Clinical EHR Data Analyst

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

12d•$25 - $50

About The Position

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and optimizing the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Provides data analysis, report development, and technical assistance, and supports program activities related to patient care, regulatory compliance, and education. Conducts data collection and abstraction while leading system and data projects requiring advanced expertise. The role analyzes and documents business requirements for EHR projects, translates workflows into functional specifications, and serves as a liaison and clinical resource for providers, staff, and stakeholders. It collaborates with operational leaders on analyses to identify care-improvement opportunities and measure outcomes, and assesses and maintains clinical applications to optimize workflow and patient care. The position also supports system testing, training, troubleshooting, updates, security compliance, and a 24/7 on-call rotation. The position requires a BSN and a Colorado or Compact nursing license. Employees must meet the listed healthcare immunization and screening requirements before their first scheduled workday. The employer conducts a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana. The job is based at Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, Colorado; a specific workplace type is not stated.

Requirements

BSN required.
Colorado nursing license or Compact License required.
At least 4 years of direct patient care experience.
At least 2 years of clinical applications support experience.
Experience with EHR systems, data abstraction, analytics, and reporting tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Meet the stated healthcare immunization and vaccination requirements: evidence of Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination; current seasonal influenza vaccine documentation during the required period; evidence of measles, mumps, and rubella immunity or vaccination; evidence of varicella immunity or vaccination; documented Tdap immunization; and specified tuberculosis screening documentation. Records or evidence of immunity are required before the first scheduled workday.
Successfully complete the employer's pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50)+ pounds; daily stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; standing and walking for more than five hours per day; and occasional running in response to patient-care emergencies.

Nice To Haves

BS in Data Analytics, Data Science, CIS, or equivalent experience.
Experience with Cerner, which is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze and document business requirements for EHR projects and translate workflows into functional specifications.
Serve as a liaison for providers, clinical staff, and stakeholders, consulting on clinical and business processes.
Collaborate with operational leaders to design analyses that identify care-improvement opportunities and measure outcomes.
Assess, develop, and maintain clinical applications to optimize workflow and patient care.
Identify and recommend process enhancements to improve system automation and clinical workflow.
Conduct data analysis for clinical improvements, regulatory compliance, and system enhancements.
Act as a clinical resource and subject matter expert, integrating nursing expertise with IT solutions.
Guide teams in system usage, monitor effectiveness, and manage system updates.
Implement and oversee system testing, user training, and troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with security protocols to protect patient health information.
Maintain knowledge of legal, regulatory, and practice standards.
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support.
Uphold hospital values, maintain confidentiality, and foster a cooperative work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the hospital's philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions and implement them in departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.