Clinical Informatics Specialist

Suvida Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare seeks a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our care team in Pasadena, TX. You will document patient encounters, manage EHR data, and ensure accuracy while supporting clinicians and care coordination.

You bring 2+ years clinical experience, strong typing, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, to help improve quality metrics and HIPAA compliant workflows across centers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Prior Medical Scribe experience preferred.
• Efficient use of EHR systems.
• Strong typing and computer proficiency.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to move between Neighborhood Centers as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters in real-time, including histories, exams, tests and treatment plans.
• Input and manage patient data in EHR systems in a compliant manner.
• Review and organize patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Act as liaison between providers and team members for information and follow-up.
• Enter ICD-10 and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assist with documentation queries between coding and providers.
• Support morning huddle with chart research.
• Monitor quality metrics and close gaps in care.
• Assist population health initiatives and chronic care enrollment.
• Stay updated on evidence-based protocols and share updates.

Skills

Clinical Documentation

EHR Proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Typing

Mobility/Travel between centers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Who We Are

At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Who We Are

At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos, to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

What Makes Us Unique

We are an empowered primary care team, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

How We Work

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

Our Promise

• Purpose Driven Career
• Competitive Pay
• Best-In-Class Medical/Dental Coverage
• Free Mental Health & Life Coaching for Team Members and their Dependents
• Holiday Time Off with Pay
• Paid Community Service Day
• Paid Parental/Family Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• And much more....

Position Summary

What You’ll Do

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS) collaborates with Suvida Healthcare primary care providers and assumes a vital role within the Care Team. The primary focus is on ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of medical documentation during patient encounters. Working closely with primary care providers, the CIS scribes and records medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and other pertinent information into electronic health record (EHR) systems. The CIS's support empowers healthcare professionals to allocate more time to patient care while maintaining comprehensive and precise patient records.

Responsibilities

• Patient Encounter Documentation: Accompany healthcare providers during patient visits and accurately document all relevant medical information, including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans in real-time.
• EHR Management: Navigate and proficiently utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to input and manage patient data, ensuring that all documentation adheres to compliance and confidentiality standards.
• Chart Review: Regularly review and organize patient charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information, and addressing inconsistencies or discrepancies.
• Effective Communication: Act as a liaison between healthcare providers and other team members, facilitating the exchange of important information, requests, and follow-up instructions.
• Data Entry and Coding: Enter accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services provided during patient encounters.
• Liaison for Documentation Queries: Serve as a liaison between the coding team and providers to ensure the timely resolution of documentation queries.
• Morning Huddle Preparation: Conduct thorough research of patients' historical charts and external data to enhance the morning huddle presentation.
• Quality Metrics Management: Oversee measurement, analysis, and reporting of healthcare quality metrics. Identify and close gaps in care to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Population Health Optimization: Analyze population health and coding strategies to enhance patient stratification, identifying at-risk patients and assisting in enrolling them in chronic care management protocols.
• Evidence-Based Research: Stay updated on evidence-based medical protocols and provide revised data to the care team.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Adhere to strict patient privacy and confidentiality regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and ensure that all patient data is handled with the utmost discretion.

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is a plus.
• Medical Scribe Experience: Prior experience as a Medical Scribe is preferred, though not obligatory.
• EHR Proficiency: Ability to efficiently use electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Technical Skills: Strong typing skills and advanced computer proficiency.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment with a commitment to accuracy.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, effective time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Mobility: Willingness to move between Neighborhood Centers as needed.
• Bilingual/Multicultural: Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Or Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, preferred.

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.