Allentown, PA, USA
3 days ago
Template Specialist

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


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Summary
Creates, analyzes and supports clinician scheduling templates and scheduling configuration to maximize patient access for assigned operational units. Provides support to operations on template implementation and configuration. Assures that clinician schedules are generated/modified efficiently and in a timely manner. In partnership with operation and IT&I, provides analysis, testing, documentation, problem resolution and implementation of solutions as they apply to scheduling within the organization.

Job DutiesOptimizes template design and build through analysis of clinician capacity and utilization statistics. Contributes knowledge of template design for strategic access initiatives and to ensure organizational access goals are achieved. Provides consultative support on slot utilization, optimizing templates across multiple departments. Provides consultative support on business requirements for new initiatives template and related maintenance. Responsible for implementation of all requests for building and maintaining assigned clinician schedules across multiple departments. Analyzes template structure for accuracy, appropriateness, and validity prior to releasing the templates. Analyzes workflows and offers suggestions/solutions. Understands integration with other applications and can offer feedback. Proactively meets with and creates partnership with operations leadership to coordinate optimal template designs, ensure appropriate maintenance and answer questions and solutions including system template standards. Initiates and leads process using change management and process improvement strategies. Works closely with the patient engagement center leadership assigned to each department assuring that template and cadence build are appropriately incorporated into scheduling standard work.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED 3 years relevant healthcare experience with template build and scheduling Demonstrates astute critical thinking skills. Proficient in EMR (EPIC) registrations, scheduling, cadence
Preferred QualificationsAssociate’s Degree
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

707 Hamilton St

Primary Location:

One City Center

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

8-4:30

Department:

1012-99108 LVPG-L Strategic Operations
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