About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.
Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.
Job Title: EHR Support, Clinical
Job Summary: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Provides data analysis, report development, and technical assistance. Supports program activities related to patient care, regulatory compliance, and education. Conducts data collection and abstraction while leading system and data projects requiring advanced expertise.
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Hourly range: $24.87-$49.85 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)
Essential Job Functions:
- Analyze and document business requirements for EHR projects; translate workflows into functional specifications.
- Serve as a liaison for providers, clinical staff, and stakeholders; consult on clinical and business processes.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to design analyses that identify care improvement opportunities and measure outcomes.
- Assess, develop, and maintain clinical applications to optimize workflow and patient care.
- Identify and recommend process enhancements to improve system automation and clinical workflow.
- Conduct data analysis for clinical improvements, regulatory compliance, and system enhancements.
- Act as a clinical resource and subject matter expert, integrating nursing expertise with IT solutions.
- Guide teams in system usage, monitor effectiveness, and manage system updates.
- Implement and oversee system testing, user training, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with security protocols to protect patient health information.
- Maintain knowledge of legal, regulatory, and practice standards.
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support.
- Uphold hospital values, ensuring confidentiality and fostering a cooperative work environment.
Additional Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
Minimum Requirements
Education: BSN required; BS in Data Analytics, Data Science, CIS, or equivalent experience preferred.
Certification, Licensure: BSN Colorado License or Compact License
Experience: Minimum 4 years in direct patient care, 2 years in clinical applications support. Experience with EHR systems (Cerner preferred), data abstraction, analytics, and reporting tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50)+ pounds while administering care to patients. Stooping, kneeling and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care. Standing and walking for more than five (5) hours per day; running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies.
Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures
Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.
Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements
Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel
- Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
- Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
- Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
- Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
- Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months
*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.
Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.
We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits
Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
Eligible employees enjoy:
- Health, Vision and Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Education and Tuition benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
- Additional optional benefits
Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Colorado nursing license or compact nursing license
- At least 4 years of direct patient care experience
- At least 2 years of clinical applications support experience
- Experience with EHR systems; Cerner preferred
- Experience with data abstraction, analytics, and reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, CIS, or equivalent experience
- Required healthcare immunization records or evidence of immunity
- Successful pre-employment drug screen
What We Do
Animas Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned, locally owned community hospital serving Durango and the Four Corners region of Southwest Colorado. Founded by local physicians, it provides surgical and specialty care close to home, including orthopedic and eye surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, urgent care, internal medicine, gastrointestinal care, and occupational medicine. Its mission is to deliver innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.
