Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 

**Hybrid position - will be required to be on-site at Penn Avenue Place or a clinical site 3 days per week

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the management of all clinical and administrative components for Clinical Informatics and assigned areas. Assesses, plans, coordinates, evaluates, and manages employees for the key clinical projects associated with clinical systems or other e-health strategies to ensure successful completion. Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of current and future state analyses resulting in operational redesign to optimize workflow by embedding technology into clinical workflow. Responsible for incorporating best clinical practice and regulatory requirements into workflow redesign. Manages complex interactions between clinical applications being implemented and various care processes and workflow. Manages the employees and manages the day to day operations of the department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages the clinical process redesign, metric design and consultative services for the electronic health record and other e-Health initiatives.Manages complex interactions between applications being implemented and various patient care processes and workflows.Creates an environment that establishes collaborative practice that displays the presence of trust, respect and good communication among customers. Acts as a role model for the AHN Service Values.Assists with the annual budgets. Ensures cost effective operations by scrutinizing resource utilization such as scheduling practices, payroll and inventory control.Promotes cooperative problem solving, appropriate delegation, and the building of team spirit through individual counseling, and assumes responsibility for own professional development.Maintains knowledge of trends and advances in the field of nursing and healthcare informatics.Supervises policy development and monitoring of process changes related to clinical system implementation.Conducts annual staff performance appraisals and goal setting, continual performance development, corrective action and disciplinary processes. Displays leadership skills that include, coaching, guiding and mentoring.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum

Bachelor's degree in a health related field or informatics, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degreeDriver’s licenseAbility to manage multiple tasks in a professional manner. Ability to collect, collate and analyze data among multiple departments and computerized databases. Ability to utilize the different EMR software installed at various offices. Seeks guidance from the Director and/or upper management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances. Ability to function with a high level of independence in performance of role. Ability to function in a professional collaborative role with multiple departments, management teams and personnel. Self -directed, with excellent organizational, analytical, writing, interpersonal and project management skills.3 years of related experience. Effective leadership, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict management skills along with excellent administration, communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple systems and projects.

Preferred

Master's degree in a health related field, informatics, or a certificate in informatics preferred.RN license.

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