Clinical Informatics Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Program Analyst I (NS) for the Walter B. Jones Center, Greenville, NC, to provide independent consultation, analysis of the Epic Electronic Health Record, and project administration.

This role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to analyze data trends and improve outcomes related to patient care. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; Epic EHR experience and Epic Clinical

Qualifications

• Interpret regulations, software, applications and operate hardware for the Epic EHR.
• Present ideas in written form, adjust language to recipient and use correct grammar, organization and structure.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office—Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent consultation, technical assistance, and program administration for the Epic EHR.
• Analyze data and trends related to the electronic health record; work with stakeholders to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare IT professionals to implement and evaluate IT systems.

Skills

Epic EHR experience

Regulatory interpretation

MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word,

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Epic Clinical Trainer Certification

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

W B Jones Alcohol , Drug Abuse Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

60036516

Grade

NC17

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Clinical Informatics Specialist provides independent consultation, technical assistance, training and program/project administration for the Epic Electronic Health Record. This position will provide consultation to internal and external stakeholders, provide considerable analysis and interpretation of data and trends as it relates to the electronic health record. The Clinical Informatics Specialist collaborates with other healthcare and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement and evaluate information technology systems that enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.

This position is required to work onsite at 2577 W 5th Street Greenville, NC 27834.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00

• Ability to interpret regulations, software, applications and operate hardware for the Center’s Epic Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to present ideas in written form, adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient and use correct grammar, organization and structure.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

• Two (2) years of Epic Electronic Health Record experience
• Certified as an Epic Clinical Trainer (CT)

Conditional Requirements: Ability to successfully complete CPR and CPI or facility adopted de-escalation training.

About the Facility:

The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is “To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery”. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 252-830-3426.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.