Position Summary

The Clinical Systems Administrator is responsible for the management, system planning, implementation, enhancements, and ongoing support of the assigned clinical information systems throughout the health system. Serves as liaison between the Information Services Department and assigned departments in the Healthcare System.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Development, implementation, and maintenance of assigned clinical information systems including, but not limited to, software and server updates, patches, enhancements in coordination with IT staff and the vendor(s) as necessary                       Provides level 2+ support of assigned clinical systems to ensure clinical and operational needs throughout the organization     Participates as a project leader in project planning and development, focusing on initiatives supporting departments throughout the health system. Develops outcomes-oriented work plans and manages project activities and deliverables and provides technical assistance and consultation to departments regarding project activities                                 Develops on-line help documentation, user manuals and guides, system documentation for the Information Services Department and clinical and business units                                 Shares off-hour on call responsibility to maintain the assigned clinical systems. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree in Computer science or healthcare related field OR equivalent experience Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer science or healthcare related field
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: 2-4 years of experience in healthcare information system and technology or related clinical practice                        Preferred: 5-7 years in healthcare information systems and technology with a minimum of 3 years within a hospital setting  
License, Registry or Certification: Required: None                                 Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP)
CAHIMSS or CPHIMSS                            
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: General knowledge of clinical healthcare information system applications, servers, personal computers, and networks

 

Preferred: Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
General knowledge of project management and change management principles.
Ability to collaborate, facilitate teams, and foster consensus on process issues; desire to work with people; exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship skills.
Experience in policy/procedure development and staff training; ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.