Report Writer

Position Summary:

The Report Writer (RW) functions as the clinical expert, educator, consultant, leader and researcher for nursing/allied health information systems. The RW is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and training of information system projects to improve the patient care process. The RW will function as an internal consultant and resource to departmental personnel and will provide direction and education for all clinical information initiatives in accordance with the strategic objectives of the Department. The RW will continually monitor and evaluate opportunities for technical innovations and enhancements, ensuring that the applications and systems utilized are consistent with professional standards of best clinical practice. The RW will interpret, modify, analyze and design clinical systems, data, and information as well as implement applications, tools, processes, and structures that assist with the management of data in patient care and provision of health care. Additional responsibilities will include providing systems support including hardware maintenance, trouble shooting, component replacement and repair, system monitoring and the installation and maintenance of software. The RW will coordinate with IT to identify, select and maintain equipment needed for utilization of the clinical systems, policy development and monitoring of process changes, operational/clinical committees in relation to clinical system design and manage complex interactions between applications being implemented and various patient care processes and workflows. The RW will prepare training sessions and assist in making oral and written presentations to project teams and management.

Education:

Associates degree in Health care field/Information Systems required.

Bachelor's degree in Informatics /Healthcare Management preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years health care experience required.

Experience with a variety of clinical software systems in acute care setting and/or ambulatory setting preferred. (Specific Cerner experience preferred)

Special Skills:

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with physicians, nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, department heads, and members of executive leadership required.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Explorer and PowerPoint required.

Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.

Strong organizational skills required.

Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Strong analytical skills to review and validate data sets as they relate reports and other data requests.

Knowledge of program development and administration preferred.