Specialist, Clinical Informatics

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline such as Nursing, Health Information Science, or patient care/clinical related specialty and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience using related computer technology, clinical change management, and/or project leadership.

Experience in policy and procedure development and/or clinical documentation standards, business process analysis and reengineering techniques as well as implementing/supporting integrated clinical system environments.

Educational preparation in clinical informatics, and/or equivalent education/experience in clinical change management methods.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledgeable regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• Knowledge and practice in effective problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical, operational and vendor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Change oriented and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Self motivated, able to work with minimal direct supervision, and has a demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a self-directed manner.
• Ability to coach, facilitate and lead others.
• Strong research and evaluation skills.
• Advanced computer skills required including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Understanding of project management.