Informatics Analyst - Des Moines

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Informatics Analyst to translate clinical requirements into system design, customize workflows, and test data collection in clinical settings.

You will develop and deliver training, assist the clinical user community, and collaborate with IT on design and implementation projects, while keeping current with clinical standards and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field or equivalent.
• 1 year of clinical experience in a complex healthcare setting.
• Experience authoring training materials and leading sessions.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Iowa licensure or certification for clinical profession.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical requirements into system design, workflow customization, data collection and testing.
• Provide training and just-in-time tech support in clinical environments.
• Collaborate with IT staff on design and implementation projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical standards and procedures.
• Participate in quality initiatives for safe care delivery.

Skills

Clinical healthcare experience

Training materials

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Iowa licensure/certification

Job description

Support system development and testing. Provide knowledge to translate clinical requirements into system design, workflow customization, data collection and testing. Utilize knowledge and clinical relationships to collaborate with IT staff on design and implementation projects.

Contribute to support of clinical user community with training, on the job demonstrations, and just-in-time technology support in clinical environments.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends and issues in the clinical practice, national and statewide standards and regulations and procedures within the clinical practice.

Participate in quality initiatives for safe and effective care delivery.

Knowledge of the process, tools, techniques, and practices for assuring adherence to quality standards associated with developing, enhancing, and operationalizing application systems and databases.

Exhibits good teamwork, is approachable, cooperative, and contributes to an overall positive and productive work/team environment.

Obtains and maintains Epic certification(s).

Maintains documentation on assigned project requirements and design decision.

Provides one-on-one or small group demonstrations and go-live support.

Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical staff in all methods of communication.

Collects and analyzes user feedback and identifies revisions and enhancements.

Identifies professional development opportunities and encourages continuous learning.

The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Percent of Time:100%

Location: Locations to vary

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 1year of experience (within the last 5 years) in a clinical role in a complex health care environment such as a large medical center/system or teaching hospital.
• Provides and accepts ideas and suggestions in a constructive and helpful manner.
• Experience authoring training materials and leading training sessions in a variety of formats.
• Excellent communication skills at the verbal, written, and presentation level.Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Proficiencywith the Microsoft Suite of products (such as Outlook, Word, Teams, OneNote).
• Licensure or certification in the state of Iowa, or equivalent for clinicalprofession.

Desired Qualifications:

• Clinical practice experience at an academic medical center
• Bachelor’slevel preparation or working towardsBachelor’swithin clinical specialty
• Experience using Epic in an ambulatory or hospital setting.
• Experience translating customer requirements into system design specifications.
• Ability to assess learning needs andmatch tothe most effective education methods.
• Previousexperience providing 24x7 on-call support.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions contact Kaitlyn Merck at [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Informatics Analyst
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 43,240

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .