Manager-Clinical Informatics

Position Description :

Schedule : Monday-Friday Day Shift

Location : Daniel Building

Benefits include : 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Under minimal supervision, the Manager Clinical Informatics (CI) supports the UAB Medicine business units in the effective use and application of clinical information and technology across the continuum of care. The Manager CI holds self and others accountable for assigned work / results through the application of clinical informatics practice standards and meeting of service expectations.

As a resource, the Manager CI maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the fields of quality, healthcare and informatics. Builds positive relationships with UAB Medicine, at all levels, to maximize efficient and effective use of clinical information systems (CIS). Advocates for evidence-based learning and professional development practice, clinical content / data governance, and creation / realization of organizational value demonstrated in user satisfaction, clinical productivity and quality outcome improvements.

The Manager CI has delivery and quality responsibility for assigned areas of CI service. S / he provides consultative business, people and informatics practice expertise to design and realize value in alignment with UAB core values

Position Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field with 1-3 years global project / program / team management experience. Minimum 1 year at Clinical Informatics Level III. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Successful completion of the Clinical Informatics Leaders Program in first year of assuming role.

Preferred : Master's Degree in a healthcare / training related field, 2-5 years clinical practice experience, 1-3 years people management experience.

TRAITS & SKILLS : Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to : (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and / or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA / EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled employer.