Clinical Informatics Analyst

Oklahoma Heart Hospital - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Informatics Analyst at Oklahoma Heart Hospital plays a vital role in integrating clinical information systems into healthcare operations, ensuring the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is optimized for patient care delivery. This position serves as a liaison between clinical staff and the IT department, focusing on enhancing workflow and improving patient outcomes through effective use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate clinical information technology into daily healthcare practices to enhance workflow and patient outcomes.
• Serve as a resource to troubleshoot and resolve EHR-related issues for clinical staff, collaborating with IT and application teams.
• Provide orientation, training, and ongoing education to end users on EHR functionalities, ensuring effective use and adoption.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement, support, and optimize clinical informatics applications, focusing on enhancing patient care delivery.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and support of EHR systems in collaboration with IT, clinical, and operational departments.
• Assist in managing and analyzing clinical data, using it to identify trends, improve workflows, and support clinical decision-making processes.
• Develop and deliver training materials, presentations, and instructional content on clinical informatics topics, adapting to staff needs and learning styles.
• Conduct regular audits of clinical data and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze the impact of new clinical processes, technologies, and informatics tools on patient care.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical decision support tools to aid in evidence-based care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associate degree in nursing, Clinical Informatics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with Epic or other Electronic Health Record systems is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret clinical data and informatics trends.
• Clinical Informatics certification is preferred, with completion required within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth