Clinical Informatics Specialist

Description & Requirements The Clinical Informaticist coordinates and monitors the analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of clinical informatics applications and projects within the system specialty, population health areas and service line. This role will be filled with individuals from a variety of clinical backgrounds and provides a functional IT link between technical and clinical staff. Provides support by monitoring informatics issues or problems for the system and population health areas. Engages Nursing and Clinical leadership and facilitates support activities for members of the clinical team in coordination with my St. Luke's credential trainers and Clinical Application Specialists. Coaches, mentors, and provides support for members of the clinical team in gaining and maintaining competency in use of clinical information and communication systems. Synthesizes data, information, and knowledge to clarify informatics issues or problems; analyzes multiple approaches/solutions to the informatics issue or problem, develops a recommended informatics solution for the specific issue or problem, and manages the process for implementing the solution to the informatics issue or problem. Identifies, analyzes, prioritizes, redesigns, tests, and implements improvements to existing clinical information systems; leads root cause analysis efforts related to clinical information systems. Develops and coordinates communication about future system changes, upgrades, and downtimes to clinical customers; develops and performs competency assessments related to clinician use of information systems, documents findings; designs and advises targeted training and remediation and evaluates effectiveness of interventions. Develops methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining clinical information system performance improvement results; considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, costs, and impact to patient care when problem-solving. Collaborates with Clinical Learning and Student Services in the development of curriculum and other resource materials; provides education for current and new customers. Collaborates with IHT analysts on complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Collaborates with Informatics leadership and clinicians to identify problems and solutions for issues. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter; provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring; may act as a "lead." Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education: Masters degree Experience: 2 years relevant experience Licenses/Certifications: Must hold one of the following licenses consistent with professional preparation: RN License, Respiratory Therapist License, Occupational Therapist License, Physical Therapist License, Speech Language Physical Therapist License, Medical Technologist License, Licensed Clinical Social Worker What's In It For You At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law. Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers. #J-18808-Ljbffr