Clinical Informaticist / Healthy Planet Analyst

PRIMARY DUTIES 

The Healthy Planet Analyst uses a deep understanding of clinical workflows and population health to help implement technical solutions that allow the organization to define, understand, engage, and track patient populations, as well as measure and improve care processes and outcomes over time. 

• Clinician applicants would continue direct patient care in outpatient primary care setting 4 half days per week (0.4 FTE Clinical) with 6 half days dedicated to Informatics Work 

• Obtain initial Epic Certification in primary application (Healthy Planet) and demonstrate ongoing proficiency and growth in system knowledge and skills 

• Support clinical end-user well-being and clinical quality through Epic end-user training, at the elbow support, efficiency coaching, design of clinical decision support tools, and implementation of other technology solutions 

• Support population health, regulatory reporting, process improvement, and business intelligence projects across the organization by implementing Epic system configurations; performing data validation, data visualization, and clinical registry development; supporting workflow design, training, and change management efforts 

• Support EHR Maintenance by consulting with Epic Analysts on workflow design and clinical content 

• Document build and knowledge to facilitate cross-coverage and collaboration 

• Break-Fix documentation in a ticket-based workorder system 

OTHER DUTIES 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance 

• Maintain relevant clinical licensure and proficiency 

• Visual and auditory accuracy 

• Shift length - varies 

• Indoor setting 

• Continuous use of computer 

• Long periods of sitting 

• Frequent use of telephone and/or smart devices 

• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands 

• Continuous conversational communication 

• Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing 

• Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs. 

• Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas 

• Frequent use of personal car 

• Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions 

• Memorize and retain instructions 

• Read and interpret detailed specifications 

• Mental competency 

• Tobacco non-user 

• Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible 

Clinical Informaticist / Healthy Planet Analyst 

REPORTS TO: CMIO or Director of Epic 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Associate degree in IT, Engineering, Math, Nursing, Clinical Informatics, or related field or equivalent work experience in a healthcare setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred 

• Familiarity with clinical workflows in outpatient primary care setting 

• Familiarity with clinical metrics and reporting methodology in healthcare 

SKILLS 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment 

• End-user experience using Epic or Epic Analyst Certification strongly preferred