Clinical Informaticist

Evaluates current use of Meditech applications and facilitates application adoption in new areas

• Maintains a matrix of each Division and Department's use of Meditech and IT
• Influences Directors as appropriate to increase System and departmental use of Meditech and provides tools for identifying GAPS

Maintains expert knowledge of organizational need and industry trends in IT

• Maintains expert knowledge of organizational need and industry trends in IT through membership on, or consultation to, committees, workgroups, or task forces as needed
• Communicates and facilitates the ongoing progress of the development, implementation and revision of clinical information systems

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical practice and documentation requirements

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical practice and documentation requirements as required by Regulatory bodies and system requirements

Participates in all software implementation and Meditech upgrades

• Assists managers with training and monitoring of complete and accurate caregiver documentation in the system to assure quality patient care and regulatory compliance
• Maintains records to ensure development of clinical documentation needs/modifications are met in a timely manner
• Ensures documentation design is developed and built to support national ALOS, CMS requirements, MU requirements and other regulatory entities