Clinical Informaticist

Job description

At Mahaska Health the primary role of the Clinical Informaticist is to utilize process improvement and change management skills to promote improved quality and process efficiencies through technology. Consider the impact of technological changes on patient safety, health-care delivery, quality reporting and the nursing process. Assists with the design and promotion of useful, innovative information technologies that advance practice and achieve desired outcomes. Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to, Job Requirements include but are not limited to, - Serves as the bridge between technology and clinical teams. Is the site-based “expert” on clinic functionality and suggested workflows. Partners with providers and clinicians to implement and learn new systems or process changes for achieving positive health care outcomes; to learn new applications and provide solutions to system or workflow issues; to troubleshoot system and workflow issues; and to ensure preparation for downtime. - Communicates electric medical record (EMR) changes to providers and clinicians. Communicates educational EMR opportunities. Assists with coordinating EMR optimization opportunities...