Pulmonary Informaticist
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Sr. Pulmonary Epic EMR Analyst is the technical and informatics owner for UC San Diego Health pulmonary service line for the Epic Orders team. The role designs, builds, tests, and implements Epic's inpatient Clinical Documentation and Orders module and related clinical application systems, and owns the full technical portfolio of third-party applications associated to the service line, including support, maintenance, upgrades, testing, vendor coordination, and issue resolution. Because much of this work depends on devices and applications that live outside Epic, the analyst also supports integration with third-party hardware and software, analyzes and maps external devices to the EMR, and serves as the primary contact for third-party vendors on application support and configuration. The analyst brings expert knowledge of Epic ClinDoc/Orders and of clinical workflows, and translates clinical and operational requirements into sustainable technical solutions. As a technical leader in clinical applications, the analyst applies advanced professional concepts and broad industry knowledge to lead or contribute to medium and large projects of wide scope and complexity, and serves as the escalation point for complex system issues. The role may be recognized as an expert in an area of focus within clinical applications.
Qualifications
Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Broadly encompassing or highly In-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical applications specialty area(s). Knowledge of operations, systems and functions, including planning, design, development, implementation, user support and training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing and evaluation. Ability to apply advanced problem-resolution skills to highly complex issues, quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner. Advanced interpersonal communication skills to effectively train, support, and collaborate productively with clinical users and key stakeholders at all professional and technical levels. Advanced organizational and project management skills, and ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Advanced written and verbal communications skills, to convey highly-technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical users and staff in a specific, clear, and concise manner. Advanced analytical skills and expertise in documentation and reporting, with the ability to apply metrics, plan and implement testing systems, collect and analyze performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses for management use. Advanced ability to serve as a technical leader and information resource, and to work collaboratively with key personnel and management, providing guidance and recommendations on systems, improvements, upgrades, and industry advances and trends.