Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Purpose:

Under the oversight of the Manager of Health Informatics, the Epic Clinical Project Coordinator will organize a variety of initiatives/projects, from simple to complex in nature.  You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, direct, and coordinate initiatives throughout the organization to ensure successful results.  You will apply qualitative and quantitative analysis within the framework of an improvement methodology supported by change management strategies to projects and initiatives.  You will work closely with Directors and Managers as well as Team Leads to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets.  You will perform various coordinating tasks, including but not limited to schedule management and administrative duties such as maintaining project documentation and resource allocation. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent time management and communication skills. You will be responsible for the overall success of assigned projects acting as a liaison between stakeholders and Epic Clinical Applications project team members.

Education:

• Bachelor's in healthcare, Business, Informatics or a related field required
• Master's degree in healthcare, Business, Informatics or related field preferred

Licensure and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred):

• Active clinical licensure preferred, but not required
• Epic certification in a clinical application or data/analytics application preferred
• Project Management or Process Improvement certifications strongly preferred
• Certification in performance improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional, PDSA, DMAIC, etc.) required within 18 months of hire

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, including project leadership experience, implementation and support of EHR related projects, quality management or data management/analytics in healthcare setting
• Experience in healthcare preferred
• Minimum of 3 years in leadership role
• Solid organizational skills, including multi-tasking and time management
• Ability to work closely with and communicate effectively with department leaders, physicians, and clinical staff regarding technical and analytical strategies and how they align with clinical processes.
• Demonstrated performance in project management, stakeholder management, data analysis and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions and facilitate improvement in cost, quality, and/or patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills
• The ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities [internal and external], establish a vision for improvement and create a compelling need for change.

Job Responsibilities:

• Single point of intake for health informatics optimization project requests, primarily those with clinical significance.
• Coordinate with application team leads and HI leaders to set project priorities.
• Successfully lead high profile informatics projects to completion and continued optimization.
• Partner with MHS clinical and operational leaders to facilitate project decisions, timelines, and issue mitigation.
• Establish close working relationships with Epic training team, NEPD, and medical staff to develop engagement and implementation strategies with clinical and operational end users.
• Evaluate for potential logistical and technical problems and develop solutions
• Manage project related material by ensuring all are current, documented, and stored properly
• Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes, emails, and Cherwell/Sherlock entries 
• Communicate the identified and defined project requirements, scopes and objectives
• Act as point of contact and communicate project status to all involved
• Work with the Director, Manager, and/or Team Leads to eliminate obstacles
• Ability to generate change through influence rather than authority
• Use proven methods to work effectively with colleagues, organize and lead change, handle crucial conversations and provide strong consultative support when requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023