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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) · 1 month ago

IT Clinical Informaticist

AK - Juneau

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.15/hr - $47.93/hr

3+ years exp

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska residents. The Clinical Informaticist (CI) plays a crucial role in linking clinical practice with information technology by providing training and support for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of new informatics solutions and support existing systems to ensure optimal performance for staff and patients

Provide ongoing training and support to healthcare staff to ensure efficient use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions for end-users

Identify and resolve issues related to clinical software applications, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations

Conduct routine system maintenance and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization

Work closely with clinicians, IT personnel, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and customize informatics solutions accordingly

Facilitate effective communication between clinical and technical teams to ensure the successful integration of informatics systems

Test, implement, and maintain new or updated informatics solutions and decision-support tools for patient care and healthcare professionals

Assess clinical software performance to confirm it operates correctly before and after code changes

Execute test cases to guarantee comprehensive evaluation of new software functionalities

Stay informed on current informatics best practices and regulatory requirements by reviewing literature, attending educational sessions, joining professional organizations, and leveraging networking opportunities

May be required to participate in an on-call rotation for night and weekend support of SEARHC clinical applications

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electronic Health Record (EHR)InformaticsTrainingSupportProcess ImprovementWorkflow AnalysisCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementOrganizational SkillsMultidisciplinary Team Interaction

Required

An associate's degree in healthcare, technology, or a related field is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred

Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education

3 years of experience comprised of some combination of work in a medical/clinical setting, clinical experience using electronic health records and supporting related workflows, work as a teacher/educator, training new users/staff in processes, workflows or use of systems, experience implementing or maintaining information systems, process or workflow analysis, design and improvement, education relevant to healthcare, information systems or technology

Demonstrated competence with using computer technology and information systems

Strong conflict management skills

Strong customer service orientation

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with multidisciplinary teams