IntelliPro Looking for Laboratory Consultant at Canada Full Time

• Lead the development of future state Cerner-based laboratory CPOE workflows in ambulatory and acutecare settings. Will include the transition from paper-based to CPOE lab ordering processes in ambulatory spaces. Expectation is that the consultant is able to self-direct, identify tasks that are required to be performed and be a strong leader/advocate of change.
• Focus is on workflows that are for patient provider pre and post analytical phases of the end to end aboratory workflows that occur in clinics/units (outside of the laboratory department).
• Focus is on physician, nursing and clerical workflows in clinics (and to lesser extent, acute care units) as they pertain to lab order entry including but not limited to encounter/ADT impacts on orders, order activations requisition printing and processing, specimen collection workflows, order sentence designs, invasive specimen collection procedures (including understanding associated non-lab orders required to perform the
• procedure), lab order set, internal vs externally executed orders, result display, messaging and reporting.
• Collaborate with Lab Informatics team that is responsible for LIS applications and intra-lab workflows (working in the LIS and defining intra-lab workflows are out of scope for this role). Communication with Lab Informatics to ensure operational awareness and preparedness for upcoming changes is expected.
• Direct and recommend system solutions to internal teams, operational leadership, clinicians, professional organizations, departmental partners and other key stakeholders.
• Producing end-to-end CPOE laboratory workflows by working with clinical SMEs, informatics and Cerner application specialists (Visio used).
• Applies knowledge to improve operational workflows, streamline processes, and support strategies. Consults and advises on advanced features, functions, and proper uses of Cerner applications (including PowerChart) and core systems. Applies in-depth knowledge of operations, expertise from previous implementation experiences to assist with assessment, development and support of workflows.
• High degree of awareness of the interconnectivity of workflows in complex healthcare environments and ability to identify key dependencies and inputs required for successful future state definitions of both workflows and system designs.
• Produce detailed and thought-out content to support expedient decision-making with governance boards.
• Assist in preparing ancillary lab leadership for go-live with understanding the impacts of a CPO implementation to laboratory operations.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in working regularly with co-workers, other teams, end users, department managers, vendors, and senior and executive leadership.
• Leads collaboration within and across enterprise teams. Initiates, facilitates, and leads regular meetings with users and decision makers to drive to meaningful future state designs.
• Producing training material to the extent of a ‘train the trainer’ level as well as providing support throughout the go-live process.
• Participates in various levels of testing (functional, integrated, acceptance) including test planning, test script writing and execution. Operational, system, and acceptance testing.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years experience as a clinical or applications analyst, computer technician in a healthcare setting required.
• Minimum 5+ years experience establishing laboratory CPOE workflows in ambulatory care and acute care settings with Cerner EMR solutions; must have experience in implementing workflows that occur outside of the laboratory department.
• Have a broad knowledge level of healthcare Information Technology (IT) principles, best practices, and an in-depth understanding of lab workflows to complete moderate to highly complex and multi-faceted assignments.
• Strong experience with defining future state laboratory CPOE workflows throughout the full laboratory lifecycle, with particular focus on pre and post analytic phases.
• Involvement with large scale EMR implementations in fast paced environments
• Experience driving transformational changes in healthcare environments working closely with physicians, nurses, clerks, ancillary department staff, and other key partners
• Experience translating future state workflows to Cerner system designs
• Familiar with change management/incident management processes
• Proven ability to lead transformation within highly complex EMR implementation projects.
• Proven history of coordinating in a team-based project to produce high quality deliverables.
• Providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Proven familiarity of testing as it pertains to laboratory CPOE designs. Proven proficiency in developing test scenarios and scripts for integrated ancillary applications and core systems.
• Strong awareness of common problems associated with the implementation of lab CPOE workflows and leveraging this experience to create future state workflows that avoid problems to ensure high levels of user satisfaction.
• Demonstrated high energy levels and tolerance of tight deadlines, time pressures, and ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated effective communicator for purposes of interpersonal relations to understand and identify project needs and overall objectives.
• Applicable bachelor‘s degree in or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in large-scale, fast faced healthcare environments
• Must have strong Knowledge Cerner PowerChart and related functionality that supports Laboratory

Nice-to-Have:

• Must have strong experience with CPOE lab workflows in PowerChart. Knowledge of LIS’ is a benefit, but not required.
• CPOE. LIS knowledge is an asset but not required.
• Cerner certifications considered an asset but not required

Job Type: 6-month contract

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