Clinical Systems Coordinator, NonExempt

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center. 

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
• And much more…

Position Summary: 

A Clinical Systems Coordinator serves as primary clinical information systems resource liaison between patient care areas, ancillary departments, IS, system vendors, and physicians

Reports to:  Director of Information Systems

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education 

Graduation from a school of nursing as a registered nurse required, BSN preferred 

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing required 

Required Licenses:    Registered Nurse

Required Skills 

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Verbal and written ability to give information and present ideas essential in administrative management 

Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department 

Ability to problem-solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner 

Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments 

Essential Functions 

Maintains all clinical systems master and security files; performs routine clinical system editing and file maintenance 

Monitors and analyzes system usage making recommendations for procedural and/or functional changes to optimize performance 

Assists clinical and ancillary areas with the design and development of special reports 

Plans, coordinates, troubleshoots, implements, and evaluates installation of new clinical system software and/or upgrades 

Participates in the evaluation and selection process for new clinical information systems and/or services 

Provides documentation and user manuals to assure appropriate resource references are available to end users and IS staff Evaluates, plans, coordinates, and provides system training and education for end users and IS support staff necessitated by changes in procedures/functionality, new/upgraded systems, and continuing education 

Provides orientation, in-service training and continuing education to all staff in the hospital Initiates, documents and monitors clinical system service calls and follows up with end users and vendors, as necessary 

Responds immediately and appropriately to inquiries, requests and phone calls Leads and initiates process improvements both within own department and others with which process ownership is shared; participates in TQM teams as invited

Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, employee, or physician related information. 

Speaks in low tone in all appropriate areas and uses complete discretion when discussing patient and/or hospital matters 

Functional Demands 

Work requires physical ability as walking, standing, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds, etc. 

Involves mental activity and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing multiple activities 

Reading and writing required regularly to follow job description 

Ability to work under pressure when there is a network system failure or disruption to the hospital's critical automated information system 

Scheduling flexibility required with the ability to travel when necessary, including overnight trips to engage in hospital related business.

 EEOC Statement:

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.