Health Informatics Specialist
Semmes Murphey

Job Info

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Health Informatics Specialist will be responsible for managing and analyzing data to improve patient care, medical research, clinical outcomes, and business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather, enter, and analyze data to develop system-generated reports in the electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Serve as a bridge between end users and information systems; provide workflow development guidance to physicians and healthcare workers
• Identify and manage the escalation and resolution of data quality issues as it relates to data for Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS); understand incentive plans for Merit-based Incentive Payments (MIPS), PQRS, and other compliance programs
• Lead/participate in project teams and activities relating to workflow, processes, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain project documentation, attend team meetings, and provide issue resolution
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes to support the integrity of clinical and business data
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with staff members

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of relevant work experience in Quality Reporting

PREFERRED

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Excel Pivot Tables
• General knowledge of healthcare administration systems and electronic health records
• Applied knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements for physician practice operation, i.e.PQRS and MIPS
• Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations while listening and responding appropriately to questions
• Experience in data analysis, database management, and health information system development
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to tactfully interact with all levels of the organization, as well as, external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to research and prepare various types of comprehensive reports
• Ability to analyze interpret and present complex data in an understandable manner
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and discretion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. While performing these responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with arms and hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Visual and auditory capacity for frequent use of computer and telephone is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work area is fully equipped, well-lit and ventilated and normally quiet. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Interaction with others is often and can be interruptive.

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