HOD Health Informatic Specialist

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Odessa, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary:

The Health Informatics Specialist is a professional who is under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Informatics.  This role is to provide informatics services to Directors, Managers, and staff. Participates in the assessment of needs pertaining to practice management / clinical information systems, including hardware, software, staff development, and management support specific to clinical practices. Provides content expertise that supports practices. Informaticians transform health care by analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication systems that enhance operational efficiencies, and patient outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.

In collaboration with clinical and operational leaders, the role provides leadership and change management methodologies to advance the operations team utilization of informatics. Oversees end user optimization and efficiency, embeds evidence based, and analytics model to ensure patient outcomes and improve clinical performance. Works with members of the information departments, Directors, Managers, Super-users, clinical departments, and other WHS personnel to accomplish strategic goals.

Required Minimum Education:

  • Associate's Degree in business or related field of study from an accredited university Required

Required Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience Required
  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare management experience in lieu of Associate degree Required

Required Minimum Skills:

  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Proficient in the use of Internet browsers and Microsoft Office products.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be organized and have the ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems.
  • This individual must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
  • The ability to multi-task is essential, as is the ability to function in stressful and emergency situations.
  • Strong detail orientation and time management skills are required.
  • Knowledge of clinical practice operations and clinical workflow in an office setting is necessary.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

  • Epic Certification within 1 Year Required

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.