Health Informatics Specialist I- Hybrid - National Health Ministry and Ambulatory Surgical Centers

<h2><b>Employment Type:</b></h2>Full time<h2><b>Shift:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>Description:</b></h1><p><b>This position is Fully Remote</b></p><p></p><p><b>Purpose</b> </p><p>Health Informatics (HI) is the specialty that integrates health care science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">information, knowledge and</span> wisdom in clinical practice across the care <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">continuum.  Health</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">informatics facilitates the</span> integration of data, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">information, knowledge and</span> wisdom to support <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">operations.  This</span> support is accomplished with information structures, information processes, and information technology. </p><p></p><p>The goal of informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">by optimizing information</span> management and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">communication.  These</span> 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, enhancing lifelong learning, and supporting health care research. </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Essential <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Functions  </span></b> </p><p><b>Our Trinity Health Culture: </b>Knows, understands, incorporates <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">& demonstrates our Trinity</span> Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">practices & decisions. </span></p><p></p><p><b>Work Focus:</b> Researches, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">collects & analyzes</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">resolution. Collaborates on</span> performance improvement activities <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">as indicated by</span> outcomes in program <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">efficiency & patient</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience. Responsible</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">for distribution</span> of analytical <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">reports.   </span></p><p></p><p><b>Process Focus:</b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> Utilizes multiple</span> system applications to perform analysis, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">create reports & develop educational</span> materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">policies, practices & processes to</span> ensure quality, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">confidentiality, & safety are</span> prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">processes & procedures & ability to</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">readily acquire new knowledge. </span></p><p></p><p><b>Data Management & Analysis: </b>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 & <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">demonstrate progress, ROI &</span> impacts.  </p><p></p><p><b>Maintains a working knowledge</b> of applicable Federal, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">state & local</span> laws/regulations, Trinity Health <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Integrity & Compliance</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Program & Code</span> of Conduct, as well as other <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">policies, procedures &</span> guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">reflects safe, honest,</span> ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. </p><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b> </p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Must possess a</span> comprehensive knowledge of Health Informatics through a combination of education and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience.  </span></p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Must possess a</span> working knowledge of Health Informatics with at least two (2) years of experience in an informatics or related role and experience with clinical information systems and health information technology.  Basic understanding of clinical treatment modalities, educational principles, clinical information systems, accreditation and regulatory standards, and program development.  Demonstrated knowledge and application of change management principles.  Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">principles.  </span></p><p></p><p><b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Additional Qualifications (nice</span> to have)</b> </p><p>Certification from a national <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">informatics certifying body</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">preferred.  Fellowship,</span> academic courses, or other formal training in Health Informatics <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">preferred.  </span></p><p></p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Bachelors Degree with</span> the focus on Health Informatics or related discipline preferred OR equivalent combination of education and experience. </p><p></p><p><b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Physical & Mental</span> Requirements & Working Conditions</b> </p><p>  </p><p>Indirect / Healthcare Support Services: (OSHA: Healthcare support services mean services <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">that facilitate the</span> provision of healthcare <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">services.)  </span></p><p>  </p><p>· Occasional clinical / patient facing work <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">environment.   </span></p><p>· Includes continuous work time indoors (subject to travel requirements) under <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">temperature-controlled</span> & well-lit conditions; <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">may encounter occasional</span> variable external environmental <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">conditions.   </span></p><p>· Includes occasional lifting, up to 30 pounds unassisted, frequent travel & use of computer; Includes continuous sitting & may require occasional long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling & <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">pushing.   </span></p><p>  </p><p>Direct Healthcare & Indirect / Support Healthcare Services: must be able <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">to:   </span></p><p>· Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations; Attend to tasks until complete, understand & relate to complex ideas & concepts & be able to remember multiple tasks & regimens extending over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">projects.   </span></p><p>· Continuously Read small print, frequent ability to hear normal sounds & voice patterns, able to give / receive instructions & other verbal communications in-person & over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned with some background <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">noise.   </span></p><p>· Perform frequent manual dexterity activities & occasional <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">grasping/handling.   </span></p><p>· Continuous attention <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">to maintain a</span> safe working environment & use of available personal protective equipment <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(PPE).   </span></p><p>   </p><p><b>KEY: Average Workday Activity: Occasional (1% - 33%), Frequent (34% - 66%), Continuous (67% - 100%)  </b> </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Pay Range- $75,592- $113,389</b></p><p></p><p><b>Our Commitment </b></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p>

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