Ambulatory Operations and Informatics Analyst
The University of Kansas Health System
Position TitleAmbulatory Operations and Informatics AnalystDays - Full TimeBroadmoor CampusPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Ambulatory Informatics and Operations Analyst applies informatics knowledge and collaborates with operational leadership, end users of the electronic health record (EHR), Revenue Cycle, and IT to develop and drive adoption of standard workflows, assess usability and recommend optimizations. Supports departments by providing on site rounding, assessment, and execution of opportunities for efficiency, and implementation of user level system (EHR) personalization. Executes communication plans that are developed by project teams ensuring understanding and adoption across all departments.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Spends a significant amount of time rounding in ambulatory clinic settings. Communicates electronic health record documentation requirements. Observes and identifies efficiencies to enhance the patient, provider, and allied health staff experience. Documents and reinforces standard workflows and recommends modifications. Utilizes lean methodologies (PDCA, SOP Documentation, etc.) to document standards and increase ambulatory efficiency. Determines proper upline to escalate barriers (department vs informatics leadership). Ensures follow-up with providers and staff for removal of barriers and implementation of improvements.Participates in the distributive build program. Supports user level personalization. Triages optimization requests obtaining necessary build requirements to assist with navigation. Ensures those requests that are triaged meet operational goals and direction.Establishes relationships with ambulatory department and division leadership, physicians, and allied health staff.Researches and advises leadership on best practices utilizing benchmarking resources including, but not limited to, Epic User Web, GPIN, MGMA and the Access Collaborative.Able to collaborate with departments across the health system including information technology, revenue cycle, operations, and organizational leadership to understand ambulatory processes. Utilizes that knowledge to review, analyze, and optimize the patient and user experience by applying basic informatics principles that meet operational goals.Collaborates with team members to understand KPIs post go live. Understands workflow. Executes communication plans developed by team members ensuring adoption and understanding across departments. Escalates barriers to adherence to team and department leaders to ensure transformation.Participates in introductory transformational governance groups ensuring ambulatory expertise is represented. Brings items forward for discussion/approval based on findings during clinic rounding.Provides guidance and support to team members.Certification or proficiency in assigned Epic application must be obtained within 6 months of employment or assignment.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Required Licensure and Certification
Knowledge Requirements
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