RN-Clinical Informatics Specialist

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

5d

About The Position

The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the analysis, planning, implementation, on-going support and evaluation of clinical information systems that impact team members in the hospital, hospital out-patient clinics and provider offices. Concentrated effort will be given to the process of training providers and clinical staff. Responsibilities include representing the UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital team/departments on the UnityPoint Health work groups. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is a change agent working with the providers and other clinical specialties in the design, training and implementation phases of projects, as well as ensuring that appropriate procedures and processes are developed for sustaining the application of new systems and projects. Why UnityPoint Health? Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org . Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in inpatient/provider setting with clinical expertise. (I.e. Nursing or other Healthcare Profession.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Effective communication skills
• Analytical, organizational and management skills
• Problem-solving
• Technical aptitude-ability to learn new systems quickly
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Information Technology experience.
• Use of Epic’s EMR as an end-user or certified trainer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of EMR practices with clinical providers and IT.
• Leads and coordinates all new system enhancements and requests for optimization impacting the EMR.
• Facilitates education/in-services related to the EMR.
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
• Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities
• Foster Unity:
• Own The Moment:
• Champion Excellence:
• Seize Opportunities:

Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
• We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees