What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Informaticist - IT position at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics?
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is excited to be named a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row by the Des Moines Register! Out of many contenders, we proudly secured 7th place among mid-sized employers. We also received the National Healthcare Industry Top Workplace award, highlighting our dedication to excellence in healthcare. These honors reflect the hard work and commitment of our amazing team, making Monroe County Hospital & Clinics a fantastic place to work. Our mission is clear: we put people first!
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Job Schedule
Full-time: 40 hours per week, on-site.
Job Description
Due to growth within, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full-time Clinical Informaticist to join our team.
Primary duties for this position include:
- Actively participates in the development, training, competencies, and implementation/upgrades of EHR or other clinical systems.
- Supports staff in the use of the EHR and clinical information systems.
- Fields inquiries, directs resources, and leads cross-functional teams to utilize the system to its fullest capacity.
- Actively participates and supports the educating superusers on correct procedures and use of the EHR system.
- Actively evaluates and promotes the use of technology to improve clinical documentation processes across all clinical departments.
- Participates in successfully reporting core measure data to promote interoperability requirements from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Develops, builds and maintains EHR reports as needed/requested by departments.
- Leads, develops, implements, and supports clinical care providers and medical staff in the utilization of clinical information systems.
- Works directly with medical providers, clinical teams, and information system vendors in modifying and designing systems to improve workflow and making necessary changes to meet the needs of end users.
- Orients new providers to the EHR system as requested/needed.
- Shares and promotes best practices of EHR functionality within the organization.
- Actively participates on the IT steering team.
- Troubleshoots clinical system issues.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.
- Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.
- Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.
- Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.
- Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.
- Strong understanding of information systems design, integration, and functionality.
- Overall attention to detail, organizational ability, and ability to prioritize.
- The ability to work collaboratively and communicate accurately and clearly, specifically with providers and clinical team members, in a cross-functional team setting.
- Computer experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Proficient in English to communicate with patients, families, and other caregivers.
- Mandatory reporter certified or within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Graduate of a health sciences program such as registered nursing, practical nursing, laboratory sciences, radiology, emergency medical services, health information management, etc.
- Experience working in an electronic health record required
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- Guardian Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Life Insurance
- IPERS
- Generous PTO Package (16 hours of PTO will be given at time of hire)
DCI checks required. E.O.E
