The primary purpose of the Health Informaticist position is to research, design, program, test, install and maintain assigned programs and systems. Using evidence based practice, the Health Informaticist contributes to patient safety by developing clinical protocols, documentation templates, and decision support rules in collaboration with physician, nurses, and other clinicians.
Requirements
- High level of analytical ability is required to provide solutions for efficient use of the EMR to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
- One or more years of experience implementing and supporting electronic record applications is preferred
- Experience in participating or leading performance improvement initiatives using an evidence based methodology.
- Work Experience: Two or more years of experience implementing, supporting, and/or optimizing electronic record applications is preferred.
- Certification in Epic Cupid application strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- research, design, program, test, install and maintain assigned programs and systems
- developing clinical protocols
- developing documentation templates
- developing decision support rules
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in healthcare informatics, nursing, or other related field.
- Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics preferred.
- Equivalent work experience in a comparable healthcare environment with other healthcare degree may be acceptable.
- Graduate from accredited school of nursing or allied health professional degree preferred but not required for candidates with formal informatics training and/or compelling professional experience.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse OR licensure/certification in other applicable clinical field in the State of Texas preferred - if licensed, maintains current licensure
