Clinical Informaticist

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is seeking an Entry-level Clinical Informaticist who will work onsite on a hybrid schedule.

The role reports to an Application Systems Manager and collaborates with Tower Health facilities to support the enterprise EHR and clinical systems. The analyst will provide expertise in evaluation, planning, design, development, implementation, training, maintenance and ongoing support of clinical applications, with advanced knowledge of the Epic

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of clinical workflow

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support in evaluation, planning, design, development, implementation, training, maintenance and ongoing support of clinical applications.
• Collaborate with clinicians, facility leadership, Quality and IT to clarify needs, prioritize requests and advise on technology design.
• Support change to enterprise EHR and other clinical systems and enhance direct patient care.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Change Management

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Summary

This position supports St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and works onsite on a hybrid schedule at St. Christopher's in Philadelphia. Entry-level Clinical Informaticist works independently under the general direction and reports to an Application Systems Manager. This role collaborates at a high level and maintains a working relationship with individual Tower Health facilities clinical leadership and Reading Hospital Nursing Informatics. The Clinical Informatics Coordinator is responsible to provide expertise and support in the evaluation, planning, design, development, implementation, training, maintenance and ongoing support of clinical applications. This role works closely with clinicians, facility/departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Nursing Informatics, and Information Technology to clarify needs, prioritize requests, advise on technology design, workflow/process redesign, and support change to the enterprise electronic health record and other clinical systems. Has an advanced knowledge of the Epic platform for clinical applications, serves as a facility Epic Credentialed Trainer. Advanced independent interaction with clients and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and service-oriented follow-through. Advanced understanding of the associated workflow requirements needed to enhance direct patient care, achieve and maintain federal incentives/standards along with outcomes related to patient safety and quality initiatives. Responsible for establishing credibility at all levels and building partnerships with customers and colleagues. #STC

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.


• Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Strong knowledge and understanding of clinical workflow

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Change Management


• Collaborative Skills


• Computer Skills to include use and navigation


• Customer Service Skills


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills


• Listening Skills


• Medical Terminology


• Microsoft Office Applications


• Multitasking


• Organizational Skills


• Problem Solving Skills


• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.