Clinical Informatics Educator

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital • Sulphur, LA

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About The Position

The Clinical Informatics Educator/Analyst (CIEA) will collaborate as a member of the Information Technology Department and assist with coordination, planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information systems. The CIEA will be accountable for measurable improvements in clinician satisfaction with technology, and in the use of the technology to facilitate best practices, promote patient safety, improve workflow, and reduce errors. The CIEA is responsible for training, supporting, and assisting with the optimization of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), including its components (i.e. Order Sets, Clinician Documentation, Medication administration, etc.). This position works closely and collaborates with the information systems, patient care services, medical records and the education departments to improve and maximize the computerized medical record. In addition, this position serves as an EHR Physician Liaison and assists clinical and non-clinical employees in the workflow needs of the EHR.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Nursing
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse
• One year minimum in informatics/analyst role
• Two years minimum as a Registered Nurse
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to maintain a professional working relationship with area specific departments, and have the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Must possess Project Management Skills and initiative on projects and must possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current Paragon and Wellsoft EHR programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordination, planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information systems.
• Accountable for measurable improvements in clinician satisfaction with technology.
• Use of technology to facilitate best practices, promote patient safety, improve workflow, and reduce errors.
• Training, supporting, and assisting with the optimization of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), including its components (i.e. Order Sets, Clinician Documentation, Medication administration, etc.).
• Works closely and collaborates with the information systems, patient care services, medical records and the education departments to improve and maximize the computerized medical record.
• Serves as an EHR Physician Liaison and assists clinical and non-clinical employees in the workflow needs of the EHR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees