Clinical Informatics Analyst - on site/local candidates only

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Support clinical information systems for hospital services and physician office practices through planning, testing, training and evaluation. This full-time role is on site in Bristol, Connecticut, and limited to local candidates.

What could you bring from clinical work?

• Nurses: Your experience reviewing nursing documentation and decision-making workflows could help you evaluate clinical information systems.
• OTs and social workers: Identifying documentation obstacles in electronic medical records could help you investigate and resolve system and user problems.
• PTs: Using clinical documentation systems to record care may help you test application updates against clinical workflows.
• SLPs: If you've adapted explanations of complex information and checked understanding, that experience could help you train electronic medical record users.

Full job description from BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP

Job Details: Job Location: BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

In conjunction with the informatics team and clinical information system support, this individual is responsible for assuring the overall successful use of the current information systems. This individual will be involved in all aspects of planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, training and evaluation of clinical information systems for clinically-based services and physician office practices. This may also include support of applications used by other targeted clinical and business groups throughout the organization.

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

This position facilitates the integration of data, information, and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision making. This is accomplished through the use of information structure, information processes, and information technology.

This position works collaboratively with the Department of Information Technology, medical staff and the various patient care departments.

Function as an effective member on assigned committees and task forces.

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the software along with up to date knowledge of the organization's policies, procedures and business operations as it relates to the use of this system and to regulatory requirements.

Create and maintain training materials and support documentation, provide training and instruction to EMR users in various settings, including on-site, one-on-one, and in groups.

Application update testing and implementation support

The individual in this role will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Educational / Minimum Requirements:

3 years clinical experience in an office setting is preferred.

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.

Experience with building dictionaries and functionality in clinical information systems preferred.

Knowledge of system integration and impact on end user and build of system, from a clinical and a financial standpoint preferred.

Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and problem-solve system and end user issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience working effectively with clinicians and physicians preferred.

Well-organized, with proven ability to multitask and prioritize.

Knowledge of clinical standards as required by State, Federal and The Joint Commission where applicable preferred.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate walking, bending, stooping; physical and digital dexterity; occasional lifting of office supplies and materials. Extended sitting possible.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.