Clinical Informatics Specialist | Homecare

JOB TITLE: Clinical Informatics Specialist, In-Home Care

DEPARTMENT: Homecare

HOURS: 32

SHIFT: 1st / 8:00am to 4:30pm

WEEKENDS REQUIRED: No

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director for In-Home Care, the Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Clinical Information System and related software utilized by Homecare, Hospice, and Homemakers. He/she provides leadership for all aspects of planning and implementing data technology initiatives and serves as a liaison between In-Home Care, data technology vendors, and the Day Kimball Healthcare Information Technology Department.

The Clinical Informatics specialist provides daily support to end users and trouble-shoots issues with hardware and software promptly and efficiently. He/she supports the Executive Director and other members of the In-Home Leadership team through developing reports and dashboards for communicating information and metrics related to organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for project management, technical support, and general application maintenance of the electronic medical record, online learning platform, electronic document management system, and other data technology systems used by Day Kimball Homecare and Hospice.

Responsible for management, support, and maintenance of the Microsoft Access Database and ADP electronic payroll system used by Day Kimball Homemakers.

Provides daily support for users and troubleshoots technology problems for all In-Home Care programs.

Serves as liaison between In-Home Care and technology vendors. Communicates problems related to software and electronic data to vendors and keeps end users up to date on problem resolution.

Facilitates a two-way flow of information and communication between the Day Kimball Information Technology and In-Home Care departments.

Responsible for maintenance of databases, field staff laptops, and mobile phones.

Provides orientation to new employees and ongoing education based on training needs for existing employees on all data systems. Assists Supervises in the management of new employee orientation and annual education requirements.

Utilizes the knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and to ensure the Information systems are consistent with professional standards of clinical practice and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or therapy.

• Additional education and/or certification in Informatics or data technology. Project management training preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three or more years' experience in nursing or therapy.

• Past and current experience with healthcare information systems and their use in patient care required.

• Previous management experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS:

Registered Nurse or Therapist

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities.

Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.