Clinical Informaticist- Principal at Intermountain Health

Job Description

The Clinical & Health Informaticist – Principal challenges the status quo of the healthcare experience through the Science of Informatics. This is an exciting field where experts innovate, design, simplify and translate technology to equitably support the Intermountain Health mission and vision. Informaticist - Consultant is responsible to perform workflow and system analysis and functional design for software development / configuration activities associated with the EHR and other Health Information Technology (HIT)-related initiatives. Also, responsible for participating in the implementation, training, and the adoption and process improvement of the EHR and other HIT-related systems. The Informaticist collaborates with key stakeholder group(s) (e.g. Clinical Programs, Clinical Services, Regions / Divisions, etc.) and key Information System staff in the acquisition, configuration, development, testing, and implementation of solutions (vended and internally developed) with all levels of complexity. This position utilizes a deep and comprehensive informatics skillset to lead complex projects or programs.

The Informaticist - Principal is a leading member of the informatics team and monitors team tasks and projects to ensure completion of quality deliverables by the assigned timeline.

Essential Functions

• Utilize knowledge of workflows in an integrated healthcare system to positively impact the use of technology by caregivers
• Work across organization structure to accomplish objectives, build internal and external relationships
• Effectively use change management, organizational skills and continuous improvement in projects and day to day work
• Independently prioritize and organize work with attention to detail and limited supervision or revision
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, virtual meeting applications, and scheduling applications
• Use advanced informatics skills (People, Process, Technology) and knowledge to positively impact patient safety and quality
• Use functional design methodologies, tools, techniques, and HIT fundamentals within assigned work
• Use clinical workflow analysis to anticipate how system changes and new technology affect clinical workflow processes to assist with workflow design and training
• Use functional design methodologies, tools, techniques, HIT fundamentals user roles, databases, domains, global impacts, and implications of system change
• Analyze workflow data, literature, new technology, best practice, and standards to meaningfully impact workflow design and training
• Knowledge of the functional architecture, security, and compliance requirements relevant to HIT to meaningfully impact system design
• Uses understand interoperability (Standards, Terminology, Workflow) to assist in system and workflow design
• Use knowledge of regulatory standards (Policy/Procedure/Guideline/CMS) to ensure Intermountain Health meets regulations related to Health Information Technology
• Round in facilities across the system to observe workflows, meet with key stakeholders, assist with implementations, and other targeted functions
  
  

Skills

• Informatics
• Information Systems
• Information Technology (IT)
• Clinical Informatics
• Process Improvements
• Clinical Information Systems
• Business Information Systems
• Clinical Workflows
• Long Term Planning
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring, creating standards, and processes for core informatics skills development (gap analysis, problem definition, clinical workflow analysis, etc.)
• Experience developing and communicating strategic plans and influencing the informatics roadmap with leadership
• Experience successfully leading complex projects or initiatives
• Experience cultivating productive relationships with peer and policy organizations, and external vendors
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement
• Experience cultivating productive relationships with executive clinical and business leaders
• Experience managing complex informatics portfolios across multiple healthcare domains
• Experience sharing informatics learnings through publications and presentations internally and externally
• Experience with project governance, data stewardship, and cost-benefit analysis to align with organizational goals
• Registered Nurse and other licensed clinical incumbents must hold and maintain current state licensure.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
  
  

Location:

Lake Park Building

Work City

West Valley City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$48.76 - $76.76

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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