[Hiring] Enterprise Applications Architect @UofL Health

Role Description

The Enterprise Applications Architect serves as an integral member of the IT Clinical Applications Support team for ULH. Key responsibilities include direct involvement with the development, implementation, training, and support of the electronic health record. This position requires a detailed knowledge of the electronic health record and the ability to analyze processes/systems as they impact the organizations’ strategic initiatives and patient experience.

• Leads the development of policies and procedures and provides guidance on EHR best practices to various Process Improvement committees at ULH for the optimal usage of Clinical Information Systems.
• Provides expert guidance to EHR teams on system optimization, change management, standardized processes, and workflows for a successful post-implementation operation.
• Applies knowledge of Computer Science, Information Science, Clinical Specialty, and Informatics theory to Clinical practice, Education, Administration, or Research in collaboration with other Analysts and Informaticists.
• Serves as an expert resource and SME for all areas of the medical center with regard to EHR features and functions.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards as they apply to departmental systems.
• Provides mentoring and training to the junior members of the team in system analysis & design, specification development and documentation, and end user training with ULH prescribed methodologies.
• Remains abreast of trends and developments in HIT, advancements in care delivery, reimbursement models and uses this knowledge to develop EHR roadmap and to align the roadmap with ULH strategic plan.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of long-term strategic applications planning for the EHR for the area of responsibility to achieve strategic outcomes for the implementation.
• Adheres to all Security Standards as set forth by the organization and National guidelines.
• Additional tasks/responsibilities as defined.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Science, Computer Science, Informatics or Clinical related field required.
• Master’s Degree highly preferred.
• 10+ years of prior Cerner Clinical applications experience or other EHR implementation and/or support experience preferred.
• Extensive understanding of clinical operations and workflows within a healthcare system is desired.
• Experience with healthcare IT applications and knowledge of healthcare environment and system configuration preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum certification requirements (required).
• Preferred certification(s) (preferred).

Benefits

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.

Company Description

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.