Clinical Informatics Specialist

1. Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, computer science, business, informatics or related field OR four (4) years’ experience performing system analysis with business, clinical or administrative applications.

2. This position may require additional certification in support of the responsibilities of the position, which will be provided by WVUHS Information Technology. Certification completion will be required within four months of formal certification training completion.

1. Clinical certification or licensure, such as but not limited to Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA), Medical Technologist (MT), Respiratory Therapist (RT)

1. Two (2) years’ experience performing system analysis of business, clinical or administrative applications required.

2. Internal employees must meet all mandatory competencies in current position in order to qualify for promotion within IT.

1. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

2. Ability to work well under high stress conditions.

3. Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member.

4. Ability to adapt to various workloads and assignments.

5. Ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups and facilitate meetings.

6. Must have strong reading and comprehension ability.

7. Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

8. Ability to prioritize tasks.

9. Must have independent decision-making ability.

10. Ability to work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment.  Must be flexible.

11. Ability to mentor others.

12. Familiar with regulations and Joint Commission requirements.

13. Must possess strong customer service skills.

14. Must possess strong communication skills.

15. Experience in an inpatient or outpatient clinical setting.

16. Experience with patient flow, physician/clinician workflow, medical terminology and the medical record.

17. Experience with electronic medical record system.

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.