Job Information
CommonSpirit Health Clinical Informaticist in Pendleton, Oregon
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The locally based Clinical Informaticist (CI) promotes understanding, integration, and application of information technology in the healthcare setting. The CI applies education and experience to effectively address complex challenges in diverse healthcare delivery environments. The CI acts as a liaison between clinical care and information technology, supporting employees throughout the care continuum in the full life cycle of clinical technology projects. The CI role promotes system standardization and optimization. The position supports clinical value transformation and evidence based practice strategies with the outcome of improving patient safety and care quality through the integration of system workflows, technology enhancements, and clinical dashboards. The CI provides informatics expertise in curriculum design and delivery, EHR training and competency validation to associates.
Communicates technology changes, upgrades, and downtimes to clinical customers. Conducts workflow analysis to improve efficient, reliable use of the clinical information systems. Scheduled facility rounding as directed Participate in implementation and go-live activities Develops and maintains established standards of work and system design.
Contributes to all assigned projects from initial kick-off through conclusion of implementation.
Collaborates with stakeholders to identify implementation objectives and guiding principles.
Informs the scoping of the project to clearly articulate the needs of the request.
Supportsdeveloping, communicating, and managing implementation timeline and milestones.
Engages the appropriate team members and coordinates assigned work.
Provides routine and appropriate communication at project status, accomplishments, upcoming activities, and risks.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors in Computer Science, Nursing, Health Administration or related field.
2 years clinical experience
Clinical license such as RN, Pharmacist, Respiratory Therapy, LPN/LVN, LCSW, SLP, Pharm Tech, etc.
EPIC, Informatics Nurse, or Project Management Professional Certification is preferred
Where You'll Work
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$40.95 - $60.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.