Principal Clinical Informatics Specialist RN *Remote*

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Providence Health Plan is calling a Principal Clinical Informatics Specialist RN who will:

• Combine advanced clinical nursing skills with technical knowledge to create systems that improve the quality of patient outcomes
• Drive Providence Health Plan's clinical data acquisition efforts, with a primary focus on acquisition of electronic medical record data
• Partner closely with key network partners to understand current state workflows
• Educate providers on the HEDIS® measure specifications
• Possess strong technical knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Reporting, Clinical Quality Measurement, Data Integration, metric evolution
• Have advanced knowledge of desktop software applications (e.g., MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Tableau, etc.)
• Interpret clinical quality measures with a strong understanding of how current state workflows fit (or do not fit) into HEDIS® metrics
• Serve as an Informatics subject matter expert with attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills
• Lead the way with development and identification of strategies and best practices
• Analyze EHR data to identify areas where care can be improved
• Possess a broad knowledge and understanding of the trends and changes taking place in health care, including HEDIS Electronic Clinical Data Systems Measurement and reporting
• Conduct primary source verification on clinical data
• Facilitate process and program enhancements to support Providence Health Plan's clinical data acquisition program
• Promulgate use of evidence-based clinical practice by  developing best practices and corresponding performance improvement projects
• Serve as a leader applying advanced education and experience to effectively address complex clinical-technical challenges in diverse healthcare delivery environments
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of clinical process and practice standards, patient flow and operational processes
• Foster their personal knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in Informatics and industry trends

Providence Health Plan welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in one of the following States: 

• Oregon
• Washington
• California

Please note the following important detail regarding this role: 

• This position is affiliated with Providence Health Plan and will be tied to a location and compensation range in Beaverton, Oregon

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
• 5+ Years of clinical experience in a hospital, clinic or health plan setting
• 3+ Years of experience with quality measurement (E.G. HEDIS, eCQM, etc.) including data collection and analysis in a hospital, clinic or health plan setting
• 1+ years of experience working with informatics in a hospital, clinic or health plan setting
• RN License - State of Residency: Oregon, Washington, California

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Master's Degree - Informatics, Information Technology, Public Health or another clinical discipline such as Nursing or another healthcare related field of study
• 1+ years of Health Plan HEDIS® experience
• Informatics certifications or credentialing
• Active Clinical Informatics or EHR certification

Why Join Providence Health Plan?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our