Clinical Informatics Analyst II

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH seeks a clinical informatics expert to optimize workflows and documentation for assigned clinical areas. You will evaluate workflows, design technical solutions, and promote Meaningful Use while collaborating with clinical and IT teams.

You will ensure HIPAA compliance, support system adoption, and align projects with organizational mission and patient-centered care. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to translate practice standards

Qualifications

• BSN or related degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of clinical and/or operational experience.
• 2 years of experience with clinical computer systems.
• Knowledge of clinical best practices, operations, policies, procedures, workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to translate workflows and practice standards into an electronic environment.
• Ability to collaborate with project and/or interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to different sites within The MetroHealth System.
• Ability to work in assigned area(s) and any other location based on operational or training needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical informatics expert regarding workflows and documentation requirements for assigned clinical area(s).
• Evaluates clinical workflows/processes, and designs technical solutions to optimize system usability, address regulatory requirements, and promote Meaningful Use.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical and technical disciplines.
• Supports system adoption efforts.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to enhance existing clinical systems, and/or implement new clinical systems.
• Adheres to all HIPAA regulations.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Skills

Clinical informatics

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Analytical aptitude

Translate workflows

Microsoft Office

Education

BSN or related degree

RN licensure in Ohio (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

EMR systems

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Campus

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 08:00- 16:30

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Serves as the clinical informatics expert regarding workflows and documentation requirements for assigned clinical area(s). Evaluates clinical workflows/processes, and designs technical solutions to optimize system usability, address regulatory requirements, and promote Meaningful Use. Serves as a liaison between clinical and technical disciplines. Supports system adoption efforts. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to enhance existing clinical systems, and/or implement new clinical systems. Adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
• 3 years of clinical and/or operational experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
• 2 years of experience working with clinical computer systems.
• Knowledge of clinical best practices, operations, policies, procedures, workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills Excellent critical thinking skills and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to translate workflows and practice standards into an electronic environment.
• Ability to collaborate with project and/or interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to different sites within The MetroHealth System.
• Ability to work in assigned area(s) and any other location based on operational or training needs.

Preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the State of Ohio.
• Currently a Registered Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) in Informatics Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or possess a current Informatics certification in another medical discipline from an approved issuing body.
• Previous experience with clinical informatics systems.
• Knowledge of industry best practices regarding clinical informatics processes, workflow analyses, and system designs.
• Experience using Epic or another Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Experience with implementing or upgrading an EMR system.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.