Job Description:

The Clinical and Health Informaticist challenges the status quo of the healthcare experience through the Science of Informatics. This is an exciting field where experts innovate, design, simplify and translate technology to equitably support the Intermountain Health mission and vision. The position is responsible to perform workflow and system analysis and functional design for software development / configuration activities associated with clinical applications. Caregivers in this role are also responsible for participating in the implementation, training, adoption, and process improvement of Health Information Technology (HIT). The Informaticist functions as a liaison with business and clinical users and the software development/application teams. This position utilizes intermediate informatics principles, to support and periodically lead moderately complex projects with limited supervision, while continuing to develop clinical understanding and an advanced informatics skillset.

Essential Functions

Interact with business and clinical caregivers to build productive relationshipsWork flexible hours to meet project requirementsProvide customer experience and service utilizing verbal and written communication skillsPrioritize and organize work with attention to detail and limited supervisionUse word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, virtual meeting applications, and scheduling applications Demonstrated understanding of how clinical systems are utilized to provide patient care by a variety of caregivers and specialtiesUse informatics fundamental skills to positively impact people, process, and toolsUse basic project management skills to contribute to technology project deliverablesRound in facilities across the system to observe workflows, meet with key stakeholders, assist with implementations, and other targeted functions

Skills

InformaticsInformation SystemsInformation Technology (IT)Clinical InformaticsProcess ImprovementsClinical SystemsClinical Information SystemsBusiness Information SystemsClinical Workflows

Qualifications

Working knowledge of workflows in a healthcare systemProven experience engaging providers, nurses, and other clinicians in learning through presentation and communication skillsExperience applying informatics fundamentals (People, Process, Technology) to impact quality and safetyExperience participating and leading deliverables of Informatics projectsExperience working with Cerner, Epic, or other EHR vendorsExperience or training in the use of Continuous ImprovementRegistered Nurse and other licensed clinical incumbents must hold and maintain current state licensure.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$35.29 - $55.57

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.