Intermediate Clinical Informaticist

Posted:
9/30/2024, 6:24:28 AM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Closing Date:

10/14/2024


Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | CORE IRE


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Intermediate Clinical Informaticist plays a vital role in optimizing healthcare data management and electronic health record systems. This position involves analyzing clinical workflows, providing technical support, and implementing informatics solutions to enhance patient care. The informaticist collaborates with clinical staff to identify needs, develops training programs, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field of study plus 5 yrs experience in a healthcare informatics role, or project management role

OR

  • Master’s degree in health informatics, healthcare data analytics or related field of study plus 3 yrs experience in a healthcare informatics role, or project management role


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven programming experience in one or more programming languages is required. Strong coding skills, visualization building, and data analytics experience.
  • Clinical practice with specialty certification of any length may be considered, particularly if eligible for a clinical practice pathway to Informatics sub-specialty certification.
  • Coding languages: SQL


Software: Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge: General knowledge regarding electronic health record database structure, health record reporting, and data visualization


Additional Information:

Additional Information:

  • The informaticist's primary duties involve analyzing and managing clinical data to improve healthcare delivery and the user experience of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • This position is also tasked with ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met, promoting operational efficiency while safeguarding the quality and integrity of UAMS EHR data.
  • As a member of the Decision Support Committee (DSC), the Intermediate Clinical Informaticist provides recommendations on optimizing decision support tools, such as order sets, alerts, and workflow processes used within the EHR.
  • Additionally, the informaticist works within the clinical informatics team to expand the use of reporting tools both within and outside of the EHR, driving data insights and promoting user proficiency with these tools.
  • The development of custom reporting solutions to address informatics and institutional data inquiries.
  • The informaticist utilizes various reporting programs and tools to solve complex problems, such as combining disparate datasets, creating unique metrics, and innovating solutions to enhance clinical informatics and achieve operational goals.
  • The individual significantly contributes to the improvement of clinical and operational efficiency for UAMS Health.
  • This position does include an educational component to support clinical informatics rotations specific to data analytics content.


Salary Information:

Commensurate w/ education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

Yes