Job Description

At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Skills / Requirements

The ensures that the operational interests of their respective functional areas are being fully represented in the day-to-day operations of the Information Systems Department.  This role supports the Epic Clinical applications deployed within the Harris Health System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field or 4 years of  related IT experience in a Healthcare environment.

Work Experience: 2+ Years within I.T.  One (1) year Hospital/Health Care Organizations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:   
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing Yes   (Correspondence/Reports)

Other Skills:
Analytical, Design, Research, Statistical

Advanced Education:
Advance Training Specialty: Epic Certification (for at least one Epic Clinical Application) preferred

Bachelors Degree Major: Bachelors degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field

Work Schedule:   On Call

Other Requirements:
Be available to work on site (after hours) as needed
Experience providing hands-on clinical patient care in hospital or clinic setting preferred.
Experience Supporting an Electronic Medical Record System
Healthcare Information Technology experience
Understanding of functional processes and business rules related to the applications being implemented/supported.
Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, be able to prioritize effectively, and meet overlapping deadlines
Understands the limitations and opportunities presented by the applications supported

We look forward to hearing from you!