Health Informatics Director jobs in Lincoln, NE

Health Informatics Director directs an organization's clinical biostatistics or health informatics department. Oversees the analysis, management and performance of health information data to aid patient care. Being a Health Informatics Director monitors latest software and technology to keep processes up-to-date and efficient. Communicates with other departments and team members to identify new sources of data, ensure data is used effectively, and establish new initiatives. Additionally, Health Informatics Director requires a master's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Health Informatics Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Health Informatics Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Health Information
  • Thayer County Health Services
  • Hebron, NE FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION
    Thayer County Health Services-Thayer County, Nebraska
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    This position contributes to the fulfillment of Thayer County Health Services vision and mission by being responsible for clinical process transformation related to development, implementation, and evaluation of the electronic health record (EHR) and all medical record processes and systems.
    SUPERVISION: Reports to Chief Operations Officer SHIFT: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Days
    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent experience in healthcare/health information systems required.
    • RHIT or RHIA certification preferred (or willing to obtain within 5 years of employment).
    • Excellent communication both written and verbal required.
    • Expertise in customer service and personnel management required.
    • Critical thinking and prioritization skills required.
    PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Manages, supervises and directs clinical informatics and health information staff.
    • Responsible for supervision of departmental operations including informatics, coding, medical record release and processing.
    • Sets expectations for staff productivity and accuracy utilizing national benchmarks and standards. Coordinates audit and education for staff.
    • Directs and supervises electronic health record improvement projects and plans.
    • Ensures that electronic health record safety guidelines are monitored and assessed on an annual basis, in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance.
    • Creates, implements and monitors adherence to programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and organization. Ensures the policies, procedures, and regulations are being followed by staff and executes corrective action as defined in the Corrective Action policy when needed.
    • Ensures that policy and procedures follow applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal.
    • Approves schedules and Time & Attendance for those reporting to position.
    • Participates in the development and maintenance of clinical applications, including interfaces, policies procedures, through collaboration with all clinical departments.
    • Coordinates system updates along with the information technology department which includes reviewing release notes and coordinates set up, implementing and training affected clinical departments, updating policies and procedures related to clinical informatics, and maintaining a flexible work schedule to assist with installations, repairs, upgrades and projects that must be performed during non-heavy duty periods.
    • Assess information needs of health care professionals to improve quality and patient care outcomes.
    • Maintain a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the core applications and their association with other information systems within the organization.
    • Participate in research related to the clinical information system and other practice issues as appropriate
    • Provide leadership in the development and revision of initiatives, programs, and systems related to data collection, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation which assist in optimizing patient outcomes, quality of care delivery, patient safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
    • Ensures all staff are appropriately trained and educated in the use of the EHR software and systems.
    • Acts as a contact for EMR system vendors and for clinical departments.
    • Participates in off-site meetings to further knowledge in clinical systems and related objects.
    • Oversees super users in clinical information systems, teaching and motivating clinical staff in using the clinic/financial information systems to its fullest potential.
    • Ensures policy and procedure follow applicable laws and regulations (both state and federal) and participates in developing policies and procedures pertaining to the use of health information.
    • Participates in developing policies and procedures pertaining to use of health information systems
    • Complies, understands, and enforces state and regulatory requirements related to the performance of TCHS operations and requirements, including but not limited to HIPAA, departmental and organization-wide policies, Critical Access requirements, and Federal and State of Nebraska regulations.
    • Enhances personal growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
    • Involved in a quality assurance program that provides optimal patient care and work collaboratively together with hospital nursing team members to ensure quality patient care in regards to core measures and meaningful use.
    • Serves on committees and attends meetings as assigned.
    • Responsible for maintenance of the EHR-related performance.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
    • Maintains and promotes good health practices.
    • Will conform to TCHS procedures and policies.
    • Will perform all duties as described by the job description within the scope of licensure.
    • Does not discuss patient matters such as medical treatment, diagnosis or history outside of the clinical setting in; keeping in compliance of HIPAA.
    • Understand and comply with the requirements of Thayer County Health Services’ Compliance Program, including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Manual, all supporting policies for compliance and compliance plans.
    • Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by organizational policy and as requested by supervisor.
    • Consistently support the Compliance Program through personal example; the provision of day-to-day instruction and correction to employees in regard to compliance-related issues; application of appropriate discipline as required for compliance violations; and ongoing monitoring of activities and work product in areas of responsibility with respect to compliance related issues.
    • Identify departmental and/or facility performance improvement opportunities and actively engage staff as appropriate to promote performance improvement initiatives. Establish, modify, and monitor department specific performance improvement opportunities. When appropriate, develop action plans and report to Performance Improvement Committee.
    • Demonstrates formal greetings with patients, visitor and TCHS staff.
    • Willingly accepts new responsibilities and cooperates with implementation of change.
    • Dresses in a neat, clean uniform for patient care; maintains high personal hygiene standards.
    • Demonstrates respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence through a “We Care” philosophy with all patients, visitors, and TCHS staff.
    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    • Indoor, smoke free, patient care environment.
    • Some travel may be required for educational opportunities.
    • Health care workers who prepare or administer hazardous drugs or who work in areas where these drugs are used may be exposed to these agents in the air or on work surfaces, contaminated clothing, medical equipment, patient excreta, and other surfaces. Studies have associated workplace exposures to hazardous drugs with health effects such as skin rashes and adverse reproductive outcomes (including infertility, spontaneous abortions, and congenital malformations) and possibly leukemia and other cancers. The health risk is influenced by the extent of the exposure and the potency and toxicity of the hazardous drug. Due to these risks, all pharmacy staff are required to be fitted annually for a filtered respirator.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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    (36-66% of day)
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    (67-100% of Day)


