Clinical Informatician

Department: Clinical Informatic & Training
Program: Information Technology
Status: Temporary Full Time (6 months)
Days - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Lakeridge Health Champlain (Whitby)
Wage Schedule: $40.490 - $55.120 per hour
Vacancy: 2500002390

DESCRIPTION:

The CI Specialist plays a central leadership role in the design, assessment, implementation, training, and support of clinical hospital information systems; evaluation and recommendations of clinical processes, issue resolution and escalation, `workflow analysis, facilitation of communication between clinical end users, information technology experts, and system/technical experts; participation in multidisciplinary teams advancing the role of information technology in supporting and enabling improvements in quality, efficiency, and safety of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITES:

• Clinical Program Lead to support Epic, our Clinical Information System (CIS), assisting with workflow & configuration, user & system readiness, training & support;

• Assess clinical user needs, and generate system requirements based on those needs by engaging key stakeholders, analyzing workflows and processes, and conducting device and system assessments;

• Promote the standardization of care to advance the quality of patient care;

• Advance the utilization of clinical informatics best practices and adoption of Clinical Information Systems and applications; Work with clinical teams to eliminate barriers to adoption;

• Lead clinical system project teams in the implementation of applications;

• Work with Leadership, IT, Interprofessional Practice (IPP), Health Information Management (HIM) and the decision support unit (DSU) to capture data, and develop metrics, reports, and analytics applicable to clinical care activities;

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Diploma or University Degree in a Regulated Health Care Profession

• Current registration in good standing with regulatory body

• 2 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting;

• Knowledge of designing inter-disciplinary clinical processes to improve efficiency and patient care;

• Understanding of and adherence to the regulatory requirements, standards, policies, principles and guidelines related to the management of health information;

• Understanding of clinical concepts, terminology, clinical care processes, technologies, and workflows;

• Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio;

• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary groups;

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver effective and persuasive presentations for a group;

• Proven ability to be flexible to function in a dynamic environment subject to changes in schedules and priorities;

• Displays strong initiative, establishing personal goals and taking responsibility for meeting them within defined timeline;

• Ability to travel from site to site;

• Health Informatics Certificate, or equivalent experience is an asset

• 3 years of recent experience in Clinical informatics is an asset

• Experience building and designing clinical workflow processes within an HIS is an asset;

• Knowledge of project management, change management and adult learning principles and methodologies is an asset;

• Experience implementing large scale projects, preferably deployment of a clinical information system is an asset;

• Experience with EPIC CIS is an asset

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.