Clinical Informatics (Ccma/Lpn) (Full Time)

The Clinical Informatics (CI) serves as a liaison between the hospital's clinical areas and the IT department. S/he collaborates with staff, physicians and stakeholders to optimize the usage of clinical systems by providing moderately complex system education and training, build/maintenance, quality outcomes, and providing support in accordance with organizational goals. The CI assists in the development of policies and procedures for the usage of clinical information systems. S/he promotes the integration between clinical areas and IT regarding the development and translation of business needs with consideration of the impact that new or modified clinical information systems have on patient confidentiality and privacy. The CI may apply their knowledge of the Health Information Exchange for ambulatory and hospital data integration and may collaborate with Business intelligence for reporting results and/or progress of clinical systems initiatives for process improvement.
Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors related to Health Care and/or Computer Science, preferred
• Current state Nurse Licensure (LPN or RN), within state of Colorado OR National Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare environment with operations, systems development, Clinical Informatics or analytics/statistics.
• Cerner EHR, DA2, GE EHR and build experience highly desirable.
• Current and maintains BLS certification.

Language Skills:

• Active listening skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office products (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Requires excellent communication both verbal and written
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Willingess to learn, remain current and active in quality driven initiatives and/or regulatory requirements.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Confidentiality required.

** All Southwest Health System positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions. **
** If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you may be subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use. **
** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE, THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **