Clinical EHR Coordinator

Job Posting Title
Clinical EHR Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Nursing Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $83,540.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Central Office - 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.

Salary : up to $83,540.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday

Primary Hours : 8am to 5pm

Position Description: The Clinical HER Coordinator is responsible for clinical support between the nursing/clinical team and the electronic health record (EHR) operations. This role is responsible for optimizing the EHR to support safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care; utilizing agency physician approved protocols and programmatic requirements. This position applies nursing knowledge, informatics principles, data analytics, and workflow expertise to enhance clinical documentation, improve user experience, and promote effective use of the EHR across the agency.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Be the support contact for clinical users of the EHR.
  
• Ensure workflows within the EHR reflect current physician approved protocols
  
• Collaborate with clinical staff, program areas, and medical billing to translate needs into EHR enhancements following best-practice standards.
  
• Conduct workflow assessments to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for EHR-driven improvements.
  
• Participate in EHR upgrade planning, testing, validation, and live support
  
• Develop and maintain clinical decision support rules, alters and automations aligned with regulatory requirements and practice guidelines.
  
• Develop, monitor, and provide consultation to EHR director and ESS application administrators on protected health information pertaining to patient records.
  
• Create training materials, job aids, and competency assessments for EHR-related workflows.
  
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and side-by-side support to clinical users
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource staff on EHR functionality and clinical best practices.
  
• Analyze EHR data to support quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement projects.
  
• Assist with clinical data reporting, dashboards, and metrics to guide organizational decision-making.
  
• Participate in governance decision-making process for EHR system changes affecting clinical processes.
  
• Coordinate with the Oklahoma Public Health Lab and contracted outside labs relating to clinical lab processes.
  
• Collaborate with health information exchange entities regarding health data inquiries, reports, and transmission, as needed.
  
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, a master’s degree in nursing informatics, Health Informatics, Healthcare or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years professional informatics experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of clinical workflows and documentation standards, proficiency with EHR configuration, data extraction and analytic tools. Excellent communication, presentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Ability to lead projects and drive change. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and process-improvement abilities. Familiarity with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CMS.) Knowledge of the professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, pertaining to the services provided or the programs offered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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