Health Information Management Informaticist

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, HIM Informatics, the Health Information Management Informaticist is responsible for implementing optimization, process improvement, quality and standards initiatives within the organizational/HIM strategic plan.

The Health Information Management Informaticist provides expertise specific to the integration of health information and technology and supports change initiatives that automate and/or enhance health information practices, access to patient/client information and clinical documentation via the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in collaboration with operational leaders, service, program, staff and physicians.

As an integral regional member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Health Information Management Informaticist works to oversee the development and redesign workflow and processes to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Sciences, Health Information Management/Technology, or a related field; and
• Three (3) years' recent related Health Informatics experience in a health care environment, including experience using related computer technology, change management, and/or project management.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using quality improvement processes.
• Working knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques.
• Working knowledge of change management and continuous improvement methodology.
• Knowledgeable regarding new trends in Health Information Management and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support organizational and/or departmental change management policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated presentation, interview, facilitation skills.
• Superior consulting and mentoring skills.
• Ability to developing and maintain successful working relationships with customers, their families, colleagues, partners, vendor staff and others.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, and demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5713.pdf