Specialist

January 16 2025
Expected expiry date: January 23 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Medical records
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 36588
  • Job Category Information Technology
  • Posting Date 01/16/2025, 02:53 PM
  • Locations Saskatchewan Health Authority
  • Apply Before 01/23/2025, 10:59 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 195200

Expected Start Date: February 10, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Digital Health - Analytics Business Intelligence

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 3, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Project Coordinator provides support and management for electronic medical records (EMR) implementations and ongoing use within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. This position is responsible for providing leadership in respect to program implementation and ensuring the EMR supports regional clinical and financial business processes for which it was designed. This position is responsible for the effective operation of the EMR, including quality assurance, auditing, application security and data integrity in relation to privacy and adherence of users to identified policy and procedures. The Project Coordinator works with outside vendors, eHealth, and the CHR Information Systems and departments in the installation of new EMR sites and changes or upgrades to existing systems.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Two years' experience in the healthcare sector preferred

Education

  • Degree in Business Administration
  • or Degree in Computer Sciences
  • or Degree in Health Information Management

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

  • Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
  • Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
  • Ability to adapt to and implement change
  • Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
  • Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  • Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

  • Travel within the region and provincially

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.