Clinical Informaticist

The Clinical Informaticist is responsible for planning, implementing, updating, optimizing the use of, supporting, and training of end-users in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and related components for the corporation. The Clinical Informaticist distills, translates, and owns clinical system workflows that pertain to the collection, recording, reviewing, auditing, and use of patient health information as it pertains to acute, ambulatory and supporting healthcare departments.

Providing routine and special EHR application end-user support is a primary function of this position. The Clinical Informaticist will supplement EHR end-user training in coordination with the department leadership. This position is responsible for production and/or dissemination of EHR related curriculum in collaboration with operational leaders, including efforts to convey an appropriate understanding of data concepts.

The Clinical Informaticist may occasionally perform the role of project manager for EHR-related implementations and updates when requested by the Manager of Informatics and Data Analytics. This position will often lead and/or participate in both clinical and financial user groups and other various workgroups as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Informatics or related field required.
• Associate’s degree in a healthcare field from an accredited institution combined with a minimum of 4 years of EHR Informatics or Analyst experience may be considered in lieu of higher formal education.
• Practical experience in a clinical discipline preferred. Primary Duties and

1) Primary support of EHR systems and related digital systems used in clinical disciplines. 2) Participation in interdepartmental teams to determine the needs of the institution for the implementation of new or additional EHR components. 3) Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing EHR to develop strategies for improving these systems as it relates to clinical operations. 4) Understand and support EHR interfaces for demographic and clinical data. 5) Develop and implement educational plans for utilization of EHR and related systems. 6) Participation in and leading of educational sessions related to the optimal use of the EHR and related systems. 7) Development and explanation of ad-hoc reports using native EHR tools. 8) Communication of EHR-related information to operational leaders and clinical staff. 9) Serve as liaison to technical vendors for service, support, and feature development.

Skills and Abilities: 1) Strong interpersonal customer service skills with the ability to meet and work with groups of customers and other stakeholders. 2) Aptitude for understanding and relaying technical concepts. 3) A strong ability to provide instruction with the facility to explain complex technical concepts effectively using mixed-media tools. 4) Ability to both work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as within close team-based environments. 5) Must have organizational and planning skills including the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions, prioritize tasks, maintain performance under pressure, and anticapate the needs of others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 1) Ability to sit for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours per day. 2) Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking, and telephone communication. 3) Frequent computer use, up to 8 hours per day. 4) Very occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, communicable diseases, chemicals, and sharps; eligible for Hepatitis B vaccination if desired. 5) Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 6) Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation, depending on

$49.42-$68.12 Expectations for All Employees: Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Grande Ronde Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Grande Ronde Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Personnel Policy Manual and the Code of Conduct and support the Grande Ronde Hospital Compliance Program.

Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical. Mission: Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics will ensure access to high quality, cost-effective health care in a safe and customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services. Vision: Quality health care is our mission.

Patients are our passion. Values: Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, Credibility