Clinical Informatics Lab Specialist - Hybrid

Providence • Renton, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Providence is seeking a Clinical Informatics Lab Specialist who will be a subject matter expert working independently to support laboratory components of the EHR, clinical decision support, and laboratory-specific information systems. This role involves collaborating with key contributors and other informatics lab specialists to design and develop effective laboratory workflows, operational processes, and system functions for optimal outcomes and efficiencies. The specialist will support leadership decision-making through data gathering and sophisticated analysis, implement changes aligned with patient safety, strategic, and regulatory goals, and serve as an effective communicator for diverse audiences. Additionally, the role requires developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership, front-line staff, governance groups, multi-disciplinary teams, and vendors, to prioritize demands, set expectations, establish metrics, and manage change implementation. The Clinical Informatics (CI) Lab Specialist is a subject matter expert that works independently to support laboratory components of the EHR, clinical decision support and laboratory specific information systems associated with laboratory testing. The Clinical Informatics (CI) Lab Specialist participates in a collaborative effort with key contributors and other informatics lab specialists, to design and develop effective laboratory workflow, operational processes and system functions to drive optimal outcomes and efficiencies. The Clinical Informatics (CI) Lab Specialist supports leadership decision making by data gathering and conducting sophisticated analysis. Implements change to align with patient safety, strategic and regulatory goals and is effective communicator for varying audiences from clinicians to executive leadership and vendors. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Enterprise Information Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical discipline, Information Technology/Informatics, Business, Education, Management, Communications, or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• 2 years in a position that has the same or similar primary duties working with a clinical information system within a healthcare setting.
• Experience with EHR systems.
• Experience with benefits and challenges of adult learning.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Effective written communication skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction and problem identification and resolution.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the trends and changes taking place in health care
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of the use of health information technology to improve the laboratory and related processes (eg. electronic medical records, laboratory information systems, CPOE, laboratory-provider links, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Upon hire: Informatics certifications or credentialing (may be equivalent for up to 2 years of experience for this position at the hiring manger’s discretion).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and application expertise and recommend processes and/or procedures for enhancements, and modifications to improve existing laboratory information systems.
• Respond to improvement needs in the functional operation of the laboratory computer systems.
• Collaborate and document system design and workflow processes of system needs for clinical and laboratory management, staff, and providers.
• Function as a liaison between laboratory stakeholders and the system build teams.
• Provide technical and application expertise to design, analyze, and optimize clinical and laboratory information systems.
• Ensure system design achieves Health System objectives of standardization, integration, and efficiency and supports compliance with policies and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Work collaboratively with the education team to develop change communication and training materials.
• Obtain approval where required.
• Perform routine maintenance when appropriate; assist with testing updates and new releases prior to production use.
• Frequent travel among facilities is required.
• Occasional travel among PSJH regions is required.
• A valid driver's license, care license, and a reliable vehicle for transportation throughout the region is required.
• Employee may be required to work on-call, after hours and variable shifts and weekends.
• Demonstrate compliance with all system and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with annual safety and competency testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level