Health Informatics Specialist WMCG - Clinical Informatics - Ambulatory at Wellstar Health Systems in Augusta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Wellstar MCG Health




Position Summary:The Health Informatics Specialist is a professional who is under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Informatics. This role is to provide informatics services to Directors, Managers, and staff. Participates in the assessment of needs pertaining to practice management / clinical information systems, including hardware, software, staff development, and management support specific to clinical practices. Provides content expertise that supports practices. Informaticians transform health care by analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication systems that enhance operational efficiencies, and patient outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.


In collaboration with clinical and operational leaders, the role provides leadership and change management methodologies to advance the operations team utilization of informatics. Oversees end user optimization and efficiency, embeds evidence based, and analytics model to ensure patient outcomes and improve clinical performance. Works with members of the information departments, Directors, Managers, Super-users, clinical departments, and other WHS personnel to accomplish strategic goals.



Position Requirements: Associate's degree and 5 years or more experience in healthcare. Minimum 5 years of healthcare management experience in lieu of Associate's degree. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Strong customer service skills. Proficient in the use of Internet browsers and Microsoft Office products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be organized and have the ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems. This individual must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to multi-task is essential, as is the ability to function in stressful and emergency situations. Strong detail orientation and time management skills are required. Knowledge of clinical practice operations and clinical workflow in an office setting is necessary. EPIC certification within 1 year of hire.