The Iowa Clinic · 1 month ago
Clinical Informatics Specialist (Full-Time)
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Iowa Clinic is dedicated to optimizing clinical documentation workflows, and they are seeking a Clinical Informatics Specialist to enhance data integrity and support regulatory reporting. This role involves collaborating with various teams to standardize documentation practices and improve quality measure management across clinical settings.
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Responsibilities
Assess, map, and analyze current clinical documentation workflows to identify inefficiencies and gaps for process improvement
Design, implement, and maintain standardized documentation templates and processes across care settings
Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure workflows align with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards
Maintain and monitor staff compliance with electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) specifications within the electronic health record (EHR) system
Ensure accurate data capture and reporting for CMS and other regulatory programs
Partner with Quality and IT teams to validate measure performance and resolve data discrepancies
Act as a subject matter expert for clinical documentation standards and informatics best practices
Provide education and training to clinical staff on documentation workflows and quality measure requirements
Collaborate with EHR analysts and developers to configure and optimize system functionality
Analyze documentation and quality measure data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Prepare and present reports and dashboards for leadership and quality committees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nursing, Health Informatics, or related field required
Minimum of 3 years in clinical informatics, EHR optimization, or quality improvement
Demonstrated knowledge of eCQMs, CMS reporting requirements, and clinical workflow design
Strong understanding of clinical documentation standards and interoperability
Proficiency in EHR systems (Altera, Veradigm, Allscripts, Epic, or similar)
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with people from diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds both orally and in writing
Ability to read and write legibly and understand/follow written and verbal directions
Must demonstrate ability to utilize effective decision-making and problem-solving techniques
Ability to work independently and interdependently with the health care team
Requires organizational and self-motivational skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
Must possess skills to operate business office machines, i.e., computer, fax and photocopy equipment
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations and focused amid constant interruptions in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Active RN license in the State of Iowa preferred
Company
The Iowa Clinic
The Iowa Clinic offers orthopedics, cardiology, colorectal surgery, dermatology, electrodiagnostic medicine and healthcare services.
1001-5000 employees
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