Clinical Informatics Specialist

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks a qualified oncology RN with informatics expertise to support clinicians and users in handling health data. The role integrates clinical practice with information science to enhance data collection, processing and management across the organization.

Applicants should have a graduate health care degree and at least five years of clinical experience; a master’s degree and clinical informatics certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a health care profession (medicine, nursing, etc.)
• Five years of clinical practice experience required
• Post-graduate course/certification in clinical informatics preferred

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians and users in information handling across University Health System.
• Integrate clinical, computer and information sciences to identify, collect, process and manage data.
• Support clinical practice, administration, education, research and knowledge expansion.

Skills

Clinical practice

Health informatics

Data management

Education

Graduate/professional degree

Master's degree 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.