Health Informatics Specialist I- Hybrid - IOWA

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Health Informatics professional in a hybrid role based in Iowa. The position focuses on integrating health data, reporting, and performance improvement across care delivery.

You will work to manage information systems, support educational materials, and ensure compliance with policies. The role requires knowledge of health informatics, at least two years of related experience, and familiarity with clinical information systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health Informatics with at least two years in an informatics or related role.
• Working knowledge of clinical information systems and health IT.
• Understanding of change management principles.
• Understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Researches, collects & analyzes information.
• Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution.
• Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.
• Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
• Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials.
• Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized.
• Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making.
• Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.

Skills

Health Informatics knowledge

Change management

Project management

Data analysis

Clinical information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics or related field

National informatics certification (preferred)

Fellowship or advanced training in Health Informatics (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift:

• Hybrid Position
• Must live near Trinity Location in IOWA

Purpose

Health Informatics (HI) is the specialty that integrates health care science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in clinical practice across the care continuum. Health informatics facilitates the integration of data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support operations. This support is accomplished with information structures, information processes, and information technology.

The goal of informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information management and communication. These activities include the design and use of informatics solutions and technology to support all areas of health care delivery, including, but not limited to, the direct provision of care, establishing effective administrative systems, managing and delivering education experiences, enhancing lifelong learning, and supporting health care research.

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus

• Researches, collects & analyzes information.
• Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution.
• Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.
• Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.

Process Focus

• Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials.
• Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized.
• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.

Data Management & Analysis

• Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives.
• Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making.
• Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of Health Informatics through a combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Health Informatics with at least two (2) years of experience in an informatics or related role and experience with clinical information systems and health information technology. Basic understanding of clinical treatment modalities, educational principles, clinical information systems, accreditation and regulatory standards, and program development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of change management principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

• Certification from a national informatics certifying body preferred.
• Fellowship, academic courses, or other formal training in Health Informatics preferred.

Bachelors Degree with the focus on Health Informatics or related discipline preferred OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

Indirect / Healthcare Support Services: (OSHA: Healthcare support services mean services that facilitate the provision of healthcare services.)

• Occasional clinical / patient facing work environment.
• Includes continuous work time indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions; may encounter occasional variable external environmental conditions.
• Includes occasional lifting, up to 30 pounds unassisted, frequent travel & use of computer; Includes continuous sitting & may require occasional long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling & pushing.

Direct Healthcare & Indirect / Support Healthcare Services: must be able to:

• Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations; Attend to tasks until complete, understand & relate to complex ideas & concepts & be able to remember multiple tasks & regimens extending over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.
• Continuously Read small print, frequent ability to hear normal sounds & voice patterns, able to give / receive instructions & other verbal communications in-person & over the phone / computer / device / equipmen