Clinical Informatics Specialist

University Health Careers; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers in Boerne, Texas seeks an experienced clinical informatics specialist to support clinicians and the organization by managing health information workflows. The role integrates clinical, computer and information sciences to improve data collection, processing and knowledge sharing across practice, administration, education and research.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate or doctoral degree in a health care profession, with at least five years of clinical practice; a

Qualifications

• Five years required experience in clinical practice.
• Graduate of an accredited graduate or doctoral program in a health care profession.

Responsibilities

• Supports clinicians and the organization by handling information and data workflows.
• Integrates clinical, computer and information sciences to identify, collect, process and manage data for clinical practice, administration, education and research.

Skills

Clinical informatics

Data management

Education

Graduate degree in healthcare profession

Masters degree preferred

Post-graduate informatics coursework preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves clinicians and other users, Information Services and the organization by supporting the information handling work of health care clinicians throughout the University Health System. Integrates clinical, computer and information sciences for the purposes of identifying, collecting, processing and managing data and information. This focus supports clinical practice, administration, education, research and the expansion of clinical knowledge.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited graduate or doctoral program in a specific health care profession (medicine, nursing, etc.) preferred. Five years required experience in clinical practice. Masters degree preferred. Post-graduate course and/or certification in clinical informatics preferred.

LICENSURE

Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.