Medical Informaticist II (Hybrid) - Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics

This position is in the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB). At I2DB we have a people-centric approach where our team members are our number one asset. We are committed to providing safe and inclusive working conditions and take great care to support employees’ health and well-being. We support a flexible work environment to support a range of work schedules (e.g. remote, hybrid, in-person) and better work-life guardrails. Ensuring the wellbeing of our team members is a top priority.

The Medical Informaticist II applies biomedical and informatics knowledge to assist in the design and development of queries to extract data from the Research Data Core. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of healthcare IT and data management platforms. Includes both short-term projects with investigators as well as longer-term research work in collaboration with external research institutions, and data commercialization projects. This role strengthens the research initiative by integrating technical, regulatory, and commercial intelligence into strategic insights that guide commercialization pathways and project prioritization., * Develops, implements or evaluates health information technology applications, tools, processes or structures to assist clinical and research faculty and staff with data collection/extraction.

• Prepares estimates and feasibility analysis of data requests for primary investigators.
• Analyzes and interprets information systems data to improve research and clinical services.
• Designs, develops, selects, tests, implements and evaluates new or modified informatics solutions, data structures and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, healthcare professionals and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.
• Reviews code written by other team members and ensures accuracy of data.
• Develops strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to clinical practice, education, administration or research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills: Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Health Information Systems (HIS), Medical Terminology

Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position., WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles., Master’s degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses : Epic Certification - Epic Systems

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Epic Systems, Health Care, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Researching, Written Communication

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.