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This position will be supporting Respiratory Therapy and ICU Nursing.

Job Summary

The Clinical Informatics Specialist leads teams and supports clinicians in the design, development, implementation and optimization of healthcare technologies (including but not limited to the EHR) in both the inpatient and ambulatory environments. The Clinical Informatics Specialist understands future workflow and business process changes impacting the nursing, physician, and ancillary clinical teams to ensure the success of the implementation and ongoing system maintenance. This role will work with staff to optimize the usage of clinical systems through education, quality outcomes and providing support in accordance with organizational goals. The Clinical Informatics Specialist leads teams and is skilled in developing consensus and driving and supporting change. Additionally, the Clinical Informatics Specialist strives to understand clinical and departmental operational processes and incorporates this knowledge to execute best practices in both the clinical and information technology disciplines.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates closely with and communicates between DS leadership and the clinical/operational community to provide leadership for clinical system projects and system wide initiatives. Assists in the development of policies and procedures for the usage of clinical information systems. Leads the integration between clinical areas and DS regarding development and translation of business needs for service lines. Manages workflow identification and business process changes to ensure the success and optimization of new or modified clinical information systems.
• Ensures that new or modified clinical systems maintain patient confidentiality and privacy. Supports clinical users through education and instruction on features and usage of software. Provides documentation support to capture process changes, new workflow, and comprehensive requirements. Delivers reports that clearly communicate the results and/or progress of clinical system initiatives. Makes recommendations when system issues, anomalies, inaccuracies, and errors are noted.
• Remains abreast of trends and developments including associated Epic software solutions/developments and healthcare technologies. Leads governance teams comprised of clinicians and staff to drive consensus-based decision making.
• Functions as the primary liaison between digital services staff and clinicians and medical staff to translate operational process needs into workable technology solutions. Creatively solves clinical challenges to meet the needs of technology requirements
• Participates in multidisciplinary and cross departmental initiatives related to the clinical applications. Recommends and implements system solutions. Supports day-to-day usage of clinical applications and its integration with other computer modules and interfaces, including any new technologies emerging in the future.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships across the organization. Provides information to senior levels of management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare Administration or a related field
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical work experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working with physicians, nurses, and/or pharmacists
• At least one of the below licenses or certifications held upon hire:
  • LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan
  • LIC-Occupational Therapist - State of Michigan
  • LIC-Physical Therapist - State of Michigan
  • LIC-Respiratory Therapist - State of Michigan
  • LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - State of Michigan
  • CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
  • CRT-Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • CRT-Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • CRT-Molecular Biology Technologist - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Informatics, Healthcare Administration or a related field
• CRT-Board Cert Informatics Nurse (BC-IN) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Experience working in Respiratory Therapy or ICU Nursing
• Experience working with Epic

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Clinical Informatics System - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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