The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst (Informatics) located at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System under the Specialty Care service line. The primary purpose of the position is to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care by integrating clinical and information processes necessary to achieve successful adoption and application of new technologies throughout the VHA.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Serves as the knowledge expert for the electronic health record and associated clinical software, and provides users and staff with consultative support and education. Identifies end-user educational requirements and training needs with clinical applications. Inputs and retrieves data, prepares analyses and presents recommendations to supervisor or others as may be appropriate. Monitors end user satisfaction to drive enhancements and increase performance. Actively participates in the utilization and management of clinical decision support systems program, Commercial Off The Shelf Software (COTS) and decision support systems (i.e. CPRS, VISTA, ADPAC, Omnicell). Instructs staff members in the proper use of clinical application tools in compliance with policy, regulations and best practices. Develops and/or oversees data related to patient management systems, and actively participates in or leads the development of clinical decision-support systems. Serves as a resource in change management, analyzing and evaluating clinical and administrative processes related to information flow. Consults and advises Integrates knowledge of clinical and information processes to achieve successful adoption and application of new technologies. Develops and presents recommendations for improving clinical data-management methods, follow-up procedures, and timely compliance with regulatory guidelines. Exercises expertise in clinical applications, develops and/or oversees the development of information related to patient care and develops performance management tracking tools. Examines the need for change throughout the organization, determines what changes need to be aligned and how to do it, participates on process improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst (Informatics) - Specialty Care/PD99397S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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