Clinical Informatics Specialist III

A Clinical Informatics Specialist III at Emory Healthcare is responsible for leading and optimizing clinical informatics projects to enhance patient care and business operations. They bridge clinical knowledge and technology, document specifications for development, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and utilize data to drive process improvement. Their role also includes serving as a resource for end users regarding information systems and communicating system changes effectively.

To qualify for the Clinical Informatics Specialist III position at Emory Healthcare, candidates should possess a post-graduate degree in Nursing Informatics, Health Informatics, or related fields, along with six years of Clinical/Nursing/Health Informatics experience. A background in Epic applications is necessary, and candidates should also have certifications related to Informatics, or be willing to obtain them within a year of hire.

The work environment for a Clinical Informatics Specialist III at Emory Healthcare is supportive and collaborative, allowing specialists to work closely with healthcare professionals and technology teams. There’s a focus on professional growth, with access to ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs in a dynamic healthcare setting aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Emory Healthcare offers a variety of resources for professional development for Clinical Informatics Specialists, including comprehensive health benefits starting from day one, student loan repayment assistance, and a range of leadership programs. The organization is committed to fostering an enriching environment that encourages continuous learning and professional advancement.

As a Clinical Informatics Specialist III, you will work mainly with electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinical technologies, ensuring their effective use in patient care workflows. Your role will involve understanding the applications and processes within Epic systems and collaborating to develop tools and reports that meet business needs.

When discussing your experience with Epic applications, emphasize specific projects where you successfully implemented or optimized these solutions. Highlight your familiarity with clinical workflows and how you leveraged Epic to improve patient care outcomes.

To ensure compliance, discuss your approach to staying informed on current regulations and standards. Share examples of how you integrate this knowledge into project planning, leading reviews, and making necessary adjustments to workflows.

You can explain strategies such as providing hands-on training sessions, creating user-friendly documentation, and establishing clear communication regarding the benefits of the new technology, focusing on how it improves patient care and efficiency.

Discuss how you analyze relevant data to identify areas for improvement, and then use those insights to inform the changes you propose in workflows and processes. Also, highlight any tools or methods you use to visualize or share this data with stakeholders.

You should mention your experience in fostering open communication among various departments, understanding their needs, and collaborating effectively to design solutions that reflect input from all relevant stakeholders.

Outline your step-by-step process for gathering requirements from stakeholders, translating their needs into clear specifications, and ensuring that these documents remain updated throughout the project lifecycle to facilitate assessment and changes.

Share a specific example of a challenge, explain the steps you took to analyze the situation, the action plan you implemented, and the outcome. Focus on your problem-solving skills and resilience.

You could discuss specific sources such as industry publications, professional associations, or networking groups, and how you incorporate this learning into your daily work to stay ahead of best practices in informatical healthcare.

Be sure to express your passion for improving patient care through technology, your interest in healthcare delivery systems, and the rewarding nature of collaborating with clinical staff to make impactful changes.

You can talk about the importance of clear, structured communication in conveying complex information and ensuring all stakeholders are on the same page. Emphasize successful examples of how effective communication led to the success of your projects.