Health Informatics Analyst

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Program Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Informatics Professional to join our dynamic team. The Clinical Informatics Professional will play a vital role in bridging the gap between clinical workflows and technology solutions, ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of healthcare information systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, combined with expertise in informatics and a passion for improving patient care through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with program managers to understand and maintain focus on their analytics needs, including critical metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, IT professionals, and other stakeholders to analyze workflows and identify opportunities for optimization and automation using health information technology.
• Design, develop, and implement clinical information systems, including electronic health records (EHR), clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and other clinical applications.
• Customize and configure healthcare IT systems to meet the specific needs and requirements of clinical departments and specialties.
• Provide training and support to clinical staff on the use of health information systems, ensuring proper utilization and adherence to best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical end-users and IT teams, translating clinical needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of clinical informatics solutions, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in clinical informatics, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and meaningful use of health IT.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party suppliers to assess, select, and implement new clinical informatics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and HITECH, as well as industry standards for health information exchange and interoperability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Medicine, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field, with a focus on data analytics and processing. (preferred)
• Two (2) years of data analyst or related experience, including proficiency with analytical software or equivalent related education. (preferred)
• Clinical background with experience working in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, or physician practices.
• Certification in clinical informatics (e.g., CPHIMS, CAHIMS) preferred.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.