Clinical Informatics Analyst II

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education机会

Employer paid vacation

Medical Services Plan

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Work-life balance

Job summary

Interior Health in Kelowna is seeking a Clinical Informatics Analyst II on a full-time term basis until 31 January 2027. The role evaluates, plans, implements, tests, maintains and supports information systems to meet clinical and health information needs across Interior Health.

The position provides consultative support and training to regional users of software applications, liaising with software vendors and stakeholders to implement improvements and ensure system effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma in Computer Science plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of clinical and health information systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts requirements analysis and needs assessments for defined departments by interviewing users, assessing information flows and understanding business processes.
• Installs, configures and tests clinical health information systems.
• Documents system processes and procedures; prepares implementation plans and schedules with resource estimates.
• Monitors progress and supports maintenance of clinical information systems.
• Interacts with areas/departments and vendors to troubleshoot, evaluate alternatives and implement changes.
• Serves as primary contact for assigned clinical service areas regarding software applications.

Skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Verbal & Written communication

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

CS degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is looking for a Clinical Informatics Analyst II to join the team on a full time term basis from our Kelowna location and is expected to last until 31st January 2027.

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Work-life balance

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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.