OverviewThe Senior Informatics Solutions Engineer will provide programming leadership and technical support for clinical application systems with development and maintenance of projects. This will include leadership and expertise of programs and systems related to the electronic health record and other clinical applications and software that support clinical care. This role has a commitment to clinical staff and departments, as well as across the Health Informatics and Technology (HIT) division and the Information Technology (IT) department to provide up to date expertise and knowledge of the applications and software with technical expertise on the changes and modifications needed to solve issues. The Senior Informatics Solutions Engineer provides technical support and leadership for HIT analysts and leads medium size projects and/or technology initiatives through all phases of systems development including planning, development, implementation and operation for complex computer projects as the technical subject matter expert in collaboration with the project manager while supporting the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Children's Mercy and the IT Department. This role will create and update system documentation including diagrams, technical schema, and project related documents and will work with the Senior Directors of HIT to keep them aware of changes or updates to the software systems.
At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities- Application and Technology Management
- Project and Program Management
- Serves as a Health Informatics resource for clinical departments.
- Report progress, issues, and project details to supervisor.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree Required in Health Informatics or related field and 5-7 years experience Experience in the Healthcare field of IT and management skills along with programming would be considered for this position. or
- Master's Degree Preferred and 3-5 years experience Experience in the Healthcare field of IT and management skills along with programming would be considered for this position.
- Employees must obtain Certified Prof. in Health Information & Mgmt or equivalent within 365 days
- At least one application-specific Epic certification relevant to the department (determined by role leadership) Required within 120 days of hire. Must complete Epic certification training if not already Epic certified in the most recent version of the Epic EHR product. Tracked by department leadership. Required
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems [CPHIMS (HIMSS)] Preferred
- MyChart Certification, MyChart Bedside, Welcome and Hello World experience preferred
Benefits at Children's MercyThe benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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Starting PayOur pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $41.57/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from HomeThis position is entirely remote or work from home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area or request advanced approval to work outside of the area and may attend onsite meetings, as scheduled.
