Physician Assistant

About This Role

This position is for the Chief, Health System Informatics Officer (CHIO) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The role involves overseeing the Health Informatics Program, which includes Clinical Applications, Data Analytics, and Change Management. The CHIO is responsible for the computerized patient record system (CPRS) and acts as a key communication leader with providers and staff regarding applications that support healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chief, Health System Informatics Officer (CHIO)
• Oversee the Health Informatics Program, including Clinical Applications, Data Analytics, and Change Management
• Provide consultative collaboration with the implementation of disruptive programs and processes regarding technology, clinical applications, and informatics
• Maintain and ensure the efficacy of the computerized patient record system (CPRS)
• Act as a key communication leader with providers and staff regarding applications to support healthcare delivery for patients and caregivers
• Champion the adoption of technology, such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE), clinical documentation, medication management, and ambulatory electronic medical records
• Monitor compliance, recommend solutions to problems and processes, and facilitate workflow redesign in support of best practices
• Provide consult with other services regarding analytical support and informatics or clinical application related training
• Provide analysis and data extraction for medication-related measures and pharmacy clinical and operational quality, safety, and value

Requirements

• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions
• For foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript is required

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Telework: eligible

About the Company

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. They care for Veterans and emphasize values such as supporting a safety culture, committing to zero harm, learning, inquiring and improving, embracing a duty to speak up, having respect for people, and ensuring clear communications.