcomes. Serves as a key constituent that bridges the gap between people, process, clinical knowledge and technology.

Job Responsibility

Utilizes knowledge of BSWH policies, procedures and processes to provide support/guidance/feedback for process improvements, user acceptance testing, education, and implementation/upgrade support
Understands one or more service line workflows and impacts to technology
Support the operational advocate for a service line, POD participant
Participates in user acceptance testing
Demonstrates understanding of one or more health care regulations and the impact on end user workflows and existing functionality through participation in journal clubs, debates or other health informatics supported educational workshops
Assists with the investigation and statement of problems
Able to solve more complex problems extending across single service lines/business units
Follows-up with customers during and after the delivery of services to ensure that their needs have been met
Demonstrates ability to organize project tasks against project milestones and deliverables with minimal supervision
Manages time to meet all project milestones and deliverable dates
Escalates issues with task assignment and milestones appropriately
Seeks out opportunities to lead low complexity enhancements or specific activities associated with a project
Collaborates with EPIC training team and CIL/CIM to develop leader/clinical communication
Assists with discovery and design sessions
Develops basic presentation and meeting facilitation skills
Serves as a resource to end users for information systems and technology
Completes rounding in assigned inpatient/outpatient areas
Provides ongoing support for all upgrades, new releases and enhanced functionality
Effectively communicates system changes, workflow process changes, downtime procedures, etc. to all clinicians/ providers
Participates in CI council
Assumes additional responsibilities to facilitate the achievement of team goals
Sets clear self-development expectations
Demonstrates initiative in professional self-development
Initiates collaboration with others and spontaneously assists others in the delivery of their work

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a clinical environment required
Two or more years of experience working in informatics role preferred
Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred
Licensed clinician such as nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, pharmacy technician, dietitian, respiratory therapist, etc. preferred
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills
Self-directed with excellent organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
Sound understanding of clinical practice as it pertains to the integration of clinical information systems/technology and impact on end users
Able to effectively utilize resources with fiscal responsibility in planning, implementation, and evaluation
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of clinical practice issues and compliance with current standards/competencies and regulatory bodies
Able to manage multiple projects