Senior Informaticist - Clinical

Company: CHI St. Alexius Bismarck
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: September 7, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

The Senior Informaticist applies clinical and informatics knowledge and expertise, critical thinking, and leadership skills to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to promote quality care.  The position works collaboratively with diverse teams (i.e. Operations, Information Technology, Epic AMS, etc) at multiple levels of the organization to achieve the system objectives. In addition, the position assists the customer in areas of evaluating, planning, and implementing strategies for the EMR along with other applications. The position may be responsible for performing the planning, development, and testing of new Epic functionality to include the technical build.  The position may also provide application training and coordination as well as support end users during Implementation and Go-Live events via on-site and remote support.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Leads system analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of clinical applications. Leads customer acceptance level testing of new or enhanced software prior to productive use. Assist with implementation efforts related to organizational needs including workflow process integration. Coordinates evaluation of new technology devices, testing of device utilization and provides training and support of workflow incorporating new device.
2. Leads assigned informatics projects such as: new EMR functionality, creating or adjusting workflows with the EMR. Leads and coordinates EMR optimization activities and adheres to prescribed methodologies for new requests and change management.
3. Provides online virtual or instructor led classes for new hires as well as new or enhanced software functionality to impacted staff. Follows educational materials for training sessions and provides input on changes.
4. Coordinates organizational training needs for the EMR including the development of training schedule for new hires and existing staff; assignment of training resources; review of new or updated training materials; and monitoring of training environments.
5. Performs testing of new optimization requests prior to move to production to identify defects and ensure that solution meets intent of request.
6. Collaborates with Epic AMS or Epic National team on researching and resolving identified break-fix items.
7. Engaged in an annual project focused on adding enhanced functionality and/or creating end user efficiency that generates a positive return on investment for the organization.
8. Remains proficient in the use of all Catholic Health Initiatives Health specific applications that are supported by the Clinical Informatics Department. Maintains accurate documentation with in the Incident Management System to include a clear description of the problem, the steps utilized in problem solving, and a description of the final solution.
9. Participates in assigned committees or workgroups to serve as an Informatics resource.
10. Other duties as assigned by management.

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