Medical Informatics Consultant

• Collaborates with the different IT departments in selecting, implementing, and optimizing the EMR systems and other healthcare software.

• Leads minor and major projects as project manager / project lead that may or may not be dependent on existing SLMC systems

• Leads, coordinates, recommends, and guides stakeholders in the optimization of the EMR and other SLMC applications for process enhancements.

• Ensures that all enhancements requested by end users have been checked for any duplication, unaccepted abbreviations, copyright compliance.

• Assesses the request for impact on workflow, policy, SLMC standards, and need for additional / new hardware.

• Provides system specifications of how a feature / report / enhancement is to be built in the EMR.

• Tests IT-built system enhancements for accuracy and if it satisfies expected user interface / experience.

• Facilitates user acceptance testing, records findings and requests for rectification as needed.

• Updates and cascades new available feature / enhancements to end users through Memos and user guides.

• Evaluates system adoption after deployment.
• Evaluates enhancements facilitated for production promotion.
• Reviews training plans of the HR- training department and suggests / recommends appropriate training content with emphasis on the encountered common issues raised in the clinical areas.

• Ensures appropriate use of the OCIS in the clinical practice.
• Performs compliance and utilization monitoring every after implementation of major projects.
• Participates in the departmental / functional group round
• Develops a working knowledge of all clinical information systems in place as well as the infrastructure for the clinical information systems to support the staff and leadership in troubleshooting, upgrades, and training.

• Contributes to the institution through innovation and advancement.
• All other tasks not written here but is deemed by department manager as

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an approved clinical school

• With at least (1) year work experience in the clinical setting; similar hospital experience from another institution is accepted.
• A Master’s degree in Nursing / Health Informatics is a plus
• At least 1 year experience in using EMRs is a plus
• Knows and can apply basic Health Informatics concepts and principles
• Registered Nurse with active PRC license

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