Clinical Informaticist

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Clinical Informatitcist to join our team. This full time role will work days. Open to remote work.

Purpose of this position: To provide consultation and coordination of clinical information systems and processes that integrate clinical and information science for patient-centered care. The Informaticist is a liaison between information services and clinical end-users, ensuring the optimal clinical user adoption of safe, effective, efficient technology and analytics to support clinical care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, develops, implements and maintains clinical information and operational systems that support clinical workflow and optimal patient care
• Participates in projects pertaining to organizational goals and strategies and regulatory requirements, both in consultative and project lead roles
• Partners with clinical and operational leaders and teams to facilitate prioritization of clinical projects and requests in alignment with organizational goals and initiatives
• Performs assessment and analysis of system performance and usage in order to evaluate effectiveness of interventions and identify opportunities for improvement
• Performs needs assessment and translation to functional requirements for projects and requests
• Maintains knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS and other relevant regulatory requirements and provides advice regarding information system impact on meeting regulatory standards
• Provides education and support to clinical users of technology and promote adoption of new or changed workflows amongst clinical users
• Acts as a constructive change agent and role model for information systems implementation and adoption
• Provides consultative informatics services to clinical and operational staff
• Supports the Analytics and Information Technology governance structure

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in informatics or healthcare-related field OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Informatics and/or clinical relational database experience
• Experience with clinical workflows

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• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with computer programming, statistical tools, databases and evidence based medicine or medical research methodology
• Experience facilitating interdisciplinary clinical/operational improvement activities with increasing complexity, responsibility and demonstrated results
• Experience in healthcare setting including working directly with and providing feedback to clinicians
• Epic certification in at least one Epic module

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• General knowledge of data collection, analysis and reporting
• Strong computer skills including web-based applications, word processing, spreadsheet, graphs and PowerPoint
• Possesses knowledge and skills to lead and manage changes associated with implementing or optimizing clinical information systems and promoting adoption by health professionals
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge, analytical ability and critical decision making skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities, professions and departments. Must be willing to work across clinical areas and outside personal area of clinical expertise
• Possesses good grasp of clinical work flows and ability to perform workflow analysis
• Possesses knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. TJC, CMS)

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.