Health Informatics Specialist, Hybrid
About the position Health Informatics (HI) is the specialty that integrates health care science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in clinical practice across the care continuum. Health informatics facilitates the integration of data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support operations. This support is accomplished with information structures, information processes, and information technology. The goal of informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information management and communication. These 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. Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Work Focus: Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports. Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Data Management & Analysis: 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 & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Responsibilities • Researches, collects & analyzes information. • Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. • Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. • Responsible for distribution of analytical reports. • Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. • Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. • Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. • 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 & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Requirements • Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of Health Informatics through a combination of education and experience. • Must possess a 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 principles. Nice-to-haves • Certification from a national informatics certifying body preferred. • Fellowship, academic courses, or other formal training in Health Informatics preferred. • Bachelors Degree with the focus on Health Informatics or related discipline preferred OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 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