Clinical Informatics Analyst - on site/local candidates only

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking an Informatics Specialist to assure the successful use of current clinical information systems and support EMR users.

You will collaborate with IT, medical staff, and care departments, develop training materials, test applications, and help optimize workflows to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical office experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience building dictionaries and functionality in clinical information systems.
• Knowledge of system integration and impact on end user and build of system.
• Ability to analyze and solve system and end user issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with clinicians and physicians preferred.
• Well-organized with ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Knowledge of clinical standards per State, Federal and The Joint Commission where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate data, information, and knowledge integration to support decisions.
• Collaborate with IT, medical staff and patient care departments.
• Serve on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the software and regulatory requirements.
• Create training materials and support documentation; train EMR users on-site and in groups.
• Application update testing and implementation support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT 06010Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year Degree

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

In conjunction with the informatics team and clinical information system support, this individual is responsible for assuring the overall successful use of the current information systems. This individual will be involved in all aspects of planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, training and evaluation of clinical information systems for clinically-based services and physician office practices. This may also include support of applications used by other targeted clinical and business groups throughout the organization.

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

• This position facilitates the integration of data, information, and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision making. This is accomplished through the use of information structure, information processes, and information technology.
• This position works collaboratively with the Department of Information Technology, medical staff and the various patient care departments.
• Function as an effective member on assigned committees and task forces.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the software along with up to date knowledge of the organization's policies, procedures and business operations as it relates to the use of this system and to regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain training materials and support documentation, provide training and instruction to EMR users in various settings, including on-site, one-on-one, and in groups.
• Application update testing and implementation support
• The individual in this role will perform other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducational / Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years clinical experience in an office setting is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with building dictionaries and functionality in clinical information systems preferred.
• Knowledge of system integration and impact on end user and build of system, from a clinical and a financial standpoint preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and problem-solve system and end user issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working effectively with clinicians and physicians preferred.
• Well-organized, with proven ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Knowledge of clinical standards as required by State, Federal and The Joint Commission where applicable preferred.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate walking, bending, stooping; physical and digital dexterity; occasional lifting of office supplies and materials. Extended sitting possible.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.