Clinical Informatics Analyst II

at  Interior Health Authority

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Clinical Informatics Analyst II to join the team on a full time project basis at our Kelowna location.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science plus two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Ability to organize work.
 Ability to deal with others effectively.
 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
 Ability to operate related equipment.
 Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

• The Clinical Informatics Analyst II will be responsible for clinical and health information systems throughout the software life cycle including the following:
   Conducting requirements analysis/needs assessments for a defined department/program area by conducting user interviews, assessing information flows, and understanding business processes.
   Installing, configuring and testing clinical and health information systems.
   Developing and documenting systems processes and procedures.
   Preparing implementation plans and schedules including estimating resource estimates.
   Monitoring and reporting progress for duties and responsibilities.

 Supporting and maintaining clinical and health information systems.

• Liaises with members of the assigned areas/departments and software vendors to troubleshoot problems, assess priority, research and evaluate alternatives and implement recommendations.
• Determines ongoing information needs, implements system changes and provides support related to clinical and health information software applications.
• Serves as the primary contact person for assigned clinical service area(s) regarding software applications.
• Develops proposals for modification and/or enhancement of vendor software applications and liaises with vendors to oversee installation, testing and problem resolution/debugging of program coding.
• Participates in the development of department standards, methods and procedures.
• Designs, develops, implements and evaluates computerized software dictionaries, databases and reports using vendor software applications.
• Plans, implements and evaluates educational training requirements and provides related training to meet the learning needs of users within the areas/departments with respect to (a) education of new users and (b) the continuing education of users regarding system upgrades and new technology.
• Provides informational input and expertise during acquisition of products and services and during development of department project plans, project priorities and tactical plans as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.