IT Associate - FIU

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department Job Description Summary: We are currently recruiting for Information Technology professionals to join our team and engage immediately with the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) initiative. This is a tremendous opportunity to participate in the IT revolution that is changing health care delivery across the United States.

Opportunities We are continually increasing adoption and expanding the tools and features available through the use of an EHR. This year, we are focusing on areas such as revenue cycle management, system interoperability, population health management, and health analytics. In addition, there is a continual need to maintain and enhance our Information Technology systems in areas such as physician practices, radiology, lab, pharmacy, ER, OR, anesthesia, clinical documentation, orders, device integration, reporting, informatics/analytics, and much more.

What does the position entail?

• Address emerging hospital patient safety, quality of care, and improved patient outcome initiatives in addition tosystem enhancements, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Oversee the full life-cycle management of clinical applications.
• Opportunities for travel to earn EPIC Certifications.
• Learn different IT clinical systems including EPIC, our Electronic Health Record.

Sample projects

• Work side by side with nurses and physician leaders in the development of evidence based electronic order sets.
• Device integration between biomedical equipment and the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) for nurses and physicians
• Analyze, document, and design a new electronic workflow for emerging physician practices currently using paper.
• Develop or update existing hospital workflows to meet new regulatory EHR incentive programs.
• Work along the business office to update hospital reimbursement contracts and automate refund transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree or currently enrolled at an accredited college/university, pursuing a BA/BS or MA/MS in a related analytical field with a GPA >3.0.
• Demonstrates analytical/problem solving skills.
• NO Information Technology experience is required

Benefits We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Certification Degree Requirements: