Background Information:

The purpose of this request is to acquire a Terminology resource with an understanding of HL7 FHIR and applicable Terminology standards who will work with others in support of the Digital Health Standards Program to deliver standards components of eForms as part of Patients before Paperwork project.

As part of the refreshed digital health and data strategy, OH will make a concerted effort to leverage new and existing digital solutions, as part of a clinically-led change program, to make tangible improvements to how frontline providers work and contribute to bringing joy back to clinical practice.

Frontline providers, particularly in primary care, report administrative burden as one of the leading causes of burnout, worsening the health human resource strain, leading to more Ontarians being unattached to primary care and increasing utilization of walk-in clinics and emergency departments.

Must haves:

·        10 + years’ hands-on experience in mapping and implementing clinical terminologies such as SNOMED CT and LOINC

·        5+ years' knowledge and understanding of digital exchange standards such as FHIR, clinical terminologies (e.g., SNOMED-CT, LOINC) and their application within Ontario Health

·        5+ years' knowledge and understanding of pan-Canadian digital exchange standards and tooling

·        5+ years' experience with development and implementation of electronic forms (eForms, SADIE)

·        Hands-on experience implementing terminology solutions

·        Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and strong partner engagement skills

·        Time Management skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize multiple projects

Responsibilities:

·        Conducts requirements gathering, develops documentation, including presentations and briefing notes and conducts partner engagement.

·        Work with different partners and subject matter experts from different backgrounds (clinical, business, and technical).

·        Interacts with the business partners and subject matter experts to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements.

Desired Skills:

·        Familiarity with Microsoft Products, with a preference for candidates that have experience with Microsoft based cloud tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365)

·        Knowledge of Healthcare Information Systems used throughout the province of Ontario

·        Experience working with Ontario Health

·        Ability to readily identify, assess and mitigate implementation and adoption issues

·        Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills

·        A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Required Skills: 

·        Terminology standards assessment, selection, development, and maintenance processes including Reference sets/Map sets/Subset development

·        Research and analysis

·        Communication and collaboration  

·        Partner engagement management