Clinical Informatics Specialist - Dental Hygienist Hiring Range $129,376.00 to $176,800.00 Summary of Job Responsibilities: The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for managing the bridge between clinical issues of quality, safety, reliability, improvement, and excellence, their clinical discipline, and the Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Information Technology (IT) departments. The Clinical Informatics Specialist may provide and/or direct the application of clinical software in the delivery of customer-owner care and is responsible for the application of clinical science in the validation, adoption, education, and maintenance of clinical software applications and/or electronic health records.
Qualifications:
SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF's geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF's vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services: Current professional license in the State of Alaska as one of the following: Dental Hygienist Two (2) years' experience in a clinical role responsible for provision of direct patient care in the area of licensure at SCF.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required. Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements:
To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment. Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts. New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.
