Informatics Analyst

Job Summary:
Works collaboratively with SJH users of business and clinical information systems across the continuum. Coordinating, planning, design, development, integrating, implementation, evaluation and support of business and clinical information systems. Utilizes knowledge and skills of business and clinical practice to determine functions that are suitable for computer applications, ensures information systems are consistent with professional standards of business and clinical practice and participates in the computer training of staff, clinicians and providers. Works with other to identify opportunities to optimize the software, utilize process improvement methods and has an expert depth of knowledge in assigned applications. Serves as the focal point of communication with other departments to assure continuity of processes and work flows. Adheres to and practices the SJH Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Essential Functions:
· Responsible for supporting and directing use of EMR software in business, clinical and physician practice across the continuum.
· Evaluates business and clinical work-flows and documentation. Implements changes to improve documentation of patient care.
· Manages projects from initiation to closure, including scope, feasibility, resource allocation, delivery and communication.
· Coordinates with business and clinical staff to understand impact of application configurations to meet goals and expectations with patient safety as first priority.
· Maintains a broad knowledge of hardware, operating systems, applications, operational analysis, integration and protocols.
· Educates Physicians on new processes and consults with physicians on difficult work flow issues in retrieving information for patient documentation.
· Works independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.
· Acts as project manager for special projects which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations and disseminating information.
· Helps to develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provisions of IT services.
· Implements and forwards external (CMS, State, DNV, OSHA, CDC, etc) and internal standards, organizational policies, mission and vision.
· Protects patient confidentiality, adheres to HIPAA and other regulations and safeguards information systems against unauthorized use.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Required: Associates degree and at least three years of healthcare experience required.
Preferred: Bachelors or Master’s degree in nursing or clinical sciences area, experience in electronic health record implementation and education or certification in information technology preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:
Required: Acute attention to detail and meticulous analytical skills. Strong computer skills.

Functional Demands:
Working Conditions: Virtual or on-site office setting. All areas of organization. Frequent stressful situations. Staff and project management with compresses deadlines.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit/stand in front of computers for extended periods of time, handle multiple disruptions, juggle competing demanding priorities, communicates effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to crouch, stoop, and/or bend. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds as needed.