Clinical Support Analyst I
Banner Health
**Primary City/State:**
Payson, Arizona
**Department Name:**
IT Clinical Care-Corp
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Information Technology
Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.
We are currently seeking a **Clinical Support Analyst I** responsible for supporting the clinical operations of the Banner Health Ambulatory and Acute services team. In this role you will be responsible for providing informatics expertise and resources for the ambulatory specialty and acute care clinical areas. As a resource, the ideal candidate provides on-going clinical user support for various clinical teams and committees. In this role you will support the organization’s vision and direction for computer systems, process design, data management and related processes. The Clinical Support Analyst serves as a liaison between the ambulatory and acute area clinical staff and the central education team, Nursing Informatics, and Clinical Applications Solution IT teams to communicate user needs and facilitate system optimization. As optimization of the electronic health record continues to move forward, clinician support and a mechanism for end-user education and feedback will help ensure success.
The typical schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 8a-5p. The primary location for this role will be on-site at Banner Payson Medical Center in Payson, AZ. There could be instances where you might work earlier or later and even weekends depending on business needs. Prior experience in informatics is preferred.
Should you have any questions please contact Debbie Hoekstra at 970-810-6347 or debbie.hoekstra@bannerhealth.com.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position serves as a liaison to ensure successful integration of clinical systems and processes. Works with the applications and support team to develop and deploy best practices in utilization of clinical application systems. Trains clinicians on software and IT processes. Assists in the development and implementation of current and future clinical information systems, working closely with end users. The Clinical Support Analyst I collaborates with IT and other clinical or business departments across the organization to increase efficiencies and promote continuity of care through technology and workflow improvements.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs Outcomes Coordinator functions. Promotes understanding and effective use of technology through high visibility rounding, user group support, and coaching of end users. Provides application testing for system enhancements. Participates in solution evaluation, tracks, monitors, and enhances usage, and implements action plans. Provides visibility and support of clinical applications systems. May coordinate with other appropriate departments regarding downtime.
2. Performs Educator functions. Provides clinical application system training of end users as needed. Implements communication and education plan in conjunction with clinical educators and leadership for current staff to ensure changes to the electronic health record are implemented. Utilizes data analytics to support needs-based training.
3. Performs Consultant and Project Coordinator functions. Maintains on-going user communication and support to ensure user competency and obtain information on usage of the system and workflow concerns through established, regularly scheduled rounding. Collaborates with end-users to help define issues and enhancement opportunities within the electronic health record. Provides project support in conjunction with project leadership for the deployment and support of new and existing IT clinical applications.
4. Performs Advocate functions. Operational collaboration with users, service area leadership, and IT field services to resolve conflicts between workflow and the electronic health record. Supports staff in the use of existing technology in a manner which promotes maintenance of patient safety and confidentiality and supports facility-specific and system-wide processes.
5. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the field of healthcare IT as well as new developments of electronic health record and associated technologies. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinical practices, regulatory standards, and organizational direction. Utilizes this knowledge in supporting users and process teams.
6. This position must interact with and support all levels of end users throughout the facility or specialty area, including technicians, nurses, therapists, and physicians. Internal Customers: All levels of management and staff, medical staff, and other healthcare members for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care, ensuring effective communication systems and facilitating decision making in clinical practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Incumbents must possess knowledge and experience equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field or related business discipline; and have a license for a clinical position in a practicing state; or certification in a clinical healthcare setting.
Must have two to three years experience working within a complex and diverse health care setting.
Must be proficient in the use of system office applications. Must possess a basic understanding of integrated clinical systems. Must have highly developed interpersonal and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize needs rapidly. This position requires the ability to convey messages and thoughts clearly to a diverse audience, using both verbal and written mediums. Requires the ability to promote change among large groups of workers. Requires the ability to coordinate information and activities, work under stress of deadlines and frequent interruptions, and to possess analytical problem-solving skills. Requires the maintenance of familiarity with clinical care processes and information technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in information systems preferred.
Depending upon assigned area of responsibility, position requires applicable certifications and/or licensures, including but not limited to: PT/OT; RT; Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA); Certified Protection Professional (CPP); Associate in Risk Management (ARM); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT); Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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