Systems Coordinator-Legacy of Hope

Position Description

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Location:

Legacy of Hope, 502 Building

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To support efforts and facilitate the achievement of Legacy of Hope’s vision, mission 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 act as a liaison between external facilities, EMR vendors, HSIS, Ancillary Services, and the Health System. To lead/coordinate assigned work effort in aspects of clinical and non-clinical systems planning, design, development, implementation, integration, training, ongoing support and evaluation, and applying clinical knowledge and skills to ensure clinical information systems usability.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing/healthcare/informatics/business field and (3) years of healthcare experience required. Experience in an organ procurement organization, tissue recovery agency, or previous work experience within informatics and/or system application/integration may substitute for the education requirement. Master’s degree in nursing/healthcare/informatics/business field preferred. Experience in informatics preferred.

Certification in an Informatics-related healthcare area (i.e. Project Management, Quality, Informatics) within one (1) year from date of hire required.

Certification in an Informatics-related healthcare field (i.e. Project Management, Quality, Informatics) preferred.

• Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Must accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work.
• Must work independently.
• Must recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Must convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief.
• Must relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Must communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
• Must exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Must perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
• Must demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
• Must maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs; and be skilled at managing complex processes and ability to prioritize responsibilities with a high level of critical thinking.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.