Category: Information Systems and IT
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: IT&S Clinical Informatics
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hillls Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Overview:
The clinical Informatics representative integrates clinical science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in clinical practice. The clinical informatics representative supports nurses, consumers, patients, the interprofessional healthcare team, and other stakeholders in the user of technology to support clinical care. Activities include but are not limited to collaborating with customers and other IT team members to partner to define problems. Participates in the design, development, implementation, education, and evaluation technology in the clinical areas. In addition, they are responsible for advocacy, identification of issues, documentation, and escalation of issues.
The clinical informatics specialist will work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values. They will communicate with patients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion and maintenance of health.Qualifications:
Required:
3+ years of relevant experience in the clinical setting with progressive leadership responsibilitiesPreferred:
Bachelor of Science in relevant field1-2 years relevant informatics experienceCertifications and Licenses Preferred:
Certifications: Epic Clinical Informatics Certification and HIMSS certifications preferredEssential Functions:
1. Provides operational support to local team to provide customer support, rounding, education, implement clinical changes, coordinate and collaborate with local SME to plan, deliver, and evaluate changes related to the use of technology and data.
a. Including but not limited to:
i. mobile device support, on-site office support and remote access support.
ii. Support of designated applications as directed by leadership
2. Rigorous documentation of problems including audits, design sessions, planning, collaboration, and implementation activities (including but not limited to rounds and in-sevices) of their teams with minimal oversight.
3. Ensures that all problems have discrete metrics of outcomes to ensure a scientific and rigorous approach to outcomes with minimal oversight
4. Maintains a culture within the team and with external collaboration upholding the RWJBH standards of ethics, culturally congruent practice, and communication/ collaboration. Acts as a resource for Level 1
5. Maintains required professional development, competencies, and continuing education.
6. Collaborates with Clinical Specialists and local SME s in Quality and Regulatory under the guidance of leadership to ensure optimal quality of practice by ensuring awareness and competency to new regulations
7. Other duties as assigned by leadership
8. Applicant is expected to obtain and maintain Epic certification as current in accordance with dept requirements.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer