Health Informatics Intern

2 days ago


Halifax, Canada Altera Digital Health Full time

Altera, a new member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR, HealthQuest and dbMotion solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

**Overview**

Join Altera Digital Health, a leading healthcare technology company committed to revolutionizing the industry through innovative solutions and exceptional client service.

Our team of experts is dedicated to driving positive patient outcomes and setting a new standard for healthcare technology.

**This is a Remote role in Canada.**

**Responsibilities**

As a Health Informatics Intern at Altera, you will have the opportunity to:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze project requirements and assist in project execution.
- Analyze and document clinical and referral workflows and participate in the design and validation of clinical order sets.
- Contribute to the development of new clinical dashboards and reports that deliver value to clinical users.
- Rapidly learn and contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinician's experience and population health outcomes.
- Provide support for project incidents and maintain excellent client relationships.
- Expand your knowledge and skills through hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

**Qualifications**

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in a **Canadian Health Informatics/Computer Science/ Software Engineering Master's Program** with an internship track

**Experience**:

- Passionate about healthcare and interested in advancing healthcare technology.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Self-starter with the ability to work with mínimal supervision and a willingness to learn quickly on the job.
- Knowledge of Health Interoperability Standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED, ICD, etc.) is desirable and expected to be learned during the internship.
- Coding knowledge (XML, JSON, Python) is desirable.
- Technical proficiency in MS Office, MS Visio, and data visualization & reporting tools (Power BI & SQL query is required)

Travel Requirements:

- May require travel for business needs.

Working Arrangements:

- Work is performed in a remote environment (**in Canada**) with mínimal exposure to health or safety hazards.



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