Clinical Informaticist (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

About the role

Non-supervisory U.S. Public Health Service position, supporting the Health Application Services Office within the Health Information and Technology Unit.

Oversees and advances electronic health record initiatives that affect IHSC clinical practice and operations, ensuring secure, effective EHR solutions for a nationwide workforce delivering on-site, off-site, and operational medical support to detainees. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

What you will do

• Duties include day-to-day activities that identify and facilitate the adoption of clinical information systems and technologies that support and improve the experience for clinicians and patients.
• Lead meetings with various IHSC Units on their functional input for the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate discussions with operations support staff and ensure proposed enhancements do not have a negative impact on the EHR.
• Guide solution design, incorporating clinical/healthcare knowledge, data analysis, human-centered design, and quality improvement concepts to ensure optimal fit for patient care and clinician usability.
• Utilize data to drive process, workflow, and behavior change as it relates to appropriate and efficient use of electronic health records and clinical technologies.
• Document specifications that will translate into the development of tools, reports, and systems that support organizational priorities.
• Utilize industry-standard tools (i.e., swim lane diagrams, value stream mapping, gap analysis, needs analysis, feasibility analysis) to document and analyze systems to ensure comprehensive solutions that meet process improvement goals and integrate into clinical workflows.
• Leads and coordinate projects, manages resources, and complete projects successfully and on schedule.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop plans for introducing technology-based innovations that will increase efficiency, reduce waste, or solve a problem within the organization.
• Gain technical expertise in functionality that is pertinent to clinical care.
• Provides clinical expertise to assess and recommend ways technology could enhance workflows and access to patient related information.
• Maintain a working knowledge of licensing, regulatory, and compliance factors related to clinical information system usage.
• Assist in development and ongoing review of system related policies, procedures, and competencies; assures technologies and workflows align where appropriate.
• Serve as a resource to end users for information systems and technology; effectively communicate and educate system changes, workflow process changes, downtime procedures, and relevant information to clinical teams.
• Collaborate and consult with IHSC clinicians, vendors, and federal partners to share knowledge and experiences to determine the best possible technologies and solutions for the organization and improve patient care.
• Promote and stimulate thought on the innovative uses of technology and the exploration of new and promising technologies and methodologies to provide improved delivery of products and services and to foster solutions that enhance organizational and enterprise performance.
• Participate as a primary or alternate voting member, chair or co-chair, advisor or reviewer on IHSC, Agency, and Department change management boards, selection committees and/or workgroups.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new EHR features and assist in the implementation of clinical and EHR-related training via IHSC's platform, ensuring all content reflects current clinical best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.
• A complete application includes: U.
• Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.
• (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license.
• (If applicable) Additional professional certificates.
• (If applicable) Three professional references.
• (i.e., name, title and contact information) Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training.
• (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.
• A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF). *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER).
• (Place under "Performance Appraisal") For IHSC USPHS officers only, a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
• Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement.
• If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application.
• New Call to Active Duty Cover letter/Letter of Interest.
• Please include location preference here.
• (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license.
• (If applicable) Additional professional certificates.
• (If applicable) Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information) CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training.
• (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.

Additional information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Lead, Health Application Services Office within the Information Management Section of the Health Information and Technology Unit.