Clinical Informatics Specialist - Digital Health
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About The Position
The Clinical Informatics Specialist is a vital clinical professional role within the WellStar Health System, specifically located at Windy Hill Hospital in Marietta, GA. This position operates under the guidance of the Clinical Informatics Manager and is responsible for delivering clinical informatics services to a diverse range of stakeholders, including individuals, physicians, departments, and agencies associated with the health system. The primary objective of this role is to assess and address the needs related to clinical information systems, which encompasses hardware, software, staff development, and management support. The Clinical Informatics Specialist plays a crucial role in transforming healthcare by analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication systems that enhance both individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship. In collaboration with clinical leaders, the Clinical Informatics Specialist is tasked with the design, development, and implementation of the clinical informatics plan. This includes providing leadership and employing change management methodologies to enhance the clinical team's utilization of informatics. The role also involves overseeing end-user optimization and efficiency, embedding evidence-based practices, and utilizing analytics models to ensure improved patient outcomes and clinical performance. The specialist works closely with members of the information technology departments, providers, super-users, clinical departments, and other personnel to achieve strategic goals. The responsibilities of the Clinical Informatics Specialist extend to analyzing clinical workflows, promoting process changes, assessing the information needs of healthcare professionals and patients, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements. The role requires maintaining clinical policies and procedures related to computerized documentation, coordinating complex projects, and assisting project leaders and managers as needed. The specialist is expected to work independently on routine assignments, complete projects on time, and contribute to the analysis, development, testing, and implementation of new systems. Additionally, the specialist may mentor and lead staff in operational improvement processes and projects, while maintaining current knowledge of relevant technology and systems. The position also involves providing technical assistance and support to end-users, conducting training sessions, and creating user-friendly training documentation to maximize the use of clinical applications.
