Why UAB Medicine:

Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama’s largest single-site employer. In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research. UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, ranked as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 by Forbes magazine, and among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, and we received a Top Ten Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp.

UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® and is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times. UAB Medicine also was designated a Health Care Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ health care and employment.

We care for you with our comprehensive benefit packages:

1) 100% tuition assistance at UAB
2) Industry-leading health plans
3) Generous paid time off
4) Retirement plan with employer match
5) Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, the Clinical Informaticist II positively influences health care delivery and patient care outcomes, promotes quality initiatives and makes efficient use of resources. Assists the Director/Manager Clinical Informatics (CI) in the development of tactical plans for both the CI department and assigned service line(s) Clinical Information Systems (CIS) components in support of overall UAB Medicine’s goals

The Clinical Informaticist II is responsible for the delivery of design and support services to assigned CI service line(s) (clinical, quality, training/testing, &/or analytics) to foster collaboration and coordination of patient care across the continuum through the design of processes/workflows, CIS planning, implementation, and end user support. He/she applies informatics practice expertise to design and deliver CI service standards and methods in alignment with professional standards of clinical and business practice.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare/Informatics/Business field, 3 years Informatics and 3 years Healthcare experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Health Care Delivery and Informatics.

Preferred: Master’s degree Healthcare/Informatics/Business.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: If has an earned healthcare/clinical degree (i.e., RN, Radiology, etc.), will maintain current State of Alabama licensure commensurate with degree. Attainment of certification in an Informatics related healthcare field (i.e., Project Management, Quality, Informatics, Training) within 2 years of assuming role.

Preferred: Professional Certification in Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Quality, and/or Training

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be flexible and highly motivated. Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to utilize appropriate management techniques to plan, organize, control, and coordinate resources and activities. Must demonstrate an ability to: (1) establish and maintain collaborative working relationships; (2) communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds; (3) set clear priorities and achieve outcomes in all UAB Medicine care delivery environments; (4) negotiate effectively; (5) respect and preserve the confidential data to which this position has access; (6) perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure; (7) effectively organize time, tasks, and information; (8) exercise discretion appropriately; (9) proficient computer literacy skills which may include but are not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and email communication; (10) exhibit the highest values of excellence, integrity, and innovation.