Overview
Clinical Informaticist I Jobs in Anchorage, AK at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
Discounted Pet Insurance
Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
Twelve Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
Emergency Travel Assistance
Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
or contact Recruitment directly at [email protected].
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:
Works closely with the clinical organizations as liaison between clinical users and information systems departments, serving as primary Clinical Information IT resource in documentation, implementation, design, build, support, training and maintenance of ANMC clinical applications/Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Responsibilities:
Works with clinical and business departments within the medical center to assist with recommendations related to IT systems to enhance revenue and improve reporting compliance. Participates and assists with software selection for clinical users including identification of functional requirements.
Provides coordination with between clinicians and vendors to ensure continuous software improvements and development to meet the needs of clinical care providers. Provides support and assistance with development of clinical and information management process improvement initiatives.
Assists with coordination for change management and communication related to EHR, IT projects and initiatives. Assists in the identification of changes in workflow process that will need to be made with system changes or ongoing process improvement.
Assists customers to identify and resolve problems with clinical applications/EHR. Follows through to ensure final resolution of problems, recommending longer-term solutions when appropriate and communicating back to the individual reporting the problem.
Provides consultative services to customers and application and development teams as to workflow processes and technological solutions. Confers with customers to keep them informed of status of their requested projects. Facilitates the two-way flow of information and communication for establishing and maintaining understanding between HIT and Clinical Operations departments. Serves as a focal point for the client in resolving inquiries and complaints related clinical application support.
Assist in testing new system applications/upgrades/changes and other special assignments as directed.
Utilizes HIT department requirements regarding ITIL principles and processes.
Coverage 24/7 is required in supporting end users and call rotation coverage.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
· Knowledge in TJC, HIPAA, CMS and other regulatory requirements.
· Knowledge of patient care activities, hospital and outpatient environments and how the services and functions interact.
· Knowledge of clinical information systems development and/or implementation.
· Knowledge of new trends in clinical practice & information systems, & skill applying that knowledge.
· Knowledge of and training in Electronic Health Records.
· Skill in managing multiple projects at the same time.
· Skill in critical thinking, analytical skills, problem solving & issue resolution.
· Skill in maintaining confidential information.
· Skill in articulating technical and user needs in a concise manner easily understood by all.
· Skill in training users in specialized software applications.
· Skill in data collection and analysis.
· Skill in understanding medical records procedures and protocols.
· Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
· Skill in effective verbal and written communications skills.
· Skill in facilitating meetings and bringing work groups together.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy or other clinical field. Clinical practice work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of professional clinical practice INCLUDING a minimum of two (2) years of application support in a hospital or clinic setting. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE QUALIFICATION
Current professional clinical licensure required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Master’s degree in Medical Informatics desired.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.
· According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.
Title: Clinical Informaticist I
Company: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Location: Anchorage, AK
