Share Email Opening Title Clinical Information Systems Manager  Category Management   Req Number MAN-20-00003   Open Date 2/19/2020   Number of Openings 1   Department Information Systems  Work type Regular Full-time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 03/08/2020  Description The Clinical Information Systems Manager is responsible for coordinating, implementing, upgrading/updating and evaluating new and existing clinical information systems. The successful manager will have outstanding communication, organizational, analytical and management skills and is highly detail oriented. The manager will ensure clinical information systems enhance clinical practice for the betterment of client and family centered care provided at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Overall day to day management of clinical information systems including Meditech First point of vendor escalation for all clinical information systems (e.g., Meditech) including afterhours escalation Manages the performance of supervisors and application team members across both Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development including: creation and approval of on-call schedule, vacations, attendance and sick time management and performance reviews. Manages daily activities of the applications team and facilitates regular staff meetings Manages department payroll processes Provides direction to the application team in support of business operations and Meditech Expanse build and planning. Lead Clinical Systems operations including managing Meditech Expanse change and build requests, preparing content for Meditech meetings, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources Liaise and collaborate with ErinoakKids management team on a regular basis Ensure that applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems Evaluate, new clinical applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise Ensure that any new software integration into Holland Bloorview and ErinoakKids’ systems meet functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications Provide hands on project management & clinical systems management including authoring documents, checklists and communication plans for clinical application enhancements and upgrades Liaise with software vendor’s for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies Oversee communication, training and documentation plans for end users Ensures that the clinical systems are implemented correctly and comply with all Ministry guidelines Serves as the prime clinical contact for all service issues related to all Clinical Information Systems Organizes and conducts interdepartmental meetings between departments/program/services providing a forum for raising new issues and resolving old issues. Responds to emerging trends in IS technology to support organizational strategic and operating plans Proactively identifies potential system problems Authorizes changes to our Meditech system once investigation and testing have been completed Prepares materials and agenda for Meditech Expanse Change Control meetings and helps guide prioritization process MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES At least 3-5 years direct experience managing clinical applications preferably in a hospital environment. Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development and implementation of clinical software solutions Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies Extensive Experience with Meditech Clinical Information Systems preferably Meditech Expanse 5-7 years of IT implementation experience in a hospital environment Strong project management and change management experience within hospitals Knowledge of data privacy practices and laws Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Excellent organizational and analytical skills; Detail oriented and able to track multiple projects simultaneously Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Strong leadership abilities (independent and collaborative); Well-developed ability to identify, evaluate and escalate issues based on sound judgment   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Director, Facility Management in Toronto, ON Posted on: 4/25/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: