Description:
The Clinical Informatics Specialist position at Quinte Health involves bridging the gap between healthcare, technology, and data management. Responsibilities include planning, designing, developing, training, implementing, evaluating, and supporting clinical information systems initiatives. This role collaborates with clinicians, IT professionals, and healthcare administrators to optimize the health information system, clinical data management platforms, and decision-support tools.
Required
Education: Completion of a post-secondary program in the health sciences field (required) with a preference for formal education in clinical informatics.
Experience: 2 years of experience in clinical informatics or healthcare IT roles, hands-on experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, and recent teaching or coaching experience in a healthcare setting.
Skills: Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, proficiency in Cerner EHR systems and Microsoft Office, ability to analyze data, excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Duties
Clinical Data Analysis and Optimization: Analyze clinical workflows and data, monitor performance metrics, ensure data integrity, and promote quality assurance in data collection.
System Implementation & Integration: Lead the implementation of Lumeo, provide technical expertise, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Clinical Training and Support: Develop training programs, provide ongoing support, and serve as a liaison between IT departments and clinical staff.
Change Management: Incorporate adult learning principles, organizational development, and change management sciences in educational programs.
Clinical Workflow Analysis: Evaluate existing workflows, recommend system optimization, and support process redesign.
Research and Continuous Improvement: Stay current with healthcare informatics trends, contribute to best practices, and monitor solution effectiveness.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with healthcare professionals, communicate technical concepts, and provide support in policy development.
Quinte Health is committed to enhancing lives, improving access to high-quality care, and building healthier communities. If you're compassionate and driven, there are exciting opportunities across our hospitals to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer following the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department.
