Manager, Clinical Informatics – Information Technology

Job title: Manager, Clinical Informatics – Information Technology

Job description: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia – a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Clinical Informatics is responsible for planning, managing and directing the operations of the Clinical Informatics team including providing leadership for strategic planning, project completion, change management, operational support and training for the hospital’s clinical information systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, manage and direct the operations of the Clinical Informatics team, in order to provide efficient and effective planning, support, and education related to Clinical Informatics and applications.
• Support the Clinical Informatics team to manage and integrate data, information, technology, and knowledge in clinical practice to support health care providers in their decision-making roles.
• Ensure ongoing engagement of users, senior management, and sponsors.
• Provide leadership for project completion, change management coordination and training for Clinical Informatics and Applications.
• Coordinate the execution of all major data, functional and technical decisions relative to clinical applications.
• Develop policies and procedures, informatic standards, and change management strategies related to Clinical Informatics.
• Manage vendor relationships, hardware/software upgrades and renewals, contracts and licenses, and negotiations for vendor deliverables in support of key program activities.
• Work with executives, directors, and managers to solicit, identify and prioritize operational enhancements for improvements to the overall solution.
• Leads/collaborates with professional practice in the development of an overall strategy for clinical improvements through process redesign and technology enhancements.
• Coordinates resources and other support groups as needed to meet the operational service level agreements for clinical applications
• Coordinates the development of system/upgrade rollout strategies including managing organizational change and ensuring that there is appropriate training and support for staff as part of project implementation.
• Executes and assists in the Information Management Strategy
• Effectively manage clinical and IT operations including budget, operational expense, and financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement with respect to the team and program

Management of Direct Reports:

• Hires, evaluates, manages performance and disciplines, as required
• Mentors, coaches and supports toward optimal function
• Supports and promotes opportunities for training, workshops, seminars or other

educational endeavors that would assist individuals/team to achieve goals

• Conducts regular meetings to ensure all direct reports have opportunity to receive and

exchange information

• Delegates, providing encouragement and supporting others to accept responsibility, be

accountable, evaluate actions and learn from mistakes

• Conducts performance evaluations for all direct reports
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Information Technology – Clinical Informatics

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor degree in health or information technology related field required
• Membership in professional association preferred
• Education in Adult Training and Teaching Principles preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional education and self-directed learning opportunities preferred

Experience:

• Clinical informatics experience with various clinical IT/IM & EMR applications required
• Experience and proven track record in managing people required
• Demonstrated experience related to clinical information system implementation or other health system transformation projects required
• Experience with continuous quality improvement methods and clinical performance improvement is required

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Highly developed clinical informatics knowledge base
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to facilitate effective working relationships with internal and external customers/stakeholders, including the ability to motivate engagement, negotiate, mediate and resolve conflict
• Mentorship and coaching skills.
• Excellent knowledge of health care legislation, professional standards, practice and safety regulations
• Ability to critically appraise and incorporate evidence into practice
• Strategic and project planning abilities, “out of the box” thinking and ability to take prudent risks
• Ability to analyze complex data and assist teams with interpretation and application to quality improvement activities
• Knowledge of quality and patient safety practices, including emergency preparedness, occurrence tracking and risk mitigation
• Understanding of continuous quality improvement principles and practices including the ability to facilitate staff and team engagement, innovation and creativity
• Computer literacy

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Expected salary: $46.04 – 57.55 per hour

Location: Orillia, ON

Job date: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:20:43 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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