Department/Unit:

AMHS - Clinical Informatics Information Systems & Services

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$86,650.99 - $134,309.04Clinical Informatics Specialist

The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for facilitating the AMHS Informatics in the development, education, implementation, and evaluation of clinical information system(s). In collaboration with Information Services, Interdisciplinary Departments, Nursing, Physicians they provide support for identification, design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical information systems. The Clinical Informatics Specialist reports to the Clinical Informatics Manager and Clinical Informatics Directors.

Computer System Design, Implementation, & Evaluation:

-Designs and supports systems and manages projects directed at improving quality and patient care outcomes using information technology.

- Maintains current knowledge of computer applications used within the organization, evolving technologies, and current patient safety literature to guide system modifications and the pursuit of new clinical technology.

-Conducts periodic workflow analysis to optimize the use of technology in patient care. Provides input or clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and ensures the information systems are consistent with professional standards of clinical practice.

-Collaborates with the end user throughout the organization on all computer system related initiatives.

-Co-lead and coordinate user group forums to continuously evaluate and improve system functionality.

-Collaborates with Director of Informatics, CNIO, CHIO, CMIO, CNO, Nursing Directores, AVPs and managers, Technology and IT staff on special projects.

-Coordinates the design and promotion of useful ,innovative information technologies that advance practice interoperability and achieve desired outcomes.

-Considers the impact of technological changes on patient safety, healthcare delivery, quality reporting, and clinical process.

-Participates in organizational level and campus committees and work groups to advance technology and patient care

Staff Education:

-Collaborates with Education department(s) staff to design documentation tools and technology interfaces that foster safe and efficient care, and satisfy regulatory and accreditation requirements.

-Communicates initiatives and enhancements for Patient Services, organizationally.

Quality and Performance Improvement:

-Identifies and supports system changes to support improvements in patient care and enhanced workflow and productivity.

-Incorporates key ethical concerns such as advocacy, privacy, and assurance of the confidentiality and security of data and information.

-Supports decision making of consumers, nurses, and other professionals to achieve and safety and advocacy.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in health, business, or informatics field, required.

-Master’s degree in health, business, or informatics field, preferred.

-Minimum six years experience in a health care setting.

-Minimum three years experience in clinical informatics.

-Epic Clinical Informatics Certification upon hire.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.