What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Clinical Informaticist Epic Ambulatory Implementation position at CHI?
Overview
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Responsibilities
This is a remote position and will require up to 25% travel.
Summary
The System Clinical Informaticist will be a part of our EpicGold Implementation Project and be responsible for planning, supporting, and implementing operational readiness activities for Epic EHR implementation within the Ambulatory clinical space, and related clinical technologies. This role collaborates closely with clinical, technical, and operational teams to ensure operational readiness for EHR and technology solutions aligned with best practices, organizational goals, and regulatory standards. Serving as a key consultant, the System Clinical Informaticist provides expert recommendations to leadership at both the facility and system levels, driving the successful implementation of Epic EHR functionalities and related technology applications.
Key Responsibilities
Required:
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Responsibilities
This is a remote position and will require up to 25% travel.
Summary
The System Clinical Informaticist will be a part of our EpicGold Implementation Project and be responsible for planning, supporting, and implementing operational readiness activities for Epic EHR implementation within the Ambulatory clinical space, and related clinical technologies. This role collaborates closely with clinical, technical, and operational teams to ensure operational readiness for EHR and technology solutions aligned with best practices, organizational goals, and regulatory standards. Serving as a key consultant, the System Clinical Informaticist provides expert recommendations to leadership at both the facility and system levels, driving the successful implementation of Epic EHR functionalities and related technology applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Consultation and Stakeholder Support: Serve as a key consultant and liaison to Ambulatory clinical, operational, and IT teams, offering expertise on EHR system use and technology solutions. Work with facility and system leadership to identify needs and recommend technology solutions that support clinical care, operational efficiency, and compliance.
- Collaboration with Project Teams: Work closely with project management teams to support the successful delivery of system-wide clinical informatics initiatives. Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of system upgrades, new functionalities, and integrations. Ensure project deliverables are met within timelines and align with clinical and operational requirements.
- Workflow Analysis and Process Improvement: Analyze current Ambulatory clinical workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement through the use of informatics tools. Lead or support initiatives to redesign workflows, ensuring that new processes align with clinical needs and improve patient care delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement workflow changes that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve patient safety.
- EHR Implementation: Collaborates in the implementation of Epic EHR Ambulatory clinical system functionality to align with CommonSpirit Health’s goals, evidence-based practices, and effective patient care. Provides support to project and design teams, ensuring that region and system user input is integrated into the design and development of the designated EHR system standard.
- Metrics Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Provides guidance and support in the collection and reporting of metrics that define benefits realization, operational efficiencies, and return on investment related to EHR systems. Recommends adjustments to the informatics solutions as necessary to enhance performance and outcomes.
- Emerging Technologies: Evaluate emerging technologies such as third-party applications, artificial intelligence (AI), and other digital health tools within clinical systems. Collaborating with IT, vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with existing EHR platforms, redesigning workflows to leverage new technologies for improved patient care and operational efficiency, and providing training and support to clinicians.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in an ambulatory clinical setting
- Minimum three (3) years of Informatics experience
- Clinical Licensure required (Eg. Nursing, RT, PT, Pharmacist etc.)
- Epic certification required within 1 year of hire
- Experience in Clinical and or HealthCare Business Applications Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Skilled facilitator of virtual meetings
- Epic experience
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour
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