Clinical Informatics Specialist (Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center)

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Nurse Consultant II (NS)
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MH17
About Us
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Description of Work
The Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Clinical Informatics Specialist.
This role serves as the facility's expert resource for our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, eMerge, providing independent consultation, technical guidance, and project oversight. The Clinical Informatics Specialist will collaborate closely with clinical teams, administrative leaders, and IT professionals to optimize EHR functionality and support high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting clinical data trends, advising intemal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the design, implementation,' and evaluation of health information systems. The ideal candidate is a critical
thinker who is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance health outcomes, improve clinical workflows, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $66,696.00 - $110,049.00
Recruitment Range: $66,696.00 - $88,373.00
*A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval.
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required.
Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
The Clinical Informatics Specialist must be a quick leamer, able to adapt to technology, good communicator, problem solver, clinical knowledge, previous or current experience using Epic. Ability to interpret regulations, software, applications, and operate hardware for the Center's Epic use.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to IO pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Usual Work Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flexibility is required for education and training purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.
*ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS
To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a pro-rated rate.
An employee is not eligible for a Sign-On Bonus if:
The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
The employee has previously received a Sign-On Bonus from any State agency.
DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
All Sign-On Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-On Policy can be found here.
ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.
For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit
Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the night before the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. As of the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
VETERAN’S AND NATIONAL GUARD PREFERENCE
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application.
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