Clinical Informaticist I - Pediatrics

Job Description

Position Summary

The Clinical Informaticist is responsible for understanding clinical requirements in a healthcare setting and translating those requirements into formal specifications for clinical technology products and services. This includes leveraging and optimizing clinical systems to support standardized workflows and processes. The Clinical Informaticist also is responsible for supporting and training end users on clinical systems functionality and workflows, ensuring optimal use of clinical technology to achieve system wide strategic priorities. The Clinical Informaticist utilizes process improvement and change management skills to promote improved quality and process efficiencies through technology. The Clinical Informaticist also works closely with Information Services, ECU Health operations leadership, and Quality to achieve key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Ability to learn new skills quickly; Keen attention to detail; and adept at multi-tasking such as concurrently managing multiple incidents, project tasks, or keep lights on maintenance activities.

Ability to identify, analyze and resolve incidents. Applies training and methodical approach to incident definition and resolution. Follow test plans and change management processes.

Supports the evaluation, testing, and implementation of defect patches, system upgrades and releases according to the Information Services support model and change control procedures.

Performs testing activities and assists users in the testing of all new systems and modifications completely before implementation into the production environment.

Performs a range of work activities in varied environments.

Plan, schedule and monitor own work within set timeframes. Demonstrates an organized approach to work and according to relevant regulations, standards and procedures.

Follow defined processes for the definition, production, and usage of data. Identify risks associated with managing or sharing our data. Utilize existing vendor supplied data definitions and (reporting) solutions before developing/recommending something new.

Understands and applies basic personal security practice and how own role impacts security and demonstrates routine security practice and knowledge required for own work.

Ability to document key data points and common support processes on technology managed directly or indirectly within IS i.e., SN KBs, dependencies, software versioning, workflows, build support documentation.
Manages individual work efforts and completes assignments that meets quality results and desired outcomes under limited supervision.

Follows methodology and procedures set by IS Project Management Office (PMO) and completes assigned tasks related to projects.

Identifies process and performance improvement opportunities to enhance team and departmental functions. Actively promotes collaboration and accepts constructive coaching and mentoring from others.

Embraces opportunities for change and innovation. Regularly demonstrates dependability, self-direction and motivation to learn.
Understands the organizational strategic framework and how team goals accomplish those objectives.

Demonstrates commitment to learning by actively participating in department meetings, organizational training opportunities and career development goals.

Participates in external professional associations (user groups, etc.) to stay informed on industry trends and technology developments
Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Does not make excuses for errors.

Acknowledges and corrects own mistakes, following the Just Culture Model. Understands the risks and consequences that errors in work could have on patient care and/or organizational finances.

Basic knowledge and demonstrates ability to follow ITIL service management practices (i.e. including Change, Incident, Problem, Service Level, Request, Asset, Release).

Understands the importance and role of governance and complies with incident and request responsiveness and adherence to Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements to minimize business disruptions and safety risks.
Aware of how processes and systems affect the organization, what is or is not working as they perform work and deliver services.

Does not make assumptions. Uses applicable data and sources of information from organization, vendor or industry. Asks questions about the processes even if they have been in place forever.
Interacts with team members and customers in a courteous, respectful and reciprocal manner.

Develops effective working relationships with others.

Expresses thoughts and feelings openly with intent of making positive contributions to help the team and customers.
Uses active listening skills, using eye contact and asking questions to seek understanding versus making assumptions. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Uses caution with body language and tone.
Respects team processes and holds self personally accountable.

Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team by working collaboratively with others and supports team decisions. Shares expertise and draws upon other member's skills to improve team performance.

Builds working relationship with business partners, peers and vendors. Understands and collaborates on the analysis of needs and ensures they are being met throughout.

Acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of team and team members.

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree or higher in clinical discipline required; Master's degree in informatics preferred.

0+ years of progressive experience with Informatics tools, workflows and EHR knowledge or related experience.

Ambulatory or Acute clinical or operational experience preferred.

Obtains proficiency from the vendor within 6 months of last class and continues education/learning to understand the functionality of the electronic health record.

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to communicate clinical concepts to technical teams.

Ability to work in a dynamically changing environment with competing priorities with prioritization assistance.

Pay Range

$72259.20 - $105328.08

Other Information

Location - Greenville, NC

Hybrid - onsite 50% of the time (sometimes more with go lives)

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ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.