Description
General Summary of Position
Serves as an informatics liaison among and taps into the expertise of clinical operations, bio engineering, information systems and venders to ensure system readiness. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and the oversight of the clinical information system needs affecting neuroscience (neurology and neurosurgery) services across the system. Interfaces with senior level members of systemwide clinical departments including neurosciences, biomedical engineering, IS and supply chain operations to assure consistency in equipment acquisition, inventory management, chain of custody and budget. Monitors and evaluates opportunities for technical innovations and enhancements, ensuring that the applications and systems utilized are consistent with professional standards of best clinical practice.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required or
- Master's degree in Informatics or Information Management preferred
- One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible informatics job related experience required and
- experience in systems analysis/programming, customer service, information systems, and/or project management preferred and
- Prior experience in an IS or clinical related role preferred
- One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
Licenses and Certifications
- special certification, registration, or licensure preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires the highest level of problem solving. The work requires identifying and resolving complex problems, such as developing innovative solutions based on extensive cross-functional knowledge of the entire medical group.
- INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively negotiate, persuade, or present issues to others within the Hospital.
- EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Frequent interactions with patients, family, and visitors. Frequent contact with corporate IS staff and IS managers at all levels of the organization. Occasional interaction with representatives from technology vendors, community agencies, credentialing agencies, and professional organization(s).
- INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work assignments are generally received in the form of broad goals for area(s) of responsibility and require considerable judgment regarding the interpretation of policies, development of procedures, and selection of appropriate courses of action.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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