Electronic Health Record Clinical Application Analyst

Job Responsibilities

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Under supervision of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Clinical Consultant provides clinical support as the EHR Clinical Application Analyst for the Agency's EHR. Responsible for coordinating with program clinical staff for EHR related tasks. Serves as the clinical expert to assist the EHR core Team with EHR tasks for the EHR clinical applications.

Builds, coordinates, facilitates, and assists the EHR clinical consultant with the clinical development and maintenance of the EHR system. Develops and maintains standardized clinical templates for documentation in the EHR. Develops in coordination with central office consultants and area staff standardized workflow processes for each aspect of clinical service delivery within the EHR. Assists the office of nursing and the programs with the creation of clinical policies and procedures that relate to the EHR. Supports the EHR Clinical Consultant with area and program staff to create and maintain clinical "buy-in" for the EHR system. Provides updates, as appropriate to the area and program clinical staff on the status of the EHR. Assists with training, testing, and troubleshooting as related to the clinical aspects of the EHR. Investigate, research and trouble shoot problems in the EHR related to clinical workflows. Coordinate with IT staff any system modifications and contingency plans to IT analyst and others as necessary to expedite resolution. Ensure technology meets clinical requirements. Involved in assigned projects. Assist with communication and coordination between the clinical staff and the EHR CORE team. Serves as the subject matter expert for public health clinical services and advises on the functionality needed for the EHR. Serves as a point of contact for all clinical matters related to the EHR. Assists with Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) operations, maintain supportive nursing practice competencies to include, but not limited to, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal best practice injection administration, oral medication administration, and client emergency response including First Aid, CPR and AED, and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

Agency Additional Requirements: Current driver's license or ability to obtain transportation to fulfill job duties: may be required to use personal vehicle; CPR certification within the first six (6) months and then as required. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Public Health. Current licensure with SC Board of Nursing or compact state. At least one (1) year of Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Record experience is preferred.

Additional Comments

Participates in an emergency or disaster as outlined in the DPH Emergency Plans. During such times, the incumbent should regard himself/herself as being on 24-hour call and subject to duty when such events occur and/or anticipated to occur.

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.