RN Clinical Informaticist-Clinical Informatics

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Informaticist to enhance the electronic medical record (EMR) experience for users. This role involves mastering Epic applications, collaborating with clinical staff, and optimizing EMR workflows to improve patient care. The organization is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join a team that values diversity and fosters a culture of belonging, where your expertise will directly impact the quality of care provided to patients.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Early Access to Earned Wages

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited RN nursing program is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Master specific Epic applications and teach them to others.
• Collaborate with IT and clinical staff to optimize EMR implementations.
• Provide training for clinical staff following standardized curricula.

Skills

Clinical Background

Project Management

EMR Optimization

Training and Development

Education

RN Nursing Program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic Applications

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Informaticist focuses on meeting the electronic medical record (EMR) end user IT-related needs for UnityPoint Health Des Moines’ hospital-based and ambulatory departments. This role ensures support of the EMR and other clinical and nonclinical systems related to adoption, implementation, support, optimization, change management, communication, issue management, business continuity, and downtime recovery. The Clinical Informaticist works directly with all levels within UPH DM to support strategic initiatives and enhance patient experience in collaboration with UPH IT resources.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for several years, reflecting our commitment to our team members.

Our comprehensive Total Rewards program offers benefits that cater to your needs at every life stage, including:

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and pet insurance for your furry family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance to support your growth and family needs.

We foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing diversity and unity.

We believe in providing support and development opportunities to deliver an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

1. Master specific Epic applications and UPH-DM workflows. Teach these applications to others following standardized and best practice curricula.
2. Identify issues and opportunities within the EMR, seek approval for enhancements, and assist in prioritizing and implementing system changes.
3. Collaborate with UPH IT, physicians, and clinical staff to optimize EMR implementations based on clinical workflows.
4. Communicate effectively with leadership and end users to ensure smooth implementation of new functionalities, applications, and major releases.
5. Understand and address the impact of the EMR on other clinical applications and operations.
6. Develop departmental operational and management backup procedures for business continuity and downtime recovery.
7. Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining training procedures and materials for assigned applications.
8. Coordinate training schedules and resources across UPH-DM.
9. Provide training for clinical staff following UPH standardized curricula.
10. Monitor training progress and report critical issues as they arise.
11. Use reporting resources to assess EHR competency levels and recommend actions to improve performance and efficiency.
12. Conduct audits and generate reports to ensure documentation standards are met.
13. Develop reporting tools for patient care monitoring.
14. Participate in quality control reviews to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of an accredited RN nursing program is required. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience: A clinical background with at least 2 years of experience in a hospital, physician practice, or educational training role is required. Healthcare-related IT experience with project management responsibilities is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Nursing license is required. Must achieve EPIC Credentialed Trainer status within 4-6 months of hire for assigned EPIC modules.