Wage & Hour Status: Exempt

Reports To:Clinical Informatics Manager Date: 12/1/98

Position Purpose:

Plan, coordinate, and monitor the development, implementation, training, evaluation, and maintenance of assigned projects.Coordinates and facilitates communications with areas that interface with the Clinical and Physician Services areas in relation to automated information. 

Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement): 

Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical-related profession is required. A minimum of one year clinical experience at a health care institution of similar size and complexity; must be knowledgeable of new trends in clinical practice and information systems, and be able to apply data processing technology for the clinical and physician services areas. Must have a thorough knowledge of clinical practices and principles, which is gained through graduating from an accredited school or college. 

Licensure/Certification Requirement:

Incumbent must be licensed as a professional in the state of (XX).

CORE COMPETENCIES

Customer Service 

*Listens to understand what customers have to say. 

*Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way. 

*Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs. 

Safety 

*Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed. 

*Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures. 

*Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

System Behavior 

*Makes a decision considering the impact of the decision on other areas. 

*Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.

*Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values and ethics of the organization. 

*Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others. 

Interpersonal/Communication/Relationships 

*Builds effective working relationships. 

*Expresses appreciation to others for their work.

*Treats others with respect. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

*Defines and delegates work responsibilities with clear, consistent expectations and outcomes. *Demonstrates both knowledge and application of (FACILITY) policies, procedures, and guidelines. *Demonstrates the ability to plan, develop, implement and control assigned portion of the annual budget.*Demonstrates the ability to take charge, take unpopular stands if necessary face difficult situations and is looked to for direction from others.

*Facilitates and supports change within the (FACILITY) Health System.

*Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning for themselves and staff.

*Demonstrates and applies continuous quality improvement knowledge and skills. 

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES: 

*Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing and using information as relevant to position. 

*Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family and other medical information. 

*Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze and present data as appropriate to position. 

EQUIPMENT COMPETENCIES: 

*Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures. 

*Diagnoses equipment problems; fixes or seeks out someone to fix. 

*Consistently informs appropriate person of problems encountered with repairs or calibration of equipment. 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: 

*Utilizes the knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application. 

*Assists in the development, implementation, education, evaluation, maintenance and coordination of clinical and physician information systems. 

*Researches the actual implementation of systems to assess system effectiveness and satisfaction to ensure patient confidentiality and system security. 

*Assists in development and organization of educational training programs and conducts inservices. *Coordinates the assurance of proficiency within clinical service areas and interfacing services for each new application installed to ensure applications are utilized for maximum efficiency.

*Assists others in developing criteria for application, development, project planning, hardware, and consulting services evaluation and selection of clinically related systems.

Supervision/Work Direction: N/A 

Dimension: The incumbent has contact with all personnel from staff to President level both inside and outside the organization; with vendors and organizations to exchange information regarding available programs, applications, etc. 

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements of each position within this job classification are based on the work environment. Please refer to the most recent copy of the requisition form for specific physical requirements. 

Blood Exposure Risk:   None This position is classified as a Category III position under OSHA guidelines with no risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.