Clinical Informatics Spec 2 (Ambulatory)

About the role

This Clinical Informatics Specialist 2 position is based in Dallas and includes Waxahachie. The role supports clinician aims, the organization's vision, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) policies, procedures, and processes.
• Develops understanding of cross-functional teams within BSWH Information Systems (IS) and other third-party IS teams.
• Establishes impacts of build to upstream and downstream processes.
• Demonstrates understanding of impacts to workflow from enhancements, projects, and application upgrades.
• Serves as the lead for a sub-group for the operational advocate/service line.
• Serves as the user-acceptance testing manager for a domain/application/service line.
• Investigates, escalates, and develops recommendations for resolution.
• Able to solve complex problems across multiple service lines or business units.
• Looks for ways to add value beyond stakeholders' immediate requests and acts on them.
• Can prioritize work autonomously and align with project deliverables and timelines.
• Provides support to the informatics team to aid decision-making and work prioritization.
• Forms views on how health care policy and business processes impact workflow.
• Builds recommendations and offers innovative solutions for Health Information Technology (HIT) design.
• PARTNERS WITH CLINICAL COMPLIANCE IN THE SURVEY PROCESS FOR ACCREDITATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS.
• DYNAMIC MEMBER OF A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.
• Manages key project activities using effective project management tools.
• Facilitates meetings with stakeholders and manages action items to completion.
• Takes initiative to find answers before escalating and develops resolution ideas.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing scope, judgments, and timelines for projects.
• SERVES AS A COACH AND RESOURCE TO CLINICAL INFORMATICS COORDINATOR AND CLINICAL INFORMATICS SPECIALIST 1.
• Communicates updates and workflows to customers with minimal help.
• Considers problems from new perspectives and expands on others' solutions.
• Manages design and discovery sessions for end users.
• Frames recommendations using the right tools and methods.
• DYNAMIC PARTICIPANT IN SHARED GOVERNANCE AND MAY SERVE AS AN OFFICER FOR THE SHARED GOVERNANCE COUNCIL.
• Understands team building principles and uses tools to enhance relationships and collaboration.
• SEeks to work with teams with complementary skills and expertise.
• SELF-ASSESSES AGAINST STANDARDS FOR THE CURRENT ROLE TO IDENTIFY LEARNING NEEDS.
• EFFECTIVELY TRANSFERS ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE.
• Solicits constant feedback for improvement.
• CONTINUALLY ACQUIRES NEW KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE JOB PERFORMANCE.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred along with 3 years experience.
• Must have one of the following certifications:
• Epic Clinical Informatics Certification
• ANCC Board Certified Clinical Informatics (RN-BC)
• Certified Professional in Health Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS)
• Licensed clinician such as nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, pharmacy technician, dietitian, respiratory therapist, speech pathologist, etc. preferred.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert Prof HC Inform/person Sys (CPHIMS), Epic Certification (EPICCERT), BC-Informatics Nursing (RN-INFO): Must have 1 of the following:
• EPICCERT: Epic Clinical Informatic Certification
• CPHIMS: Certified Professional in Health Information & Management Systems
• RN-INFO: ANCC Board Certified Clinical Informatics (RN-BC).

Skills

Sound understanding of clinical practice as it pertains to the integration of clinical information systems/technology and impact on end users.

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of clinical practice issues and compliance with current standards/competencies and regulatory bodies.

Able to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: