Medical Informatics Senior Specialist, Epic
About The Position
The Medical Informatics Senior Specialist, Epic assumes responsibility for all types of clinical information education and training activities by managing resources in response to customer needs through assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Synthesizing knowledge of computer systems and clinical workflow processes, the Senior Specialist collaboratively plans, implements, and evaluates clinical systems and supports end-users. Serves as a role model, consultant, change agent, and facilitator, in assessing learning needs and in planning, implementing, and evaluating the training and support required for safe and efficient use of medical information systems in an evidence-based clinical approach. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- M aster's Degree preferred and 1-2 years' experience as a Clinical Informatics training or systems analyst role and/or as an education specialist in a clinical area with computer knowledge or related experience. Knowledge of EHR applications preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred and 3-5 years' experience as a Clinical Informatics training or systems analyst role and/or as an education specialist in a clinical area with computer knowledge or related experience. Knowledge of EHR applications preferred.
- Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience as a Clinical Informatics training or systems analyst role and/or as an education specialist in a clinical area with computer knowledge or related experience. Knowledge of EHR applications preferred.
- HS diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years experience as a Clinical Informatics training or systems analyst role and/or as an education specialist in a clinical area with computer knowledge or related experience. Knowledge of EHR applications preferred.
- At least one application-specific Epic certification relevant to the department (determined by role leadership) Required within 120 days of hire.
- Must complete Epic certification training if not already Epic certified in the most recent version of the Epic EHR product. Tracked by department leadership.
Nice To Haves
- HIMSS (CAHIMS, CPHIMS) certification or, for licensed nurses - ANCC Nursing Informatics Spec Certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership for the development of work processes and information systems and tools which enable clinical end-users to provide safe, high quality patient care.
- Coordinates end-user involvement in the integration of clinical work and information systems and tools, acting as a liaison and consultant.
- Provides on-going support to clinical end-users of information systems and tools.
- Provides comprehensive management and development of the information systems education and training programs.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
