Title: Facility Clinical Informatics Coordinator-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
State Role Title: 49172
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Facility Clinical Informaticist reports directly Healthcare Compliance Director at the facility and is dotted line to the DBHDS Director of Clinical Informatics. This position supports clinicians and administration in maximizing the effective, efficient and safe use of the EHR and other health IT technology by proficient users at the facility. Acting as a
key liaison between facility healthcare providers, IT analysts, and vendors, this role supports stakeholders in applying health IT solutions, particularly EHRs, throughout the system design lifecycle. This position facilitates the integration of
people and processes with EHR workflows while supporting the development of facility and system-level policies and procedures. By focusing on health IT adoption, supporting clinicians, and driving innovations, this role aims to improve
patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and user satisfaction, while reducing variation to enhance quality and performance.
• Healthcare Systems and Processes: Understanding of clinical workflows, patient care processes, and healthcare systems.
• Health Information Technology (HIT): Proficiency in EHR systems, health information exchange, and relevant standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Promoting Interoperability).
• Data Management and Analytics: Skills in data integration, analytics for quality improvement, and familiarity with descriptive statistics and Microsoft Excel.
• Clinical Decision Support: Understanding of clinical decision support tools and evidence-based guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with healthcare regulations (i.e. CMS, Joint Commission etc.) and evidence-based framework and best practices.
• Change Management: Understanding of strategies and methodologies for managing technology adoption and organizational change.
• Technical Proficiency: Skills in designing, customizing, and optimizing EHRs and other health IT applications workflows.
• Project Management: Understanding of project management principles and competence in functioning in a projectized environment.
• Communication and Training: Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and delivering training and support.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze workflows, troubleshoot issues, and make informed decisions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Capability to work effectively with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and vendors.
• Leadership and Adaptability: Dependable and credible authoritative leader with skills in leading small projects, driving change, and adapting to evolving technology and healthcare environments.
• Empathy and Patient-Centric Focus: Understanding of clinician and patient needs to enhance care and satisfaction
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in clinical informaticist functions.
• Clinical care experience in medical facility and/or inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience in Electronic Health Records implementation and optimization
Additional Considerations
• RN License
• ANA nursing or HIMSS informatics certification.
• Quality, Patient Safety or Process Improvement certification.
• Master’s in clinical informatics
• Master’s in health informatics with clinical background and experience in clinical
informatics
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
PGH is a facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is a 123-bed psychiatric facility and the only facility that exclusively serves individuals over the age of 65.
PGH’s mission is to provide person-centered mental health services to enable the older adult to thrive in the community.
PGH’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in the mental health treatment of the older adult, as a model hospital, a teaching center, and a resource for other providers. PGH’s vision is further to be seen as an indispensable component of the state system of community-based services, and as the most efficient provider of geropsychiatric services.
PGH’s values are honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Additionally, PGH is not a participating STEM OPT employer.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 518-3339 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Contact Information
Name: Tricia Wilson
Phone: 804-518-3339
Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.