Clinical Informatics Analyst III

Interior Health is looking for a Clinical Informatics Analyst III to join the team on a full time permanent basis from our Kelowna location.What We OfferEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramEmployer paid training/education opportunitiesEmployer paid vacationMedical Services PlanEmployer paid insurance premiumsExtended health & dental coverageMunicipal Pension PlanWork-life balanceAbout The JobIn accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Clinical Informatics Analyst III evaluates, plans, implements, tests, maintains, and supports complex, integrated information systems which support clinical and health information needs throughout Interior Health. The Clinical Informatics Analyst III will act as project leader for smaller scale projects. This position provides consultative support and training to regional users of software applications.Typical Duties And Responsibilities Undertakes complex and integrated clinical and health information systems projects from preliminary analysis to post implementation review by:Conducting feasibility studies/needs assessmentsGathering detailed information from usersReviewing operational business processesDeveloping and documenting systems, processes and proceduresDetailing software and integration specifications for complex systemsPreparing project charters, detailed implementation plans and schedulesEstimating resource requirements and costsLeading implementation teams and committeesImplementing project plans and clinical systemsManaging project resourcesMonitoring and reporting implementation progressConducting post implementation reviewsSupporting and maintaining clinical and health information systems Acts as a liaison with members of the assigned areas/departments, care providers and vendors to trouble shoot problems, assess priority, research and evaluate alternatives and implement recommendations. Configures, tests, supports and maintains complex and/or large-scale applications that are integrated across multiple departments and throughout Interior Health. Develops proposals for modification and/or enhancement of complex vendor applications and liaises with vendors to oversee installation, testing, problem resolution/debugging of program coding. As a member of the team, advises Clinical Informatics Analysts in the implementation and support of application software. Participates in the development of department standards, methods and procedures. Designs, develops, implements and evaluates computerized dictionaries, databases and reports using vendor software applications. Plans, implements and evaluates educational training programs and provides related training to meet the learning needs of users within the areas/departments with respect to a) education of new users and b) the continuing education of users regarding system upgrades and new technology. Provides informational input and expertise during acquisition of products and services and during development of department project plans, project priorities and tactical plans as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.