Job Description Summary

The Clinical Informatics Analyst II reports to the Manager of Clinical Informatics. Under limited supervision, the Clinical Informatics Analyst II works collaboratively with end users and Information Solutions -IS) to design and deploy clinical information technologies that support the delivery of safe, and efficient patient care for large strategic initiative. This role performs intermediate to moderately complex level of technical and analytical work to support clinical information systems. This position serves as a mentor to junior staff members, facilitating the acquisition of informatics skills. This role collaborates with Senior Informatics leaders, other team members, and the clinical enterprise in the planning, design, development, training, implementation, and project management of Information Systems.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002276 SYS - IS CNIO and Informatics

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Clinical Informatics Analyst II reports to the Manager of Clinical Informatics. Under limited supervision, the Clinical Informatics Analyst II works collaboratively with end users and Information Solutions -IS) to design and deploy clinical information technologies that support the delivery of safe, and efficient patient care for large strategic initiative. This role performs intermediate to moderately complex level of technical and analytical work to support clinical information systems. This position serves as a mentor to junior staff members, facilitating the acquisition of informatics skills. This role collaborates with Senior Informatics leaders, other team members, and the clinical enterprise in the planning, design, development, training, implementation, and project management of Information Systems.

Additional Job Description

Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree from an accredited college/university in a professional health care discipline (Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, Respiratory or Occupational or Physical Therapy, or Pharmacy) required for hires on or after March 1, 2014; Master's degree preferred. Three (3) years of clinical experience and two (2) years of clinical informatics experience (i.e., developing, implementing and/or supporting clinical information systems) required. Epic Certification is required within 6 months of hire/transfer. Industry accepted informatics/information technology certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer.  Demonstrated project management experiences; preferably in IT and healthcare. PMP preferred. Minimum of six sigma green belt preferred. 

Active licensure in discipline (RN, RT, ETC) by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
    • Examples:
      • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
      • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
      • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Selected Positions:
    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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