Clinical Informaticist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Omaha, NE is seeking a Clinical Informaticist to lead HIT planning, implementation and sustainment with clinical insight. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure HIT strategies meet patient care needs and guide system optimization and quality reporting.

The role requires EPIC proficiency, EMR experience, and strong communication across healthcare teams; duties include EPIC implementations, project oversight, staff training, workflow impact assessments, and

Qualifications

• BS clinical degree or equivalent (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacist, Respiratory, PT/OT, Radiology)
• Valid clinical license required for clinical informaticist.
• EPIC Proficient or Credentialed within one year of hire.
• Two years experience in clinic setting using computerized EMR.
• Located in or able to commute to the Omaha area.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and plan implementations of new EPIC functionality
• Provide oversight and management of assigned projects from beginning to end of implementation
• Provide training for new hires and existing staff on EPIC functionality
• Perform technical review of new optimization requests and upgrade functionality to assess workflow impact
• Collaborate with EPIC dedicated vendors and teams to research and resolve issues
• Remain proficient in company specific applications supported by the Clinical Informatics Department
• Other duties as assigned
• Depending on licenses and qualifications, this position may be filled as a non-clinical informaticist or specialist

Skills

EPIC proficiency

EMR experience

Clinical workflow knowledge

Training delivery

Project coordination

Education

BS Clinical Degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Computer Science / MIS / Nursing / Informatics / Health admin

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Tools

EPIC software proficiency

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Informaticist, you will lead and support the planning, implementation, and sustainment of clinical health information technology (HIT) with clinical understanding.

Every day you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure HIT strategies meet patient care needs, provide input on system impacts, and guide ongoing strategy for system optimization and quality reporting.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a deep understanding of clinical processes and HIT, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills across all levels of healthcare interaction.

• Analyze and plan implementations of new EPIC functionality

• Provide oversight and management of assigned projects from beginning to end of implementation

• Provide training for new hires and existing staff on EPIC functionality

• Perform technical review of new optimization requests and upgrade functionality to assess workflow impact

• Collaborate with EPIC dedicated vendors and teams to research and resolve issues

• Remain proficient in company specific applications supported by the Clinical Informatics Department

• Other duties as assigned

• Depending on licenses and qualifications, this position may be filled as a non-clinical informaticist or specialist

Job Requirements

Required:

• BS Clinical Degree or equivalent e.g. Nursing, Pharmacist, Respiratory, PT/OT, Radiology, etc.

• Valid clinical license required for clinical informaticist.

• EPIC Proficient or Credentialed within one year of hire.

• Two years experience in clinic setting using computerized EMR.

• Located in or able to commute to the Omaha area.

Preferred:

• EPIC Proficient or Credentialed

• Informatics training and experience working with EMR

• Masters’ Degree in Cumputer science, MIS, Nursing, Informatics, Health admin, or related field

• Project Management Professional Certification

For applicants without clinical experience or license, they may be considered for a similar role as informatics analyst

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$33.84 - $50.34 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.