Clinical Implementation Informatics Specialist

Unit Summary

Health Information Technology Services (HITS) is a service based business unit delivering healthcare IT solutions to Hamilton Health Sciences and various healthcare partners. The HITS team uses technical expertise to offer practical, sustainable and high quality solutions to the Hospital, support HHS in achieving our vision of Best Care for All.

Position Summary

The Clinical Informatics Implementation Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the Epic and other digital solution education programs. The Clinical Informatics Implementation Specialist functions as the primary owner and contact of the Epic Training Curriculums for their assigned clinical and support Epic applications. Using either their clinical or healthcare operations background, they maintain and deliver caregiver, provider and support training as assigned. This position also is the primary classroom instructor for clinical Epic New Hire Training Classes and Epic Update Training. This role is responsible for the technical set up and oversite of the epic training environments, assessing all upgrades and changes for implications to training programs and materials. The Clinical Informatics Implementation Specialist will assist operational leaders in identifying training opportunities via review of the epic tools supporting user assessments and appropriate utilization. Epic Certification within 4 months of hire is required or proof of active certification with CEE’s is required to maintain position.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday, days

This position is temporary until January 2027.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience.

A minimum of 4 years of recent experience as a member of the health care or support team in a Hospital or clinical setting.

Current Certificate of Registration as a Regulated Health Professional in Ontario preferred

Related experience in clinical education or orientation is an asset.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Excellent communication, interpersonal and group skills.

Demonstrated problem identification and resolution skills.

Demonstrated ability to initiate and model positive change.

A willingness to extend his / her knowledge of clinical information systems, share knowledge with others, and demonstrated superior, self-directed learning skills.

Must possess the ability to view things from a systems perspective.

Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and must have the ability and willingness to learn Project, Visio, Captivate and Access and other computer based learning tools as necessary.

Excellent knowledge and skills related to the principles of adult learning.

Demonstrated project management skills.

This position is Epic Curriculum Certified in assigned Epic applications

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.