Clinical Informatics Specialist

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Job Summary

The Clinical Informatics Specialist reports to the Associate CNIO and is directly responsible for supporting the integration of clinical informatics with system-wide technology strategies. This role is responsible for improving clinical operations and technology, supporting the implementation and optimization of electronic medical records (EMR) and other technology, ensuring ongoing content management for clinical workflows and documentation, and providing end user support.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Work with end users to utilize and improve clinical processes and help integrate technology solutions across the organization
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of documentation and decision support tools to ensure consistency across the system

• Support the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of EMR systems and other technology, focusing on best practices and evidence-based workflows

• Provide input on linking practice guidelines and other evidence-based concepts to electronic records

• Foster teamwork and collaboration, and take on project leadership role as needed.

• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and the latest nursing informatics research

• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Knowledge of computer and database development

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to think creatively and solve problems

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint, and Teams

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

BSN Required MSN or Masters in relevant field Preferred

AND

Experience:

2+ years nursing experience required

Previous informatics experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

RN License

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.