Clinical Informatics Lead - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Your Opportunity:You’re a self-motivated, dynamic, and detail-oriented Clinical Informatician who understands the impact of quality Clinical Informatics (CI), and CI systems, and is knowledgeable about information management, quality and safety, analytics, and evaluation techniques. Bringing a combination of CI expertise and clinical experience, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for someone like you for the role of Clinical Informatics Lead – Clinical Documentation Focus. As the CI lead, you will facilitate the creation, maintenance and dissemination of clinical documentation content within Connect Care, the province-wide CIS. In this role, you will consult and collaborate with key stakeholders across the province to develop content like flowsheets, notes, navigators, letters, templates, smarts elements that support evidence-based, best practice standards of care. You will carefully probe to fully understand your clients’ CI requirements and the best way to build it, using clear communication to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. AHS is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully-integrated health system and is a top employer nationally and provincially, as well as a top employer for young people and diversity. Work for a supportive employer with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Ranked the 5th most livable city in the world, the south-central Alberta City of Calgary (approx. 1.2 million,) is one of the worlds cleanest cities, and receives the most sunshine annually of any major Canadian city. Calgary’s amenities include K-12 public, Catholic, Francophone, charter, and private schools for and 15 post-secondary institutions. Offering shopping, dining, the arts and professional sports teams, Calgary is also just 1.5 hours’ drive from Banff National Park.Description:As the Clinical Informatics (CI) Lead, (Clinical Documentation focus), you will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and change management of CI projects, processes, programs, and educational tools and resources for the Chief Medical Information Office’s (CMIO’s) portfolio and is provincial in nature. Reporting to the CMIO Program Director, you will be responsible and accountable for the integration and adoption of the standards, policy, and procedures that are implemented in the technology in clinical settings. Working in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, you will build and maintain effective working relationships and use your informatics skills and clinical experience to share knowledge and develop clinical content that supports evidence-based, best practice standards of care. You will develop and manage various initiatives and provide ongoing client leadership and optimization between individuals, departments, sites, and programs for the design, build, implementation, and optimization cycles of the provincial Clinical Information System (CIS). In this role, you will oversee and manage complex initiatives in CMIO areas of accountability, such as eQuality and eSafety, eHealth Capacity and Adoption, eHealth Process Standardization, Stakeholder Relations and Analytics. The scope of clinical content and standards to be developed and maintained include but are not limited to flowsheets, notes, navigators, letters, templates, smarts elements, and working with clinical communities to encourage CIS adoption and use. This role may also support requirements needed for the development of clinical guidance and reporting that are used by many disciplines within AHS and potentially outside of AHS, (i.e., Covenant Health).

• Classification: IT Proc/Chng&Rel Mgmt Srv Lev4
• Union: Exempt
• Department: Clinical Guidance&Content Mgmt
• Primary Location: QuarryPark
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-JAN-2022
• Date Available: 03-FEB-2022
• Temporary End Date: 20-JAN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $34.52
• Maximum Salary: $59.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree/diploma Health Related Discipline required. Current registration with the applicable professional association or college (i.e., CARNA, HSAA, etc.). Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; 10 years preferred. An intimate understanding and a strong working knowledge of healthcare delivery, Alberta Health Services, and the Clinical Informatics function.Additional Required Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to think systematically and critically to solve problems, improve quality, realize improved outcomes and engage others in same. Must have a working knowledge of basic systems principles, theories and concepts and of the healthcare business, using a consultative approach to probe for information and ensure a full understanding of system needs and functionality. Proven project management skills, (ability to lead complex discussions, prioritize, negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts, maintain issues list, and manage project plan,) communication and follow-up skills, time management skills, and the ability to meet project deadlines. Demonstrated experience in planning, communication, facilitation, and coordination of multiple projects/operational work packages. Comfortable with learning new technology and able to positively influence and promote change. Demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, mentoring, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills and client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.Preferred Qualifications:Clinical Informatics knowledge and experience is an asset. Experience development of clinical documentation content and standards provincially is an asset. Epic Proficiency/certification is an asset. CPHIMS certification is an asset.Quick Apply

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