What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Informaticist / Health Informatics / Full Time position at Catawba Valley Health System?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary of Performance Expectations:
Assists with the development and on-going support of patient care information systems; to include implementation, and/or upgrades to hardware and software, statistical information, and other projects as assigned. The Health Informaticist leverages both informatics and clinical knowledge to provide innovative solutions utilizing best practices, workflow standardization and user-design principles to create and maintain clinical system solutions. The Health Informaticist participates/leads multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals as well as operational leadership to meet objectives and drive toward clinical transformation initiatives while maintain system accuracy and integrity. Is responsible for directly supporting providers and other clinical end-users in all EHR care settings.
Education And Credentials:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a health care discipline (i.e. RN, OT, PT). Current NC license to practice in respective healthcare field if applicable.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in informatics or health care discipline preferred. Certification in Informatics desired. Project Management training and experience.
Work Experience:
Required:
Three years experience with MEDITECH advanced clinical modules in a health care discipline or clinical informatics experience. May consider two year’s experience with an extensive IT and project management background. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
Experience with report writer applications such as NPR, RD, Crystal, and SQL. Proficient in MicroSoft applications. Four or more years working in clinical informatics providing a leadership role implementing and supporting health care clinical systems. Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams.
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Summary of Performance Expectations:
Assists with the development and on-going support of patient care information systems; to include implementation, and/or upgrades to hardware and software, statistical information, and other projects as assigned. The Health Informaticist leverages both informatics and clinical knowledge to provide innovative solutions utilizing best practices, workflow standardization and user-design principles to create and maintain clinical system solutions. The Health Informaticist participates/leads multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals as well as operational leadership to meet objectives and drive toward clinical transformation initiatives while maintain system accuracy and integrity. Is responsible for directly supporting providers and other clinical end-users in all EHR care settings.
Education And Credentials:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a health care discipline (i.e. RN, OT, PT). Current NC license to practice in respective healthcare field if applicable.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in informatics or health care discipline preferred. Certification in Informatics desired. Project Management training and experience.
Work Experience:
Required:
Three years experience with MEDITECH advanced clinical modules in a health care discipline or clinical informatics experience. May consider two year’s experience with an extensive IT and project management background. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
Experience with report writer applications such as NPR, RD, Crystal, and SQL. Proficient in MicroSoft applications. Four or more years working in clinical informatics providing a leadership role implementing and supporting health care clinical systems. Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams.
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
