"EM Informaticist - Attending Physician - M68202"

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Department:

Emergency Medicine

Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical informatics initiatives within the Emergency Medicine department
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize electronic health record systems and clinical decision support tools
• Analyze clinical data to improve patient care workflows and safety outcomes
• Provide clinical expertise for technology implementation and system upgrades
• Train and support clinical staff on informatics tools and best practices
• Conduct research in emergency medicine informatics and participate in scholarly activities
• Serve as liaison between clinical teams and technology departments
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols integrated with digital systems

Required Qualifications:

• MD degree with residency training in Emergency Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
• Active medical license eligible for Virginia licensure
• Clinical informatics fellowship training or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in Clinical Informatics
• Experience with Epic or similar EHR systems
• Research experience in healthcare informatics
• Project management experience
• Advanced degree in informatics, health administration, or related field
• Teaching and mentoring experience

Rank:

Open

Tenure:

Ineligible

Months:

12 months

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Sharlene Shannon
Contact Email: sharlene.shannon@vcuhealth.org