Job Description

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health\xe2\x80\x99s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

The Clinical Informatics Specialist will provide leadership in all aspects of clinical information systems and ensure that health information technology and applications support safe and efficient patient care. Key responsibilities include planning, development, implementation, education, evaluation and support. Relationship management across diverse stakeholder groups is an essential skill and accountability. The successful candidate will engage stakeholders in implementing processes to meet regulatory standards and industry benchmarks, analyze and manage adoption and change processes, including risk mitigation strategies. The successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s leadership, professionalism, diplomacy, and continuous improvement will be evident as they collaborate with stakeholders to provide excellent customer service, identify system solutions, and support end-users.

Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, the Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining education materials, delivering training and providing ongoing support for Meditech and other Oak Valley Health supported clinical applications. Through participation on committees, working groups and project teams, the Clinical Informatics Specialist collaborates with others to support projects, process improvement, and mandated initiatives, focusing on system optimization, uptake of best practices, and adoption of supported clinical applications. The Clinical Informatics Specialist will serve as a liaison between providers and IMIT professionals to facilitate a common understanding of clinical informatics across multidisciplinary teams. The Clinical Information Specialist will be responsible for active participation in and/or leading relevant committees.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a health discipline
• Clinical experience and/or a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related health care field (i.e. Health Informatics, Nursing, Health Administration) an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years hospital-based clinical experience
• Recent clinical informatics knowledge and experience, ideally MEDITECH Expanse clinical software
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills and experience working with a variety of clinical applications focused in a hospital setting
• Excellent understanding of technical, integration and clinical business requirements of delivering health information solutions
• Experience in providing consultative services for application systems, as well as managing a positive customer relationship with clinicians and project teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, practice standards, and best practice guidelines
• Proven experience teaching and supporting clinicians in the use of electronic clinical applications coupled with effective leadership, decision-making, communication, organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to combine clinical experience, best practice and software knowledge to provide effective education, support and input on organizational initiatives
• Uses effective leadership, facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, research, data analysis skills, time management and priority setting skills in accomplishing assigned work deliverables in a dynamic climate of competing demands
• Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic understanding of data, clinical information and how these are operationalized within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to create knowledge.
• Experience in providing guidance and support to clinical users of electronic systems to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the systems within patient care
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute plans and ensure timelines are met while working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exercises initiative, self-direction and critical thinking abilities to identity gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains a results-oriented attitude to continually improve processes, enhance efficiency and contribute to overall clinical and organizational success.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will work Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday. Schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

BAND H: $42.33 - $60.59

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children\xe2\x80\x99s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

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