Clinical Informaticist II @ UAB Medicine

Position Overview

Pay range: $73,945 - $120,165 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

UAB Medicine Health System Information Services (HSIS) plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. This team of more than 400 dedicated individuals keeps UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality care to our patients and business support to our organization. You’ll join a large team with a passion for healthcare information technology and being part of a mission-driven organization.

Job Description

To support efforts to facilitate the achievement of UAB Medicine s vision and strategy through the application of clinical informatics and methods. To positively influence health care delivery and patient care outcomes, promote quality initiatives and make efficient use of resources. To serve as a liaison between HSIS, Ancillary Services and the Health System. To participate in aspects of CIS planning, design, development, implementation, integration, training, ongoing support and evaluation. To apply clinical knowledge and skills of practice to ensure clinical information systems (CIS) usability.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Serves as a Clinical Informatics design and support consultant in the life-cycle of CIS solutions a) Utilizes critical analysis to plan, problem solve, and mitigate risk in the deployment of CIS solutions and related processes. b) Delivers the CI design and end user support functions to demonstrate effectiveness of processes, and identify potential areas for improvement, including:
• c) d) Clinical process redesign Workflow mapping, evaluation and design Information flow design End user needs assessment and functional requirements definition CI team assignment planning. CI end user support planning and delivery Applies CIS use and outcome data to improve CI design and support services delivery. Functions as a Clinical Informatics expert and collaborates with appropriate audiences to enhance use and efficiency of CIS.
• e) Collaborates with the CI Quality team in the development and execution of learning and performance plans.
• f) Provides consultation and problem resolution support in conjunction with implementation teams and project managers for design and end user support measure(s) of success definition for the deployment and value realization of CIS solutions.
• g) Active participation in the CI Professional Development Program
• 2. Champions and Engages in Adoption efforts for CIS implementations and upgrades a) efforts.
• b) Recognizes the impact of change and strategically supports communication and education Effectively participates in system-wide cross-functional teams in a matrix reporting structure, as well as, supports collaboration and champions evidence based CIS best practices methods and solutions.
• c) d) Establishes credibility among stakeholders. Assists project teams in realizing expected improvements through her/his engagement on the execution of CIS operational and tactical plans e) In collaboration with the CI Quality team, contributes to the development of and adheres to CI quality controls and processes for capacity planning, work effort outcome metrics and reporting, communications, knowledge management, and learning.
• 3. Facilitates effective use of clinical information and technology to ensure optimal data integrity
• a) Participates in post implementation change evaluation and supports users in maintaining changed work flow and technological processes.
• b) Independently conduct analysis and develop action plans as needed to support data accuracy and integrity. c) Develops and coordinates a follow-up process to assure documentation compliance for new clinical staff. Participates in the QA process to demonstrate effectiveness of process and identify potential areas for improvement.
• 4. Contributes to the development, execution, and evaluation of testing, training and end user support.

a) May, per role assignment, deliver end user training including, but not limited to, existing and new clinical applications, clinical system upgrades and other changes, new employee orientation, and just-in-time learning as required.

• b) Partners with clinical, HSIS, and other departments/teams to develop and distribute clinical system or workflow related communications and documents.
• c) Collaborates with Clinical Informatics leaders, education departments, nursing educators and other groups to develop end user training, and testing/training plans.
• d) Consulted on clinical informatics planning and service delivery for clinical information system upgrades and downtime events.
• 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a health care related field required and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Current State of Alabama licensure commensurate with healthcare degree (i.e., RN, Radiology, etc.).

Attainment of certification in related healthcare field (i.e. Quality, Informatics, Patient Safety) within 2 years of hire.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.