Description

Job Description:

• 5 half days per week of teaching and informatics work (0.5 FTE)
• 5 half days per week clinical duties in outpatient primary care setting (0.5 FTE)
• Supervise and teach Informatics Fellows and Family Medicine Residents as a Core Faculty member of the Informatics Fellowship
• Assist CMIO and CIO in planning for maximum use of available EHR/IT resources to improve healthcare of underserved patients
• Assist CMIO with EHR project prioritizing and management
• Work closely with Epic Team on workflow optimization, EHR content development, EHR maintenance, and change management
• Help onboard new clinicians by leading EHR end-user training, at the elbow support, and efficiency coaching
• Use data analytics tools to support business intelligence, process improvement, population health, and value-based care
• Professional development opportunities including Epic XGM and UGM Conference attendance (which requires occasional travel)
• Reports to: Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Medical Officer
• We have classified this as a hybrid position. In our organization we find that it is valuable to have in-person presence for the majority of our time, and at the same time value the benefits of fewer interruptions for a portion of our work

Who we are

Waco Family Medicine (WFM) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing health care to underserved residents of McLennan and Bell counties who have historically struggled in a health care system that favors privately-insured patients. Last year, we served over 60,000 patients, providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care across 14 clinic sites. Additionally, WFM addresses social and environmental barriers to wellness through innovative programs and community partnerships. https://wacofamilymedicine.org/

Informatics at WFM

We have been an Epic shop since 1991. We are small for an Epic client but that also provides the opportunity for agility, simpler governance, and a deeper hands-on experience in an organization that understands the value of and need for informatics. We provide outpatient services through 14 clinical sites spread over 30+ miles. We do not provide inpatient services but have good relationships with our 2 local hospitals (also Epic shops) and collaborate with both. Our ACGME Accredited Applied Clinical Informatics fellowship started in 2021.  https://residency.wacofamilymedicine.org/fellowships/clinical-informatics/

 Life in Waco

Waco— a vibrant city of over 130K — is a chill, affordable gem located along the Brazos River.  We are home to Baylor University, Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, the Dr. Pepper Museum, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.  Dallas-Fort Worth or Austin are less than two hours away by car!  Nature lovers have easy access to the beautiful countryside of Central Texas, area lakes for world-class fishing and water sports, and our 416-acre Cameron Park located in the heart of the city.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certified in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine preferred)
• Clinical Informatics board certified or eligible strongly preferred
• Has or meets requirements for License in good standing to practice medicine in the State of Texas

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a high degree of initiative and decision-making ability that allows them to evaluate complex problems, accurately analyze EHR functionality, manage projects, delegate work, and achieve goals
• Builds relationships and obtains input from stakeholders related to EHR modification or implementation of new functionality, acting as a liaison between clinicians and IT staff
• Exercises judgment and discretion in advising CMIO regarding the role of an EHR and other technology in clinical practice, development and application of clinical policies and procedures