MH Clinical Informatics and Quality Specialist

• Position Summary: Uses knowledge of clinical information and computer science to manage and
• communicate data, information, and knowledge, as well as improve clinical practice.
• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of computerized healthcare
• systems. Supports human-computer and human-technology interactions for patients and
• staff. Develop strategies and procedures for modifying information technology to best
• support clinicians.
• Responsible for supporting the performance improvement program to meet the needs of
• the organization. Provides education to medical staff, departmental staff and Governing
• Body as needed. Facilitates performance improvement activities and CQI activities
• throughout the organization. Acts as a resource person to administrative team,
• department managers and medical staff. Assists department managers with preparation
• for committees. Assists with regulatory body surveys, e.g., the accrediting organization,
• State Licensing Review, CMS Validation surveys.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• Registered Nurse license and 2 years of clinical experience in direct patient care or Licensed Practical Nurse license and 5 years of clinical experience in direct patient care.
• Two (2) years previous technology (EMR, Microsoft, Excel) experience

Education and/or Experience Preferred

• Two ( 2 ) years or more experience in Quality Management including quality reporting, interoperability, and data driven performance improvement
• Experience in a critical access hospital, rural health clinic, or small healthcare organization

Project coordination or change management experience

• CPHQ certification
• Healthcare Informatics Degree

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• Current Nebraska Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience supporting or working in EMR systems in healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and training skills with the ability support clinical and non-clinical users.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows, solve problems, and support process improvements.
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy, security standards, and healthcare regulatory requirements.