What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Informatics Specialist position at BJC HealthCare?
Barnes-Jewish Hospitl is looking for a Healthcare Informatics Specialist. This role focuses on extracting information from various data sources such as EPIC, data warehouse, and SQL server. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in SQL and have knowledge of computer programming languages, particularly C#. Familiarity with Alteryx and Power BI is advantageous.
An essential requirement is obtaining EPIC Tier 5 certification, with on-the-job training provided as a bonus. The role necessitates a blend of healthcare and technical competencies, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful outcomes.
Remote opportunity within the Greater St. Louis area!
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
''Our mission is to provide a team of empowered professionals providing continued improvement in patient care and equipment planning & support technologies.'' This team provides Clinical Engineering, Imaging Informatics, Clinical Equipment Asset Management and Planning and Clinical Equipment Capital Project Management services throughout the BJC HealthCare system by: serving patients through operational support and maintenance management of diagnostic, treatment, and patient support technologies, directly serving users, owners, and managers of medical equipment, servicing medical equipment planned, demand and corrective maintenance, providing operational support for functions employing medical technology, supporting Risk Management and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) functions, supporting technology asset management, acquisition, and disposal, maintenance contract management and capital project planning and management, and providing clinical equipment planning expertise for BJC Healthcare projects, working directly with BJC PD&C, BJC Entity Representatives, Architects, Engineers, contractors, etc. during the entire project.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Considered to be the subject matter expert with broad knowledge of all areas of biomedical informatics and applies this expertise to complex project and strategic initiatives. Oversees the design and application of established methods and processes to assist users with the generation, storage, retrieval, use and sharing of biomedical information and knowledge. This role bridges the gap between business users, clinicians, scientists and IT personnel. This includes but is not limited to implementation of vended systems and development of new systems for operations and research.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates expertise in design and application of theories, methods and processes for the generation, storage, retrieval, use and sharing of biomedical information and knowledge.
- Demonstrates expertise in computing, communication and information sciences technology application in biomedicine.
- Demonstrates expertise in standards and best practices in the implementation and deployment of technical solutions.
- Demonstrates expertise in standards and best practices in the evaluation of technical solutions.
- Leads or is considered the subject matter expert for a breadth of complex projects and strategic initiatives, including translating national standards and initiatives into strategic direction for the department. Projects will include study design, healthcare vocabularies, decision support research, healthcare data exchange standard, clinical workflow as it relates to technology.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Health Informatics/related
Experience
- 5-10 years
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
- Health Informatics/related
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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