Training Specialist

Job Description

Location: St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

Training Specialist * REPOST *
Data Quality - Health Information Services & Informatics
Permanent, Full-Time
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Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour day shifts) Salary CG-33 ($29.56 - $32.88) Competition Number 2022005446 Posted Date 21 June 2023 Closing Date Open until filled.

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Health Information Services Training Specialist works in collaboration with Clinical programs, the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI), management/staff of the Health Information Services and Informatics(HISI) department, vendors, and other support programs and administrative departments within Eastern Health. The Training Specialist will support quality improvement initiatives in the various areas of HISI with specific emphasis on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collaborate with stakeholders to establish record standardization, support change management initiatives, and develop and implement education and training strategies to staff throughout the region. Additionally, this role will contribute to strategic planning, policy development, team leadership, cross continuum technology integration and project management. The Training Specialist will provide direction and support in the management and measurement of ongoing quality, process improvement and safety initiatives with in the HISI department and in all health record areas within Eastern Health.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Work demands do not result in considerable fatigue requiring periods of rest.
Work provides the opportunity to occasionally stand and walk within the office environment.
Constantly required to perform fine finger/precision work while entering and manipulating data in electronic documents by using a mouse and key board.
Visual concentration is constant when reading and editing documents, writing policies and reference documents and completing monthly reports
Occasionally required to drive to various locations to perform work duties.
Exact results and precision are required when preparing reports and compiling statistical information.
Auditory concentration is constant while listening to multiple stakeholders, answering the telephones, etc.

Job Qualifications
Completion of Bachelor's Degree in a Health Information Management or related field is required.
Current and continued certification as a Health Information Management Professional from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is an asset.
Minimum two (2) years (in the past (4) years) experience in data quality/quality improvement and/or education experience.

Competencies
Working knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access & Outlook/Email)
Demonstrated exceptional organization and analytical/critical thinking abilities.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Ability to communicate with, and relate to, many diverse groups of people, including but not limited to internal and external stakeholders such as: Management, Finance, Clinicians, Health Information Services and Informatics, Health Technology and Data Management, CIHI & NLCHI
Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures relating to Health Information Services.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.