Medical Informatics Analyst

VMFH Division Support Services•Tacoma, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891, expanding its reach and services across the Puget Sound area through strategic partnerships. The organization is committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities it serves, supported by diverse expertise and shared values. They offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, grounded in research and education, through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The organization is recognized for pioneering medical advances and numerous awards, emphasizing top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities. The Medical Informatics Analyst applies informatics knowledge, clinical/operational experience, critical thinking, and leadership to support regional providers and executives. The goal is to increase clinical system efficiency, expand technology utilization, foster innovation, reduce access barriers, facilitate system design and implementation, provide insights for better decisions, improve outcomes, advance regional strategies, and promote quality care. This role is part of a larger team with specific focuses (e.g., Ambulatory Medicine, Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Reporting) and collaborates with regional and national Informatics teams for education, support, and troubleshooting. The analyst also works with diverse teams like Operations, Revenue Cycle, and Information Technology to achieve system objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree (plus 2+ years clinical, healthcare or informatics related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.)
Experience with large, diverse projects including planning, facilitating, and implementation.
EPIC Certification (EPIC) required within 12 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Health Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of Informatics experience.

Responsibilities

Engage with Providers to enhance their Efficiency and Productivity by reducing barriers to complete and efficient documentation, improving charge capture, streamlining workflow, and reducing waste.
Enhance the usability of our providers' electronic platforms to decrease the burden and reduce variability. Remove ineffective systems to increase provider utilization of our technology.
Participate in the Design and support of effective and regulatory-compliant content, Clinical Decision support, and reporting/metrics to provide insight and enhance clinical and operational outcomes
Advocate for the needs of our Regional Providers, representing their needs across the organization and improving their experience with the technology they utilize by supporting optimization, build, and leading change preparedness efforts.
Oversee, enhance, and steward the clinical systems downtime tools and provider downtime readiness.
Remain proficient in using all CommonSpirit Health-specific applications supported by the Medical Informatics team.
Maintains accurate documentation within the Incident Management System to include a clear description of the problem, the steps utilized in problem-solving, and the final solution.
Participates in assigned committees or workgroups to serve as an Informatics resource.
Analyze and interpret data using statistical methods, data mining techniques, and visualization tools to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness through the use of technology.
Perform statistical analysis of patient medical records.
Coordinate projects with Information Technology (IT) to ensure effective integration of clinical systems with other institutional applications.
Assess and document technology requirements, make priority recommendations, and advise on possible options, risks, and costs. Assist in the design, research, and writing of technical specifications. Ensure the implementation of electronic records support and enhance patient care through the facilitation of workflow processes.