Senior Informatics Specialist
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
**Health Care Information Systems intends to hire either an Informatics Specialist (PVK2) Requisition or a Senior Informatics Specialist (PVK3) Requisition based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. **
Position Summary:
The Senior Informatics Specialist is a position that has a pivotal role in the coordination and management of activities and resources related to the electronic medical record spanning the entire UI Health Care organization. The Senior Informatics Specialist role combines clinical knowledge and patient care experience with an understanding of the clinical system providing an additional area of expertise to the IT build process. The Senior Informatics Specialist will assist IT staff in design and enhancement of the Epic Electronic Health Record. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary contact for the support of ongoing clinical operations; work with end-users to define system requirements and understand business needs; and will organize and manage customer-driven services in an efficient timely manner. This position will support the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics based departments and staff.
This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.
Position Responsibilities:
Works within clinics and inpatient units to identify and prioritize areas of greatest need through collaboration with nurses unit staff and clinical leaders and HCIS reporting tools.
Guides clinical staff (LIP nursing personnel and clerical staff) with translation of clinical practice into electronic health information systems to improvement efficiencies. Tasks may include many aspects of the EHR such as; creation of new orders set-up of order sets Smart Tools note templates clinical decision support questionnaires etc. requiring knowledge of both Epic applications and clinical workflows.
Translates clinical requirements into system design and workflow customization data collection and database builds
Guides content build and assists technical staff in the creation and customization of applications.
Develops sample input data and tests system changes for usability performance and adherence to standards. Verifies results with clinicians and IT project managers.
Obtains and maintains Epic certification(s)
Serves as a clinical liaison supporting communication among technical staff clinicians and vendors to identify and track installation issues troubleshoot and resolve problems and address concerns.
Maintains documentation on assigned project requirements and design decision.
Provides one-on-one and small group demonstrations and go-live support.
Mentor staff and student employees in areas of expertise
Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical staff at verbal written and presentation level.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends and issues in healthcare nursing practice healthcare informatics national and statewide standards and regulations enterprise policies and procedures related to clinical practice and the legal implications of clinical systems.
Research and recommend incorporation of new functionality into clinical practice.
Collects and analyzes user feedback and identifies revisions and enhancements.
Mentor staff and student employees in areas of expertise
Identifies professional development opportunities and encourages continuous learning
Pay Grade: 6A Grade: 5A
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Location:Hybrid with onsite being at Medical Campus University
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement Assistant available to qualified applicants. benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree in a health-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience Requirements:
5-7 years experience in a clinical position in a health care environment of similar size and complexity including experience as a designer trainer or super-user in a clinical information system implementation cycle.
Proven experience using an electronic health information system in a clinical role including workflow analysis implementation and/or support in an ambulatory or hospital setting.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and/or supervising staff and managing projects.
Excellent communication skills at the verbal written and presentation level.
Demonstrates time management organization of workload delegation analytical decision making skills attention to detail and thoroughness.
Demonstrates ability to analyze situations and make recommendations.
Demonstrated job related experience with and/or commitment to welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of products (such as Outlook Word Excel)
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa or equivalent for clinical profession.
Desired Qualifications:
Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff medical staff interdisciplinary teams and other hospital departments
Masters level preparation or working towards Masters with clinical specialty informatics or management coursework.
Clinical practice experience at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
Experience using the Epic Clinical Information System and/or Epic Certification(s)
To be considered applicants must upload a resume (under submission of relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Please indicate in your cover letter the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For any additional questions please contact Brianne Fowler at .
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