Clinical Information Systems Senior Professional

Job Summary:

The College of Nursing has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Clinical Information Systems Senior Professional position within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).

Nature of Work:

The CU College of Nursing, Sheridan Health Services is seeking applications for a Clinical Information Systems Senior Professional. This full-time, at-will University Staff (non-classified) position is part of the University of Colorado, College of Nursing. The Clinical Information Systems Senior Professional coordinates and participates in the successful set-up, implementation, integration, maintenance, training, and ongoing support of clinical systems. This position will obtain data, validate data, and assist in clinical data management, electronic image capture, and production of reports using various reporting platforms. The Senior Professional will assist with defining workflows and documenting the application business processes ensuring that all Sheridan Health Services (SHS), College of Nursing, and university policies are followed.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Performs data extracts for the annual Uniform Data System (UDS) report, as required by all Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
• Supports clinical management and staff by providing data, facilitating data collection, and analyzing data utilizing the various clinical information systems.
• Responsible for implementation, ongoing optimization, and support of the Epic electronic health record (EHR). Serves as the IT lead for Epic EHR projects within the organization.
• Aligns system(s) to fulfill internal initiative and also grant deliverables through data mapping, data management, and template development. Examples include builds for Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Healthy People 2030, UDS, and HRSA.
• Works with various constituents, including the CON Assistant Director of IT and Data Management, clinical leadership, and the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to coordinate clinical software implementations and migrations as assigned.
• Assists with assessing opportunities for new systems/modules and integrating systems into processes to increase the value of services provided by Sheridan Health Services.
• Ensure clinical systems compliance with university, college, governmental, and other regulatory agencies.
• Works with OIT, clinical leadership, and clinical staff to help ensure HIPAA compliance requirements and other regulatory requirements, as related to the management and operation of Sheridan Health Services clinical systems.
• Ensures clinical information systems security best practices are implemented and revised, as needed, to maintain the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the information stored on and accessed through the network (firewalls, file rights, backup systems, account management, vulnerability testing, etc).
• Conducts training for current and new employees on clinical systems.
• Participates in ongoing clinical software vendor training.
• Serves as a liaison between SHS, regulatory and governmental agencies, service providers, vendors, and telecommunications organizations.
• Analyzes technical and workflow problems that hinder clinical efficacy, proposes solutions, and leads implementation of system improvements.
• Conducts clinical and financial data mining and data validation for reports.
• Manages the schedule of reports and produces reports for dissemination on schedule.
• Gathers data for grant writing and grant reporting.
• Provision and de-provision new users.
• Serve as a preceptor for informatics students, as needed.
• Manage scheduling templates and blocks.
• Processes service tickets for EPIC requests and communicates information system-wide.
• Builds and maintains the Sharepoint platform.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO.

Why Join Us:

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now 52 employees at two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties. A Youth Health Clinic is in the Sheridan School District Administration building. The Family Health Clinic is in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify as Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such, we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach, health education, and home visitation services. https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, health informatics, health information technology, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience with EPIC system administration.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical informatics experience.
• One year of complex query creation and reporting experience.
• One year experience with SQL server and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• One year experience with PowerBI, Tableau, or other visual reporting tools.
• Experience working in a Safety Net Clinic or Hospital, and/or FQHC.
• Experience with EPIC including reporting and other clinical modules for pharmacy and dental.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of healthcare organization practices and processes.
• Familiarity with workflows and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of Structure Query Language (SQL), reporting, and reporting tools.
• Expert knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment to include potential frequent changes, delays, re-prioritization, or unexpected events.
• Capacity to comprehend complex issues and escalate accordingly while maintaining a high degree of urgency and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently; and handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by two weeks after the posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $66,637 to $77,965.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.