clinical informatics analyst - Defiance, AZ, United States - FDIHB

Description

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Salary Range: $71,309.00-$89,849.00/Salary

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER'S LICENSE**

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the facility's RPMS Electronic Health Record system for all outpatient and inpatient services.
• Analyzes, develops and maintains RPMS HER clinical software applications, procedures and other RPMS integrated systems that fulfill the needs of end-users and departments.
• Analyzes and develops necessary design work, including testing and documentation.
• Administers RPMS EHR applications to ensure proper use and security. Promotes an awareness of the importance of data validity, data security and complies with all relevant HITECH, Privacy Acts, HIPAA rules, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and computer related policies and procedures.
• Emphasizes accuracy, security and the importance of usage of RPMS EHR applications.
• Reviews, evaluates and implements requests from user departments.
• Analyzes problems, determines causes and initiates corrective action.
• Develops clear, concise documentation and instruction manuals.
• Provides in-service and other continuing education of RPMS applications and hardware to end-users.
• Stays current with industry trends and technology through seminars, educational, and self-development opportunities.
• Maintains a high level of interaction with all clinical areas to continually enhance and improve patient care.
• Shares on-call duties with other Clinical Informatics Analysts within the Nurse Executive department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Facilitates the design and implementation of effective tools within the EHR to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care and documentation.
• Incorporates clinical decision support into EHR's documentation process, based on current clinical guidelines, to improve quality of care.
• Provides input to administration, clinical staff, and other stakeholders to help guide the evolution of the hospital's EHR implementation toward the highest standards of clinical practice and documentation.
• Logs all problems, referring those requiring a higher level of technical support to the appropriate Tier level, person or team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:

Four (4) years of direct patient care work experience.

Two (2) years of RPMS EHR Super-User experience.

Education:

Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Health Sciences or related field

Active and unrestricted health care professional license or Health Information Management certification in respective discipline must be in good standing.

**Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.