Clinical Informaticist

Clinical & Health Informaticist - SeniorThe Clinical & Health Informaticist - Senior challenges the status quo of the healthcare experience through the Science of Informatics. This is an exciting field where experts innovate, design, simplify and translate technology to equitably support the Intermountain Health mission and vision. The role is responsible to independently perform workflow and system analysis and functional design for software development / configuration activities associated with the EHR and other Health Information Technology (HIT)-related initiatives. Caregivers in this role are also responsible to participate in the implementation, training, adoption and process improvement of the EHR and other clinical applications. The Informaticist functions as a liaison with business and clinical users and the software development / application teams to ensure solutions are designed with safety, the clinician experience, and clinical best practices in mind. This position utilizes an advanced informatics skillset, to support and periodically lead complex projects independently.Essential FunctionsUtilize knowledge of workflows in an integrated healthcare system to positively impact the use of technology by caregiversForm relationships with members of the care team with diverse backgroundsWork flex hours based on project requirementsEffectively use change management, organizational skills and continuous improvement in projects and day to day workIndependently prioritize and organize work with attention to detail and limited supervision or revisionUse word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, virtual meeting applications, and scheduling applicationsEngage providers, nurses, and other clinicians through effective presentation and communicationUse functional design methodologies, tools, techniques, and HIT fundamentals within assigned workAnalyze workflow data, literature, new technology, best practice, and standards to meaningfully impact workflow design and trainingKnowledge of the functional architecture, security, and compliance requirements relevant to HIT to meaningfully impact system designRound in facilities across the system to observe workflows, meet with key stakeholders, assist with implementations, and other targeted functionsSkillsInformaticsInformation SystemsInformation Technology (IT)Clinical InformaticsProcess ImprovementsClinical SystemsClinical Information SystemsBusiness Information SystemsClinical WorkflowsQualificationsDemonstrated informatics experience performing gap analysis, usability assessments, problem definition, HIT optimization, clinical workflow analysis, and other core informatics skillsExperience influencing clinical leaders, providers, nurses, and other clinicians in decision making and conflict resolutionExperience applying informatics fundamentals (People, Process, Technology) to impact quality and safetyExperience successfully leading complex projects or initiatives, small project teams, and achieving the desired budget, outcomes and goalsExperience working with Cerner, Epic, or other EHR vendors and associated health information technologyExperience or training in the use of Continuous ImprovementExperience cultivating productive relationships with executive clinical and business leadersExperience managing complex informatics portfolios across multiple healthcare domainsRegistered Nurse and other licensed clinical incumbents must hold and maintain current state licensure.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.LocationWorld Trade CenterWork CitySalt Lake CityWork StateUtahScheduled Weekly Hours40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$39.97 - $62.91