Clinical Informaticist | Freeman Springdale Hospital

Freeman Health System • Springdale, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Informaticist (CI) is responsible to provide expertise and support in the development and implementation of clinical applications at the facility that enhance direct care while meeting informational needs for trending, tracking and financial analysis. Responsible for integrating clinical content effectively and efficiently within the system parameters by utilizing project management methodologies to ensure that the new technology is used appropriately, established technical and quality standards are followed, solutions are cost effective and the information needs of the system are met. The CI maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics and works closely with clinicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation and Licensure Departments, and Information Systems staff to clarify needs, prioritize requests, recommend technology design, workflow redesign, and support change to the EMR and other technology. Responsible for order set management for the EMR which includes development and maintenance of overall principles for safe design of order sets with a focus on workflow design; order set content including any technical crosswalks or terminology mapping; resource for requests for changes, additional orders, and order sets. Collaborates with clinical authors to develop order sets based on order set standards, patient safety principles, and evidence based practice guidelines and shepherds them through the approval process. Helps identify the clinical data requirements of the patients across the Healthcare System, as it relates to Quality and Safety and coordinates the advancement of clinical information systems to satisfy these data requirements. Maintains ongoing knowledge and understanding of TJC and CMS requirements. Educates clinicians across the enterprise about plans for new information systems and relevant Informatics issues (e.g. data security). Champions the benefits of the new systems to clinicians, facilitates communication and assists in assimilating information technology into daily practice.

Requirements

• Associates of Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support in the development and implementation of clinical applications.
• Integrate clinical content effectively and efficiently within system parameters.
• Utilize project management methodologies to ensure appropriate technology use, adherence to standards, cost-effectiveness, and meeting information needs.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics.
• Work closely with clinicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation and Licensure Departments, and Information Systems staff.
• Clarify needs, prioritize requests, recommend technology design, workflow redesign, and support change to the EMR and other technology.
• Manage order sets for the EMR, including development and maintenance of principles for safe design, content, technical crosswalks, and terminology mapping.
• Serve as a resource for requests regarding changes, additional orders, and order sets.
• Collaborate with clinical authors to develop order sets based on standards, patient safety principles, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Shepherd order sets through the approval process.
• Identify clinical data requirements related to Quality and Safety across the Healthcare System.
• Coordinate the advancement of clinical information systems to satisfy data requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of TJC and CMS requirements.
• Educate clinicians about new information systems and Informatics issues.
• Champion the benefits of new systems to clinicians.
• Facilitate communication and assist in assimilating information technology into daily practice.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree