Sr. Clinical Health Informaticist

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

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Kentro is hiring an experienced Sr. Clinical Informaticist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a Clinical Informaticist supporting the Clinical Process Modeling (CPM) and VistA Sustainment program within the Veterans Health Administration, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of the CPM project, providing professional and technical Health Informatics (HI) services to support the development of enterprise CPM Blueprints and related Clinical Decision Support workflows.

The Clinical Informaticist will work with clinical analysts, program analysts, health systems specialists, and information architects to provide health informatics expertise and develop CPMs for implementation in legacy VistA and Cerner environments. In addition to the CPM support, you will also be working with a team of Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs) and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) tasked with supporting the transition to the Cerner electronic health record (EHR) at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs). This support will include organizational change management, support of Initial Operating Capability (IOC), VistA/Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Health Informatics Transition Team (HITT) to support EHR modernization (EHRM) implementation, and CPM Blueprints efforts.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team of SMEs, CACs, and clinical professionals to assess, analyze, and design clinical workflows as related to CPRS/VistA & Cerner transition for development of CPM-related convergence priorities through EHRM
• Provide domain-specific expertise focused on research, data gathering, and data analysis for the development of CPM Blueprints and the formation of Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
• Collaborate with Government staff and other potential SME teams (including VA staff) to determine the clinical need for the type and complexity of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) workflow processes for a specific clinical domain(s) with the intention that the Government can then use obtained information to inform number, type, and complexity of future CPM blueprints of value to VA
• Provide inputs to documents for EHR training with appropriate terminology, abbreviations, graphics, and examples for training presentations, as well as well-written narratives
• Assist and work with the clinical analysts and terminologists to ensure that the clinical terminology to be included in future CPM Blueprints is accurate/correct
• Research and identify the content for, document the design and logic of and create and validate government-designated, standards-compliant CPM processes
• Coordinate tasks/activities within a specific clinical program office (e.g., surgical, primary care, dental, specialty care)
• Conduct publication/NCBI research
• Consolidate clinical and evidence-based best practices
• Work with terminologists and/or clinical informaticists on analyzing clinical concepts, data standards, and/or reference sets
• Consult the medical literature, clinical texts, guidelines, SMEs, and other authoritative sources, including VA-specific sources, in the development of CPM blueprints
• Conduct research and gather data on ancillary packages (e.g., pharmacy, radiology, lab, women's health, surgery, etc.) in coordination with clinical analyst

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine, nursing, bioinformatics, or health science
• Direct experience working with Veterans Health Affairs' customers/healthcare providers
• Minimum of ten years' experience working as a clinical informaticist on healthcare-related projects
• Knowledge of direct patient care environments and clinical topics covered by the CPM Blueprints
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical setting, clinical practice, clinical informatics, and prevailing standard(s) to develop solutions with appropriate SMEs
• Skilled in MS Forms, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, SharePoint, reporting and analytics tools, and have the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting health IT-related projects
• Experience leading a variety of clinical informatics research, data gathering, and analysis tasks
• Experience validating, interpreting, and analyzing clinical concepts, data, and trends using standard practices and techniques in the field(s) of specialization
• Experience interfacing directly with clients
• You value teamwork, demonstrate integrity and honesty, are passionate, innovative and strive for excellence
• Direct experience with electronic health record technologies and implementations (specifically Cerner)
• Direct experience with clinical process modeling

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
• If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.

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