Clinical Informaticist Lead - UCare : Job Details

ABOUT UCARE UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives. WORKING AT UCARE Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job. Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for 16 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities. CLINICAL INFORMATICIST LEAD The current hiring base salary range for this role is: $104,966 - $131,207/year UCare anticipates paying within the above-references salary range for this position. The actual base salary offer for this position will be determined by a variety of components including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, location of the role, internal equity, and other relevant factors. LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN (Office for your Day or Work from Home)Position Description As the Clinical Informatics Lead, you will be responsible for supporting Health Services' operational performance through integration and appropriate use of data throughout the information life cycle to support improved quality of care, appropriate utilization, proactive population health management and continuous improvement. You will bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and information technology, helping the organization improve health outcomes, control costs, and enhance member experiences. Participate in key committees and workgroups supporting improved health of UCare members. Support cross-department initiatives as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Health Services information.

• Serve as a liaison between clinical and technical teams by translating complex data needs and workflow challenges into actionable items.

• Translate clinical workflows into data requirements to improve health outcomes for members and efficiency for the organization.

• Partner with IT and clinical teams to design, test and implement health information systems that support clinical workflows.

• Implement and oversee governance/decision-making process for Health Services information needs, including, intake, prioritization, and adherence to organizational data governance standards and processes.

• Partner with Health Care Economics to advise on data integration strategies, particularly regarding clinical data sources and clinical systems integration.

• Oversee clinical systems configuration needs, workflows, and documentation standards. Serve as a resource to Health Service Analytics regarding clinical systems reporting needs.

• Collaborate with HCE and Population Health on population health data management strategy and activities, including, but not limited to population assessment, risk stratification and criteria rules, and recommendations for appropriate program/initiative needs.

• Oversee clinical application of population stratification models. Collaborate with HCE to apply and validate available models. Collaborate with clinical teams to define clinical decision rules.

• Create data visualization/presentation strategies tailored to appropriate stakeholders.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Education Bachelor's degree in health informatics, statistics, mathematics, finance, business administration, or any other closely related program. Advance degree preferred. Required Experience At least eight years of experience designing and supporting health information technology solutions with at least five years of experience with clinical informatics, specifically understanding how to use terminologies such as LOINC, SNOMED, ICD10, NDC. Experience with health care metrics with understanding of healthcare data and key concepts in the Managed Care and healthcare industries. Statistical calculation and interpretation. Relational database experience and experience with statistical and query software (Excel, MS Access, SQL, Tableau). Preferred Experience Experience leading and developing a team. Agile software development, product ownership, data integrations and/or human centered design experience. THE UCARE DIFFERENCE The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply. BENEFIT ELIGIBLITY Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefit programs: Paid Time Off; Earned Safe and Sick Time; Paid Holidays; Parental Leave; 401K program; medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions of these programs. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. UCare's policies and benefits are subject to change in UCare's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.