Clinical Informatics Analyst II

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kelowna is seeking a Clinical Informatics Analyst II to support clinical information systems. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, installing and configuring systems, and providing training to users. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and experience in related fields. This is a casual position with variable hours based on needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science.
• Two years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements analysis and needs assessments for a defined department.
• Install, configure and test clinical and health information systems.
• Develop and document systems processes and procedures.
• Monitor and report progress on duties and responsibilities.
• Provide training to users related to software applications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is looking for a Clinical Informatics Analyst II to join the team on a casual basis from our Kelowna location.

Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work, and shifts can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About the job:

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Clinical Informatics Analyst II evaluates, plans, implements, tests, maintains and supports information systems which support clinical and health information needs throughout Interior Health in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. This position provides consultative support and training to regional users of software applications.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

The Clinical Informatics Analyst II will be responsible for clinical and health information systems throughout the software life cycle including the following:

• Conducting requirements analysis/needs assessments for a defined department/program area by conducting user interviews, assessing information flows, and understanding business processes.
• Installing, configuring and testing clinical and health information systems.
• Developing and documenting systems processes and procedures.
• Preparing implementation plans and schedules including estimating resource estimates.
• Monitoring and reporting progress for duties and responsibilities.
• Supporting and maintaining clinical and health information systems.
• Liaises with members of the assigned areas/departments and software vendors to troubleshoot problems, assess priority, research and evaluate alternatives and implement recommendations.
• Determines ongoing information needs, implements system changes and provides support related to clinical and health information software applications.
• Serves as the primary contact person for assigned clinical service area(s) regarding software applications.
• Develops proposals for modification and/or enhancement of vendor software applications and liaises with vendors to oversee installation, testing and problem resolution/debugging of program coding.
• Participates in the development of department standards, methods and procedures.
• Designs, develops, implements and evaluates computerized software dictionaries, databases and reports using vendor software applications.
• Plans, implements and evaluates educational training requirements and provides related training to meet the learning needs of users within the areas/departments with respect to (a) education of new users and (b) the continuing education of users regarding system upgrades and new technology.
• Provides informational input and expertise during acquisition of products and services and during development of department project plans, project priorities and tactical plans as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to organize work.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.