Job Descriptions

Clinical Informatics Manager & Analysts

Job Classification: Clinical Informatics Manager 023001
Wage & Hour Status:Exempt
Reports To:Chief Information OfficerDate: 7/1/96

Position Purpose:

Manages the development, implementation, training, evaluation, and maintenance of all Clinical Informatics 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): 

A Bachelor’s Degree and formal education as a Registered Nurse is required.Three years experience in a nursing leadership level position at a health care institution of similar size and complexity. Must be knowledgeable of new trends in clinical management and information systems, and be able to apply data processing technology for the clinical and physician services areas. Must have a thorough knowledge of Nursing practices and principles typically gained through graduating from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse 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. *Measures, monitors, and evaluates job performance and competencies of staff. 

*Demonstrates good planning skills by ensuring the appropriate scheduling of resources including staff, equipment and supplies. 
*Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining a well organized operation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the work and information flow; monitors procedures and implements corrective actions as required. 
*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).
*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 and to ensure the Information Systems are consistent with professional standards of clinical practice. 
*Manages the development and implementation of clinical and physician information systems to ensure desired goals and objectives are met.  *Researches and coordinates the implementation of clinical computer applications which provide optimum productivity, patient confidentiality, and system security and are in accordance with the organization’s long-range goals. 
*Develops and organizes educational training programs to ensure the proficiency within clinical service areas, applications are utilized for maximum efficiency, and users are informed of new updates and revisions. 
*Collaborates with health care professionals using automation to ensure appropriate, effective usage and understanding of the systems. 

Supervision/Work Direction:

Incumbent is responsible for five Clinical Informatics Analysts. 

Dimension: Annual Payroll: $200,000 Annual Operation Budget: $300,000 

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.