Health Informatics Specialist Senior

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Description :

Purpose

Health Informatics (HI) is the specialty that integrates health care science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in clinical practice across the care continuum. Health informatics facilitates the integration of data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support operations. This support is accomplished with information structures, information processes, and information technology.

The goal of informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by designing lean, efficient workflows that balance end-user needs and enterprise standardization. These activities include the design and use of informatics solutions and technology to support all areas of health care delivery, including, but not limited to, the direct provision of care, establishing effective administrative systems, managing, and delivering education experiences, facilitation of adoption to enterprise health information technology solutions, enhancing lifelong learning, and supporting health care research.

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture : Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus : Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.

Process Focus : Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.

Data Management & Analysis : Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of Health Informatics through a combination of education and experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Health Informatics or related discipline required OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a in-depth knowledge of Health Informatics with at least five (5) years of progressively more experience in Health Informatics, driving the development and / or modification of clinical information systems and health information technology; and managing change management or project management initiatives. Advanced understanding of clinical treatment modalities, educational principles, clinical information systems, accreditation and regulatory standards, and program development

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Certification from a national informatics certifying body preferred. Fellowship, academic courses, or other formal training in Health Informatics preferred.

Master's Degree in Health Informatics or related discipline preferred.

Pay Range- $120,446- $198,732

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran