Clinical Informatics Coordinator

Title: Clinical Informatics Coordinator

State Role Title:49115

Hiring Range: $98658 minimum negotiable based on relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Facility Clinical Informaticist reports directly to the Chief Quality Officer at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute and is a dotted line to the DBHDS Director of Clinical Informatics Program. This position supports clinicians and administration in maximizing the effective efficient and safe use of the EHR and other health IT technology by proficient users at the facility. Acting as a key liaison between facility healthcare providers administrators local IT Health IT analysts and vendors this role supports stakeholders in the implementation and use of health IT solutions particularly EHRs throughout the system design lifecycle.

This position facilitates the integration of people and processes with EHR workflows while supporting the development of facility and system-level policies and procedures. By focusing on health IT adoption supporting clinicians and driving innovations this role aims to improve patient outcomes operational efficiency and user satisfaction while reducing variation to enhance quality and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
Working knowledge/experience of behavioral and medical health science care delivery.
Clinical & Administrative Workflows: Strong understanding of healthcare systems patient care processes and facility operations.
Health IT Expertise: Proficient in EHR systems health information exchange and regulatory standards (HIPAA CMS Joint Commission).
Data & Analytics: Skilled in data integration quality improvement analytics and tools.
Change & Project Management: Experienced in technology adoption process mapping and applying project management principles.

This position will also include:
Technical Skills: Ability to facilitate design customize and optimize EHR workflows; knowledge of system lifecycle and downtime procedures.
Communication & Facilitation: Excellent verbal/written communication meeting management and stakeholder engagement.
Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking for workflow analysis troubleshooting and prioritizing requests independently.
Collaboration & Leadership: Credible leader and ethical team player; effective in cross-functional teams and driving change.
Compliance & Standards: Clear understanding of regulatory requirements and evidence-based best practices.
Adaptability & Multi-Tasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Patient-Centric Focus: Empathy for clinician and patient needs to improve care and satisfaction.

Additional Considerations

Master of Science in Clinical Informatics
Veterans and people with National Service
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check drug screen and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers persons who have been convicted of specific barrier crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending barrier charges.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability. Minorities Individuals with Disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.