Clinical Applications Specialist

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Applications Specialist will implement and support multi-service clinical software across Health Systems, serving as the primary liaison between staff and the EHR. You will coordinate with IT, HIMS, and quality teams, and provide training to ensure policy and grant compliance.

This role supports process improvements, tests system changes, documents outcomes, and ensures HIPAA compliance. It reports to the Health Systems Manager and supervises the Clinical Applications Coordinator,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, information technology or related field; a combination of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Five (5) years' experience in managing clinical applications.
• Experience with managing data in clinical practice setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and health information security.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Dene' Model of Care and health care management tools to support providers in delivering optimal care across all Health System Departments
• Assures quality health system measures and inform development of optimization tools
• Coordinates installation, maintenance, recommendation of product applications
• Provides onboarding training to staff within all Health Systems Departments
• Conducts system testing and implementation
• Coordinates process issue identification and improvement initiatives
• Documents processes and outcomes to support Health Systems standards
• Maintains and reports data for quality improvement
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Skills

Microsoft Suite

HIPAA knowledge

Interpersonal communications

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Clinical Applications Specialist

Department: Health Systems Management

Program: Health Systems

Reports to: Health Systems Manager

Supervises: Clinical Applications Coordinator

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Clinical Application Specialist will serve in the implementation and ongoing support of multi-service clinical software applications used for all Health Systems Departments. The Clinical Application Specialist supports the daily interface between all Health Systems staff and the electronic health record (EHR). The duties involve consults with the ancillary, Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) and Information Technology (IT) staff, and maintaining ongoing communication with technical support for EHR optimization. The Clinical Application Specialist will provide training to integrated care team staff to assure protocols, grant guidelines, policies and procedures, and will work closely with the quality assurance and process improvement staff and program initiatives across the Health System.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes the Dene' Model of Care and health care management tools to support providers in delivering optimal care across all Health System Departments


• Assures quality health system measures and inform development of optimization tools


• Coordinates installation, maintenance, recommendation of product applications


• Provides onboarding training to staff within all Health Systems Departments


• Conducts system testing and implementation


• Coordinates process issue identification and improvement initiatives


• Documents processes and outcomes to support Health Systems standards


• Maintains and reports data for quality improvement


• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)


• Walk (Move, Traverse)


• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)


• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)


• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)


• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)


• Pushing or Pulling


• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Computer, Copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment

List Tools:

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal

Travel

• Local


• In-State


• Out-of-State

Comments: Travel will be required for meetings and trainings

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, information technology or related field; a combination of experience may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Five (5) years' experience in managing clinical applications


• Experience with managing data in clinical practice setting

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities


• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Alaska preferred

License/Certification

• Valid Alaska driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire


• Basic Life Support certification required, or obtain within 90 days of hire

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire


• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others


• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines


• Excellent interpersonal communications, public speaking, and presentation skills


• Able to provide courteous, collaborative and culturally-honoring service to all clients, staff and visitors, and must be a team player


• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.