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Home Health & Hospice Director
  • Valley County Health System
  • Ord, NE FULL_TIME
  • Valley County Health System Home Health & Hospice department has an exciting opportunity available for a Home Health & Hospice Director to join our professional and dedicated healthcare team. This is ...
  • 29 Days Ago
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Home Health and Hospice Director
  • Valley County Health System
  • Ord, NE FULL_TIME
  • Valley County Health System Home Health & Hospice department has an exciting opportunity available for a Home Health & Hospice Director to join our professional and dedicated healthcare team. This is ...
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Director OP Behavioral Health
  • Boys Town
  • Grand Island, NE OTHER
  • Oversee operations and staff of the Behavioral Health Clinic.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Coordinates and is responsible for the development and implementation of outpatient behavioral health servi...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Behavioral Health Program Director
  • Brodstone Healthcare
  • Superior, NE FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Program Director is responsible for the outpatient behavioral health treatment services delivered by the Thrive Department. The Director will work with Brodstone lea...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Maintenance Director
  • Genesis Health Clubs
  • Lincoln, NE FULL_TIME
  • This position is responsible for the maintenance of the Club’s property including, but not limited to general facility maintenance, repair of buildings, construction projects and equipment. Will respo...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Creative Services Director
  • KLKN-TV
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Job Title: Creative Service Director Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Position Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, commensur...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Aisles Online Shopper
  • Hy-Vee, Inc.
  • Lincoln, NE
  • At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Aisles Online Pickup Clerk
  • Hy-Vee, Inc.
  • Lincoln, NE
  • At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Field Director
  • Nebraska Appleseed And Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Organization DescriptionNebraska Appleseed is a nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all N...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director, Master Data Management - Patient Services
  • Allergan
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Company DescriptionAbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious hea...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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UX Lead, Experience Design (XD) - J&J Technology (JJT)
  • J&j Family Of Companies
  • Lincoln, NE
  • J&J Family of Companies UX Lead, Experience Design (XD) - J&J Technology (JJT) Lincoln , Nebraska Apply Now UX Lead, Exp...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Manager
  • The Harbor Senior Care
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Job Description Job Description The Harbor Senior Care Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Memory C...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Marketing Operations
  • RentVision
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Job Purpose The primary purpose of the Director of Marketing Operations is to lead, manage, and hold accountable (LMA) t...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a population of 284,736 in 2017. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 353,120 people, making it the 106th-largest combined statistical area in the United ...
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What does a Health Informatics Director do?

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A Health Informatics Specialist is not on the front lines of healthcare.
December 18, 2019
Health Informatics Director in Battle Creek, MI
Health informatics (also called health care informatics, healthcare informatics, medical informatics, nursing informatics, clinical informatics, or biomedical informatics) is information engineering applied to the field of health care, essentially the management and use of patient health care information.
February 24, 2020
Health Informatics Director in Bloomington, IN
Health information management (HIM) can be described as the accumulation and storage of patient data.
February 20, 2020