Surgery Database Analyst

Conifer Health Solutions•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

The Surgery Database Analyst provides facilitation, coordination, and support for nursing computerization within Perioperative Services. This role serves as a consultant/liaison for computer projects involving Surgical Services and Information Management, handling necessary interface activities for implementation and ongoing system operations. The analyst is also responsible for training management for the implementation, integration, and ongoing evolution of clinical information systems for Perioperative Services, and coordinates all aspects of EMR & CPOE for Perioperative Services. The position requires effective communication and a clear understanding of Tenet's standards, vision, and guiding principles.

Requirements

Able to work under pressure, prioritize and vary work schedule as needed to meet deadlines.
Must have critical thinking skills.
Requires good interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to learn new skills and programs.
Strong skills in Business Planning and Project Implementation.
Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school - If Non-RN, degree from a technical school and/or five years experience in Peri-Operative areas.
Two to Five years in a Clinical area.
If RN - Must have a current Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Arizona.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Two years of clinical, healthcare systems implementation, and/or experience in progressively responsible positions.
Experience in assisting with the implementation of clinical and ancillary systems.
Experience with clinical process automation, standardization, and implementation.
Certification in Informatics
BLS

Responsibilities

Facilitates the implementation of SurgiNet and workflow in accordance with Tenet standards.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, clinicians, hospital administrators, ancillary departments, and others to ensure SurgiNet and other clinical initiatives support patient-centered best practices.
Facilitates communications among Perioperative Staff to resolve issues and ensure continuity in clinical processes, such as downtime events and change management requests.
Effectively communicates changes in standards, practice, or functionality to key stakeholders.
Works with the CI director, department managers, clinicians, and Perioperative staff to facilitate problem-solving and ongoing communication through the hospital Clinical Process Improvement Committee (CPIC).
Provides the CI director and Perioperative Services with daily reports regarding issues identified during training and competency concerns for Perioperative Services and Staff.
Develops and maintains an open and fluid line of communication with Materials Management.
Develops and maintains an open and fluid line of communication with ACI resources.
Oversees the operations and maintenance of SurgiNet computer software and hardware.
Monitors the flow of data to and from SurgiNet across all interfaces.
Communicates with tech support personnel to resolve problems, suggest or anticipate enhancements, and implement new applications and support updates for Perioperative Services.
Coordinates activities during and when recovering from any related system or interface downtime.
Responsible for maintaining an updated backup procedure and in-servicing end users for Perioperative Services.
Coordinates activities between Information Services staff, nursing staff, and vendor representatives for Perioperative Services.
Maintains communication and acts as a liaison between all shifts and departments to ensure smooth operation and continuity of work for Perioperative Services.
Provides technical advice and direction to management and staff regarding areas of responsibility for Perioperative Services.
Provides in-service education and training for appropriate department staff for Perioperative Services.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in the field to enhance expertise for Perioperative Services.
Coordinates data collection and system build with facility and ACI & Cerner resources.
Monitors usage of all system(s) within Perioperative Services to ensure that all are functioning properly and are being used consistently according to established guidelines.
Consistently communicates with nursing leadership, staff, and others regarding relevant information to support clinical practice in Perioperative Services.
Assists in the selection of procedures from the MPL and requesting to have new procedures added to the MPL and associated with the site.
Builds and maintains the Item file in close collaboration with Materials Management and utilization of the IMMS interface.
Supervises the building and maintenance of the preference cards.
Serves as the Primary trainer for all SurgiNet trainers, super users, and end users.
Conducts computer proficiency testing of all Perioperative Staff.
Determines security access required for all Perioperative Staff.
Ensures that all EID requests are submitted in a timely manner so that all current employees and new employees have proper access to Cerner/SurgiNet.
Remains current on advances in the areas of Electronic Health Record and Clinic Informatics; participates in industry informatics forums.
Performs other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.