Sr Informatics Specialist

Overview
Provides expertise and support in the development and optimization of the electronic health record (EHR) related to efficient usage, quality initiatives and government and reimbursement regulations. Is an integral member of large system initiatives and teams that address quality initiatives and balanced scorecard metrics. Works closely with the executive Project Management Office (PMO), Epic Application Teams, Quality & Safety Organization as well as the clinical integration department and other stakeholders to facilitate process improvement that addresses clinical workflow and improved documentation and compliance. Highly involved from inception of project all the way through to rollout; assists with training and education. Acts as subject matter expert in managing assigned projects. Also, works closely with the Business Intelligence team to design and validate needed data sources to support the reporting needs of managing efficient usage, quality initiatives and government and reimbursement regulations. Supports the office of the CHIO to further other clinical and system priorities and acts as project liaison between IS and operations. Supports Core Measures to ensure PHC is meeting regulatory and governmental requirements for reporting. Provides expertise to the Informatics team in utilizing error prevention tools, change management processes and EMR optimization.
Responsibilities
Provides expertise and support in the development and optimization of the electronic health record (EHR) related to efficient usage, quality initiatives and government and reimbursement regulations. Is an integral member of large system initiatives and teams that address quality initiatives and balanced scorecard metrics. Works closely with the executive Project Management Office (PMO), Epic Application Teams, Quality & Safety Organization as well as the clinical integration department and other stakeholders to facilitate process improvement that addresses clinical workflow and improved documentation and compliance. Highly involved from inception of project all the way through to rollout; assists with training and education. Acts as subject matter expert in managing assigned projects. Also, works closely with the Business Intelligence team to design and validate needed data sources to support the reporting needs of managing efficient usage, quality initiatives and government and reimbursement regulations. Supports the office of the CHIO to further other clinical and system priorities and acts as project liaison between IS and operations. Supports Core Measures to ensure PHC is meeting regulatory and governmental requirements for reporting. Provides expertise to the Informatics team in utilizing error prevention tools, change management processes and EMR optimization.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Clinical Healthcare, Computer Technology or Science, or a closely related field Required
Master's degree in Clinical Informatics Preferred
Work Experience
4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in Informatics, Application build & support, or a closely related field Required
Project management experience Preferred
Analytical and reporting skills using tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau Required
Licenses and Certifications
the appropriate Epic certification be successfully obtained for a specific area of assigned responsibility within 90 Days Required
RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Registered Nurse with current Georgie licensure, or licensed/registered professional in a clinical healthcare area Preferred
Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

Work arrangement
Yes