Clinical Informatics Consultant - Full Time Temporary (approx until November 2025) - Markham St[...]

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health organization is seeking a dedicated Informatics Specialist to enhance clinical processes and improve patient outcomes. This role involves collaborating with various teams to implement and evaluate informatics projects, ensuring that information is effectively utilized by clinicians and managers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and project management skills, along with a commitment to quality improvement. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent informatics experience preferred.
• Proficient in computerized patient care systems.

Responsibilities

• Implementing systems for clinical workflows.
• Collaboratively liaises with clinical staff and management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

University Degree in Healthcare Science

University Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MEDITECH Expanse

Computerized Patient Care Systems

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who You Are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
  
  

Positing Closing Date: March 6th, 2025

What We Are Looking For

Working out of the Markham Site you will provide coverage to both the Markham and Uxbridge Sites. You will interact with professional practice, clinical staff, information technology, quality improvement, decision support and health information management; ensuring that information is available to, and appropriately used by, clinicians, managers and directors to enhance clinical care and patient health outcomes. In collaboration with the Information Technology and Professional Practice teams, you will actively participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of informatics projects, including the Advanced Clinical Phases of Meditech Expanse to improve clinical processes and outcomes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Implementing and evaluating systems for clinical and administrative workflows that support interdisciplinary healthcare team activities
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaboratively liaises with clinical staff and physicians, management, IT professionals, Finance, Decision Support, and Health Information Management staff
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and collaborates with others to enhance orientation and training related to clinical documentation and data utility
• Provides guidance and support to users of electronic systems to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the systems within patient care
• Identifies opportunities to integrate data utilization into quality improvement and practice change initiatives and supports data utilization by managers and directors
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

• University degree in either Healthcare Science, Computer science or related discipline
• 2 years recent informatics experience preferred
• Proven proficient computer skills and working experience with computerized patient care systems, ideally MEDITECH Expanse clinical software
• Excellent communication, leadership, project management and change management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, consultative and critical-thinking skills in a quality-focused and team-driven environment with a working knowledge of quality improvements principles
• Excellent interpersonal, team oriented, collaborative, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrates support for eHealth initiatives across the organization
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations and up-to-date knowledge of current trends in informatics and participates in reflective practice to continually improve performance
• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
  
  

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday with occasional off-shift requirements

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

BAND G

Range

$47.86 - $58.77

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.