Job Summary: The Health Informatics & Information Systems Assistant plays a key role in supporting the operational and strategic initiatives of the Health Informatics and Epic Information Technology (IT) team. This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the advancement of clinical systems, streamline communication, and enhance the use of health information technologies across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide direct administrative support to the Vice President of Health Informatics and Vice President of Information Systems
• Monitor and manage email communications, ensuring timely follow-up on unanswered messages to maintain effective communication flow
• Manage scheduling and meeting logistics
• Triage, summarize, and track Epic support requests for the Health Informatics Department
• Assist with general project management tasks, including coordination of timelines and deliverables, for both the VP Health Informatics and VP Information systems
• Assist drafting and formatting training materials, including tip sheets and workflow documentation
• Conduct research on health informatics topics and emerging best practices
• Support report generation and data summaries to inform decision-making
• Collaborate closely with the Epic IT team to learn and support multiple Epic workflows
• Maintain compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
Growth Opportunities:
• Opportunity to gain exposure to Epic build and functionality
• Potential to pursue Epic certification as a credentialed trainer or certified analyst to further support the Epic team, if needed
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working with data and documentation tools
• Ability to learn new technologies and workflows quickly
• Prior experience in a healthcare or IT setting is a plus
Preferred Attributes:
• Self-motivated and proactive with a desire to grow professionally
• Eager to contribute to the mission of improving patient care through technology
• Collaborative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning in a fast-paced environment
• Occasionally may be required to work evenings / weekends
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• Sedentary work
• Climate-controlled environment
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent