Clinical Informatics Specialist

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte Health seeks a Clinical Informatics Specialist to enhance healthcare technology use through data analysis and system integration. This role involves training staff in Lumeo, improving clinical workflows, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a background in health sciences and experience in clinical informatics, contributing to better healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in clinical informatics or healthcare IT.
• Hands-on experience with EHR systems.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical workflows to improve patient care.
• Lead implementation and integration of Lumeo.
• Develop training programs for clinical staff.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary program in health sciences

Formal education in clinical informatics

Tools

Cerner EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Data analytics software

Job description

The Clinical Informatics Specialist plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between healthcare technology and data management. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the planning design development training implementation evaluation and support of clinical information systems initiatives. The position brings the clinical knowledge and leadership required to lead clinicians departments and programs through business process and workflow redesign. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is the liaison between the clinical stakeholders and Information Systems. This role involves collaborating with clinicians IT professionals and healthcare administrators within Quinte Health the southeast partner hospitals and regional team to implement and optimize the health information system (Lumeo) clinical data management platforms and decision-support tools.

Required

Education :

oCompletion of a post-secondary program in the health sciences field (required).

oPreference for formal education in clinical informatics.

Experience :

o2 years of experience in clinical informatics or healthcare IT roles.

oHands-on experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems clinical data systems or other healthcare technologies.

oRecent teaching or coaching experience.

oExperience in a healthcare setting.

Skills :

oStrong understanding of healthcare workflows and clinical processes.

oProficiency in Cerner EHR systems and Microsoft Office.

oAbility to analyze data and generate reports to drive decision-making.

oExcellent communication problem-solving and project management skills.

oExperience with data analytics project management software and database management is preferred.

Duties

Data Analysis and Optimization :

oAnalyze clinical workflows and data to identify opportunities for improvement in patient care and operational efficiency.

oUtilize data from Lumeo and other clinical systems to monitor performance metrics and assist in evidence-based decision-making.

oEnsure data integrity accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.

oPromotes quality assurance in meaningful data collection through the EMR

Implementation & Integration :

oLead the implementation and integration of Lumeo within clinical settings.

oCoordinate with cross-functional teams including IT clinical staff and management to ensure successful technology adoption.

oActs as the primary resource for the related interprofessional patient care teams as well as committees / working groups to process and follow up with requests for system changes upgrades or enhancements

oProvide technical expertise in system design optimization and customization to fit clinical needs.

Training and Support :

oDevelop and deliver training programs for clinical staff on the use of Lumeo and related technologies required to integrate with clinical workflows.

oProvide ongoing support to clinicians and leadership to ensure effective use of Lumeo.

oProvide one-on-one shadowing support to understand how clinicians are interacting with the system and where required providing coaching to optimize use of Lumeo

oComplete workflow analysis to identify deviations from recommended workflows to support performance management discussions

oCreation and maintenance of resources to support onboarding just-in-time learning and remedial training

oServe as a liaison between IT departments and clinical staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Management :

oIncorporates adult learning principles organizational development behavioral and physical sciences communication strategies interpersonal skills and change management sciences in the selection designing delivering and evaluating of educational programs using multiple methodologies and facilitate knowledge transfer to the practice setting.

Workflow Analysis :

oEvaluate existing clinical workflows and recommend opportunities for system optimization to enhance efficiency reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.

oProvide support in the redesign of clinical processes to optimize the use of Lumeo and related technology.

and Continuous Improvement :

oStay current with emerging trends and innovations in healthcare informatics and technology.

oContribute to the development of best practices in clinical informatics.

oMonitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions and suggest improvements based on feedback and performance data.

and Communication :

oWork closely with physicians nurses administrators and IT staff to understand clinical needs and advocate for appropriate design solutions.

oCommunicate complex technical concepts to non-technical staff to facilitate informed decision-making.

oProvides support related to system knowledge in the development of applicable organizational policies and procedures

At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together . We work as one team to enhance lives improve access to high-quality care and build healthier communitiesright where people need it most.

Quinte Healths four hospitals are the heart of our communities delivering exceptional care close to home. As one unified team were passionate about improving lives and expanding access to high-quality healthcare. Our staff physicians and volunteers dont just work herewe live grow and thrive here. If youre compassionate and driven we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment / interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.

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