Clinical Research Informatician - Abacus Service Corporation

Description:
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***Local candidates only, hybrid, some onsite required.
· Work location: 2011 N. Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90032
· Campus or Medical Enterprise: Medical Enterprise
· Working Job Title: Clinical Research Informatician
· Number of needs: 1
· Duration of Assignment: Direct Hire

· Work hours: 8-5
· Interview process: 2-3 steps, Video/Teams
· Dress code: Business Casual

Must Haves:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, or a related clinical field (e.g., nursing) with certification in Health Informatics, OR a B.S. in informatics, computer science, statistics, biomedical engineering, or artificial intelligence with certification in Health Informatics. ****(Required)***

(Preferred)
Master's Degree in health information systems or health informatics.


Minimum 2 years' experience in:
Clinical Research
Clinical Informatics
Information Technology and/or Academic Healthcare Settings

Experience with:
Clinical operations, Health Information Management, or Care Management
Clinical standards, coding, definitions, ontologies, dictionaries, and taxonomies
Clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Implementing new technologies in clinical settings
Healthcare data curation and documentation in a data warehouse

Proficiency in:
SQL and Python or similar coding languages
Liaising between clinical stakeholders and technical teams

Expertise in:
Analyzing and optimizing clinical workflows to improve efficiency and patient outcomes

Summary:
The Clinical Research Informatician is a bridge between clinicians/researchers and data. They blend their knowledge of clinical workflow, terminology, and practices with an understanding of health information technology to advance clinical and translational research towards improved patient care. The Clinical Informatician will play an integral role focused on creating, testing, implementing, and maintaining applications and data for clinical areas. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between clinicians/researchers and data stewards, interfacing with stakeholders on informatics software development, maintenance, and operations, and creating streamlined workflows for the exploitation of healthcare data.

Minimum Education
• Bachelor's Degree In Health Information Management or Health Informatics OR B.S. in clinical field (nursing, etc.) and certification in Health Informatics OR B.S. in informatics, computer science, statistics, biomedical engineering artificial intelligence AND certification in Health Informatics. Required
• Master's Degree preferred

Minimum Experience/Accountabilities
• Minimum 2 years' experience in clinical research
• Minimum 2 years' experience in clinical informatics
• Minimum 2 years' experience in information technology and/or in academic healthcare setting
• Experience with clinical operations, Health Information Management, or care management
• Experience with clinical standards and coding
• Experience with clinical definitions, ontologies, dictionaries, and taxonomies
• Experience with KPIs as they relate to clinical areas
• Experience implementing new technologies in clinical areas
• Collect, organize, curate, and document healthcare information within the data warehouse.
• Apply experience with clinical information and workflows to the development of informatics tools, applications, analyses, and procedures.
• Develop, modify, test, and implement applications and algorithms for the collection, organization, and analysis of healthcare data.
• Assist in the development of presentations, scientific publications, and grant proposals.
• Apply insights gained from research to improve patient care or healthcare operations.
• Ability to interact directly with and interpret healthcare data using self-service tools or coding languages, such as SQL and Python
• Ability to liaison between clinical stakeholders and Enterprise Data & AI technical team members
• Expertise in analyzing and optimizing clinical workflows, leveraging IT to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes through targeted interventions and system improvements.
• Collaborate with software vendors and IT service providers to ensure that their products and services are tailored to meet the unique operational needs of the healthcare facility, optimizing performance and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

USC will be responsible for working with the candidate to complete all onboarding background requirements listed below if a Direct Hire offer is extended.

Medical Enterprise - Non-Clinical Onboarding - Must complete all onboarding requirements prior to the start date, with no exceptions.

Medical Enterprise - Non-Clinical Onboarding Requirements:
Background, Education, and Employment
Background Check:
· Social Security Trace: 7 years worked and lived found by SSN Trace
· County Criminal F&M: 7 years
· Federal Criminal: 7 years
· Widescreen Plus National Criminal Search
· National Sex Offender Registry
· Healthcare Sanctions – State
· OIG/SAM
Education:
· SEE JD
Employment:
· Verification of 3 Employers, with 2 out of 3 verified
Other Requirements:
· HIPAA Training
· Application
· Temporary Worker Agreement
· Harassment & Discrimination Pamphlet
Medical Requirements:
Immunizations:
· MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of immunity or series of 2 shots
· Varicella (Chickenpox): Proof of immunity or series of 2 shots
· Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity or series of 3 shots; worker can decline with a declination form on file
TB Test:
· Annual test required; results must be read within 24 to 48 hours
· Positive TB history requires chest x-ray results
Drug Screen:
· Must be taken within 72 hours or the offer is rescinded.
· 10-panel drug test including:
o Amphetamines
o Barbiturates
o Benzodiazepines
o Cocaine metabolite
o Opiates (Codeine, Morphine)
o Hydrocodone
o Hydromorphone
o Oxycodone
o Phencyclidine
o Methadone
o Propoxyphene
Influenza Vaccination:
· Required for the current flu season (11/1 through 5/30)
· Workers starting after May 1st should wait until after September 1st for the next flu shot season
· Accepts signed personal/medical exemption
COVID Vaccinations:
· Fully vaccinated with Covid-2024-25 Vaccine
· Accepts signed religious/medical exemption

Note: All items are billable except for the drug screen.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

Working Job Title	Clinical Research Informatician
Markup Category	Information Technology
Shift Details/Expected Working Days and Hours	SEE JD
Dress Code/Special Attire	SEE JD
Does this position require driving?	No
Will resource have direct patient contact?	No
HIPAA training required?	Yes
Nearest Parking Location	SEE JD
Will job responsibilities include working directly with minors?	No

Shore Options Available for this Position	Onshore Only

Hours per Day	8
Hours per Week	40
Total Hours	520.00