Clinical Transformation Analyst

Position Summary

The incumbent will utilize their healthcare background to collaborate with clinicians in the design and optimization of healthcare applications to improve patient outcomes. This position integrates health sciences and information science to manage and communicate data to support clinical practice. The informaticist will ensure the systems developed are consistent with evidence based best practices, clinical standards, quality and patient safety initiatives, and regulatory requirements.

Duties of a Clinical Transformation Analyst may include the following but are not limited to:

• Strong understanding of clinical workflow processes, resulting in current and future workflow enhancements and performance improvements to support clinical practice
• Analyzes assessment data to identify diagnosis, problems, issues and opportunities for improvement
• Incorporates current statutes, rules, and regulatory requirements when planning workflow processes
• Acts as a liaison and represents clinical members in all project initiatives.
• Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential uses of information systems and potential optimization of current use of systems.
• Supports the integration and use of evidence-based methods, tools, and guidelines linked to effective outcomes

• Collaborate with education department to develop plans for training
• Facilitate/attend meetings and serve as an advisor and coordinates champion participation. Distinguish between training, workflow or system issues and escalate/report issues to the correct persons and follow-up for closure.
• Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation of the department through skills transfer, continued professional growth, and self-education of new emerging technologies.
• Cultivates good working relationships with staff, department management, physicians and executives.

During implementation of the EMR, and on an occasional basis, the Clinical Transformation Analyst will be required to work irregular hours due to project deadlines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or other allied health professional with related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant Healthcare Informatics experience.
• Minimum of 3 years healthcare related clinical experience.
• Experience/knowledge of clinical application implementation experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Must be able to approach technical and user problems analytically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and show initiative and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cerner experience
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Information Technology
• Informatics Certification
• Previous participation or leadership with a hospital committee
• Possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay