Description
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The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Integration Consultant (CLIC) to join their team:
Summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Integration Consultant (CLIC) will understand and develop solutions to improve the laboratory process, and thus, improve patient outcomes, patient safety and operational efficiency. The CLIC will also partner with key stakeholders to establish those solutions into electronic health records ("EHR") and other relative technologies used with the designated areas of responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise efforts for effective process design, development, and implementation in all aspects of the EHR and clinical decision support software as it related to the laboratory process including all components (from ordering through test resulting)
- As the liaison, coordinate and collaborate with multiple clinical and technical stakeholders to design and deliver systems which are interoperable with core systems and outside entities, as appropriate
- Manage and leverage data from EHR and various technology systems. This includes, but not limited to, providing analytic support to laboratory staff, partner with stakeholders to build out reporting capabilities and uses, develop dashboards to monitor and improve laboratory efficiency from various aspects of practice, e.g., clinical, operational, and financial
- Focus on improving workflows through the effective use of technologic solutions
- Lead and manage efforts to continually improve clinical information systems.
- Facilitate governance processes for various technology system
- The qualified individual will ensure that ongoing maintenance is in compliance with policies and procedures
- Subject-matter expert in relative human factors, patient safety, and the use of technology to optimize care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care activity
- Demonstrates an understanding of industry, organizational practices and informatics to effectively improve patient outcomes, laboratory test use process and increase safety and efficiency
- Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
Credentials:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification (Preferred)
- Epic Beaker Certification (Preferred)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
- 5+ years of Clinical Laboratory experience (Required)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
