Application Consultant, Information Technology

**Land Acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

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**Who you are**:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

**What we are looking for**:
Working out of the Markham Site you will provide coverage to both the Markham and Uxbridge Sites. You will interact with professional practice, clinical staff, information technology, quality improvement, decision support and health information management; ensuring that information is available to, and appropriately used by, clinicians, managers and directors to enhance clinical care and patient health outcomes. In collaboration with the Information Technology and Professional Practice teams, you will actively participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of informatics projects, including the Advanced Clinical Phases of Meditech Expanse to improve clinical processes and outcomes.

**What you bring to the role**:
University degree in either Healthcare Science, Computer science or related discipline
2 years recent informatics experience preferred
Proven proficient computer skills and working experience with computerized patient care systems, ideally MEDITECH Expanse clinical software
Excellent communication, leadership, project management and change management skills.
Demonstrated analytical, consultative and critical-thinking skills in a quality-focused and team-driven environment with a working knowledge of quality improvements principles
Excellent interpersonal, team oriented, collaborative, and facilitation skills
Demonstrates support for eHealth initiatives across the organization
Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations and up-to-date knowledge of current trends in informatics and participates in reflective practice to continually improve performance
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

**Work Schedule**:
Business Hours, with occasional off-shift requirements

**Compensation**:
**Band G**: $43.27-53.14 per hour

**Work Location**:
Primarily onsite at 381 Church St., Markham, Ontario, with some travel as needed to Uxbridge
Possibility to work remote up to 40%

**Who we are**:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

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Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in