Laboratory Information Systems Analyst

East Orange General Hospital; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Lab Information Systems Analyst to bridge the gap between IT and laboratory operations. This role is crucial for ensuring that clinical systems are effectively implemented and maintained, enhancing the quality of patient care. You will leverage your expertise in clinical systems to optimize workflows, promote standardization, and facilitate training for end users. If you have a passion for improving healthcare delivery through technology and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in clinical system implementations in a laboratory.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and ARRA Meaningful Use requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates clinical content development for laboratory information systems.
• Coordinates testing for applications and super user training.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate of Science/Arts in a lab-related field

Tools

Clinical Information Systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are hospitals and affiliated medical groups, working closely together for the benefit of every person who comes to us for care. We build comprehensive networks of quality healthcare services that are designed to offer our patients highly coordinated, personalized care and help them live healthier lives. Through collaboration, we strive to provide all our patients and medical group members with the quality, affordable healthcare they need and deserve.

The Lab Information Systems Analyst functions as the primary liaison between Information Technology and Laboratory staff. Facilitates the review, revision, and approval of the clinical content to be incorporated into information systems. Ensures that information systems are implemented consistent with regulatory requirements and professional standards of clinical practice. Supports laboratory in the implementation and ongoing use of systems applications.

Essential Functions

1. Performs data collection and workflow review of department operations. Plans, directs, and facilitates laboratory clinical content development efforts including order sets, clinical documentation templates, tools, and data dictionaries. Ensures applications function correctly, efficiently, and thoroughly according to industry standards. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills to accomplish objectives.
2. Plans and executes business process redesign to maximize the integration of clinical practice, system functionality, and operational workflows. Facilitates the changes necessary to maximize workflow automation within patient care areas. Enables change management necessary for clinical process optimization and adoption.
3. Promotes standardization within the organization to comply with healthcare industry requirements and standards. Facilitates decision-making and adoption based on industry best practices. Ensures new processes adhere to regulatory requirements and provide thorough data capture for prompt, smooth, and effective processing.
4. Coordinates the unit, functional, and integrated testing for assigned applications. Identifies discrepancies between department and organizational processing needs and application capabilities, and participates in the development of contingent alternatives.
5. Coordinates super user training for assigned clinical applications using train-the-trainer methodology. Ensures that training meets the needs of the end users as demonstrated by the end user’s ability to proficiently use clinical systems.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Project Management experience.

Minimum Work Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in clinical system implementations in a laboratory. Associate of Science/Arts in a lab-related field. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and ARRA Meaningful Use requirements. Computer proficiency and literacy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload. Ability to provide after-hour and weekend support.