Medical Informatics Specialist - Information Technology
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Medical Informatics Specialist - Information Technology right now, this career will be delegated in Nebraska. For detail informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Medical Informatics Specialist represents Children’s Hospital and looks for opportuni! ties to promote clinical informatics solutions through an understanding of the roles of various pediatric medical specialties and inpatient care. Serves as a physician advocate within IT to spur innovation. Prioritizes, proposes and leads operational projects/system changes based on careful analysis of current processes. Provides presentations, trains and educates physicians and their staffs on the functions and capabilities of Children’s clinical informatics applications in a variety of settings (large-group, small group, one-on-one).
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
50%
Represents Children’s Hospital and looks for opportunities to promote clinical informatics solutions through an understanding of the roles of various pediatric medical specialties and inpatient care.
Manages clinical application concerns from physicians and works collaboratively with the CMIO and IT to deliver solutions of such issues.
Pro! vides presentations, develop training materials, trains and ed! ucates physicians and their staffs on the functions and capabilities of Children’s clinical informatics applications in a variety of settings (large-group, small group, one-on-one).
Coordinates regular meetings with residents and hospital-based physicians to demonstrate application functionality and to learn about opportunities for improvement and enhancement.
Coordinates regular meetings with physician offices to demonstrate application functionality and to learn about opportunities for improvement and enhancement.
Advises members of the medical staff and resident staff to help them quickly learn new techniques to speed and augment their interactions with clinical informatics systems.
30%
Serves as a physician advocate within IT to spur innovation. Prioritizes, proposes and leads operational projects/system changes based on careful analysis of current processes. Identifies new order ssets and opportunities.
Working wi! th the IT application team, provides prompt, thorough and accurate feedback to physicians regarding problems and requests for enhanced application functionality.
Responsible for reviewing help desk requests from physicians in order to proactively identify problems areas and opportunities for further training or enhanced functionality.
Maintains a relationship with Super-users and clinical nursing leadership.
Responsible for gaining and maintaining technical expertise with Children’s clinical informatics applications at the level of a “Super-userâ€.
Attends and participates in the Physician Informatics Group (PIG) monthly meeting and other scheduled physician IT meetings.
10%
Works with the Physician administration to participate in regular meetings with referring physicians to gather input on referral experiences and provide updates on clinical applications that can help keep the physician informed about his patient! s referred to Children’s Hospital.
Regular attendance at wor! k is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
20%
Communicates complex concepts and issues effectively (written and oral) across all levels within the organization. With the CMIO, writes a monthly newsletter item for the Medical Staff Matters. Seeks and identifies other opportunities for effective one-to-many communication with physicians.
Working with the medical staff, the Universities academic departments, and the Quality and Patient Safety Resource Center, identifies ways in which IT can support outcomes research and demonstrate the value of clinical informatics.
Represents Children’s Hospital at local regional and national meetings as appropriate to promote Children’s IT efforts.
5%
Performs other duties as assigned
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organizat! ion Outcomes
All
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinforce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measurement to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality goals
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Completes every customer interaction with the phrase “Is there anything else I can do to assist� If necessary, documents the issue and assigns to the appropriate technician for resolution.
Resolves Priority 1 and Priority 2 issues within the defined service level agreement every time! . Takes necessary actions to ensure those issues are worked and resolve! d above all other work in their area.
Financial
Quality
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e. disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam)
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/organization policies/procedures including: Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-compliance with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory department/organization job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, annual mandatory reviews, participates and physically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers)
Dept.
Specific
Supports a wor! k environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor identification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhance safety and identify changes for best practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporates department/organization communication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families, Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, understands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically app! roaches their role and displays pride in the organization
Hone! sty and Integrity
Takes personal responsibility for doing the right thing.
Wise Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be comfortable working autonomously with little supervision and have the ability to make sound decisions.
Must be able to work with physicians and be familiar with various pediatric medical specialties.
Must be a self-starter with excellent presentation and written communication skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or other clinical degree required.
Minimum of four years experience in a professional role working with physicians and/o! r physician relations required.
Experience/education in training/educating physicians or other professionals preferred
Experience with clinical applications (Eclipsys, McKesson, ChartMax, Epic) preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Annual Physical
Annual Mandatory Review
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Environment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles, etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanica! l parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
X
Climb or balance
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen
X
Medical Equipment
X
Other:
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other:
More than 100 po! unds
X
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If you were eligible to this career, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Children's Hospital & Medical Center.
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