Laboratory Consultant - Level 1

On behalf of our client, Procom is currently seeking one Laboratory Consultant - Level 1.

Laboratory Consultant - Level 1
Job Details:

• Laboratory Consultant leads the development of future state Cerner based laboratory CPOE workflows in ambulatory and acute care settings. Particular emphasis is on workflows that are for the pre and post analytical phases of the end to end laboratory workflows (outside of the laboratory department).
• Assist in preparing ancillary lab leadership for go-live with understanding the impacts of a CPOE implementation to laboratory operations.
• A high degree of awareness of the interconnectivity of workflows in complex healthcare environments and ability to identify key dependencies and inputs required for successful future state definitions of both workflows and system designs.
• Produce training material to the extent of a ‘train the trainer’ level as well as providing support throughout the go-live process.
• Participates in various levels of testing (functional, integrated, acceptance) including test planning, test script writing and execution. Operational, system, and acceptance testing.
• Produce detailed and thought-out content to support expedient decision making with governance boards.
• Apply knowledge to improve operational workflows, streamline processes, and support strategies. Consults and advises on advanced features, functions, and proper uses of Cerner applications and core systems. Applies in-depth knowledge of operations, expertise from previous implementation experiences to assist with assessment, development and support of workflows.
• Produce end to end CPOE laboratory workflows by working with clinical SMEs, informatics and Cerner application specialists.
• Direct and recommend system solutions to internal teams, operational leadership, clinicians, professional organizations, departmental partners and other key stakeholders.
• Leads collaboration within and across enterprise teams. Initiates, facilitates, and leads regular meetings with users and decision makers to drive to meaningful future state designs.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in working regularly with co-workers, other teams, end users, department managers, vendors, and senior and executive leadership.

Laboratory Consultant - Level 1
Mandatory Skills:

• Minimum 5+ years experience establishing laboratory CPOE workflows in ambulatory care and acute care settings with Cerner EMR solutions; heavy emphasis on experience in implementing workflows that occur outside of the laboratory department.
• Minimum 7+ years experience as a clinical or applications analyst, computer technician in a healthcare setting required.

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• Demonstrated high energy levels and tolerance of tight deadlines, time pressures, and ambiguity. Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Cerner certifications considered an asset but not required.
• Strong awareness of common problems associated with implementation of lab CPOE workflows and leveraging this experience to create future state workflows that avoid problems to ensure high levels of user satisfaction.
• Experience driving transformational changes in healthcare environments working closely with physicians, nurses, clerks, ancillary department staff, and other key partners.
• Proven familiarity of testing as it pertains to laboratory CPOE designs. Proven proficiency developing test scenarios and scripts for integrated ancillary applications and core systems.
• Strong Knowledge Cerner Power Chart and related functionality that supports Laboratory CPOE.
• Strong experience with defining future state laboratory CPOE workflows throughout the full laboratory lifecycle, with particular focus on pre and post analytic phases.
• Experience in large scale, fast faced healthcare environments.
• A broad knowledge level of healthcare Information Technology (IT) principles, best practices, and an in-depth understanding of lab workflows to complete moderate to highly complex and multi-faceted assignments.
• Proven ability to lead transformation within highly complex EMR implementation projects. Proven history of coordinating in a team-based project to produce high quality deliverables.
• Providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Involvement with large scale EMR implementations in fast paced environments.
• Experience translating future state workflows to Cerner system designs.
• Demonstrated effective communicator for purposes of interpersonal relations to understand and identify project needs and overall objectives.
• Familiar with change management/incident management processes.

LIS knowledge considered an asset but not required.

Laboratory Consultant - Level 1
Assignment Length

10 months with possible long extensions

Laboratory Consultant - Level 1
Start Date

June 1st 2023

Laboratory Consultant - Level 1
Assignment Location

This Requisition is for remote work, with availability Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.