Clinical Information Coordinator - I.T

Overview

As a non-profit community hospital, Fitzgibbon Hospital is vital to the health and well-being of the communities it serves in the Marshall, MO and surrounding area. We are looking for a self-driven compassionate Clinical Information Coordinator to join our Info Systems Department
. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

• Competitive Salary
• Shift Differential Pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(B) Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Full time
• M-F 8a-4:30p
• On-call rotation required - with basic IT troubleshooting skills

Clinical Information Coordinator

• Principle Accountabilities and Essential Duties of the Job
• Conducts thorough systems assessment and utilizes findings when developing new or enhanced information system applications to be used by clinical users.
• Participates in information system implementations through the adaptation of software to fit the needs of the providers.
• Facilitates the education of doctors and mid-level providers through the development and implementation of information system applications and related competencies.
• Establishes a course of action for self and others as they relate to project teams to accomplish specific goals; plan priorities, assignments, and effective and efficient allocation of resources.
• Responsible for the implementation of provider level clinical applications, providing training, education, guidance and support from project inception through completion.
• Requires a high level of thinking and self-direction.
• Participates in the design, development, documentation, testing, and support of software.
• Researches and recommends the implementation of technology to support the organization's strategic initiatives, mission, and values.
• Oversees the enhancement of existing applications to meet medical staff needs.
• Reviews software, analyzes doctor/provider clinical operations, and works with end-users to tailor the application to meet the organization's/service area's needs.
• Collaborates with councils, committees, and process improvement teams to meet the needs of the end-user.
• Demonstrates ability to self-manage based on assigned task and to assume full ownership of overall outcomes.
• Presents clinical products and applications to the organization that will enhance delivery of patient care.
• Manages multiple projects with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Conducts planning and execution of informatics strategy to provide point of care decision support.
• Analyzes and researches clinical information systems and processes to assist clinicians in meeting patient needs.
• Identifies areas for procedural improvements for providers. Provides detailed specifications describing functions to be automated.
• Applies best practices to the management of the clinical information system.
• Assures provider documentation efforts in the inpatient/outpatient arena meet regulatory/mandated requirements as well as best practice for documentation to ensure charges are in line with visit.
• Serves as an active member of the Information Systems Committee.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of healthcare information systems to support data, information, and knowledge requirements to improve provider and organizational outcomes.
• Defines and delegates work responsibilities with clear, consistent expectations and outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Facilitates and supports change within the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family and other medical information.
• Demonstrates the commitment to continuous learning for themselves and staff.
• Demonstrates and applies continuous quality improvement knowledge and skills.
• Researches and coordinates the implementation of clinical applications which provide optimum productivity, patient confidentiality, and system security and are in accordance with the organization's long-range goals.
• Develops and organizes educational training programs to ensure proficiency within provider service areas, applications are utilized for maximum efficiency, and users are informed of new updates and revisions.
• Collaborates with health care professionals using automation to ensure appropriate, effective usage and understanding of the systems.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• IT experience required
• 3-5 years experience in Clinical Informatics preferred
• RN License preferred

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