Open Rank Full-Time Clinical Pathology Informatician #PAT036
The University of Chicago

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pathology seeks an academic clinical pathologist and informatician to join its faculty at any rank. The appointee will work under the direct supervision of the Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fridge benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

We are seeking a results-driven clinical informaticist to evaluate clinical, laboratory, and pathologic data to improve Pathology departmental operations as well as help target and monitor laboratory and pathology test utilization improvements and help to focus and monitor departmental and interdepartmental quality initiatives. The appointee will be gathering and evaluating operational and testing data, developing effective departmental information dashboards, and through data, enabling the department to collaborate on targeted healthcare service improvements. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity.

We especially welcome applicants who are board certified or eligible for clinical informatics boards or have substantial data science experience.

In addition to critical operational and quality initiatives, there is the possibility that machine learning and predictive analytics might be developed with this data to contribute to optimized health services and quality patient care.

CLINICAL INFORMATICIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzing and interpreting data to identify areas that need improvement.
• Enhancing health information systems that support the collection, sharing, standardization, and integration of departmental healthcare data.
• Collaborating on improving standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Training departmental staff on the use of any developed data analytics and displays.
• Providing technical support, optimizing security, and maintaining departmental databases as appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance in healthcare information management regulations.
• Documenting processes, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Keeping abreast of advancements in the field of clinical informatics.

CLINICAL INFORMATICIST REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical doctorate or equivalent.
• Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/128913. Applicants must upload a CV and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

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