For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
About The Position
The County of Riverside's Public Health Department has an opportunity for a
Laboratory Information System Administrator position assigned to the Public Health Laboratory in Riverside.
The Laboratory Information System (LIS) Administrator will support and optimize laboratory information systems by managing support tickets, troubleshooting system issues, monitoring interfaces, implementing new integrations, supporting system upgrades, and maintaining hardware and middleware solutions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable laboratory operations, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and seamless system interoperability.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of public health laboratory workflows and hands-on experience with LIS platforms such as EPIC Beaker, or STARLIMS. Experience with HL7, LOINC, SNOMED, Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), SQL, scripting, instrument interfaces, and middleware systems is highly desirable. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, state reporting requirements, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery practices.
Certifications such as ASCP Specialist in Laboratory Informatics (SLI) and AMIA Health Informatics Certification (AHIC) are highly valued.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday on a 9/80 alternate workweek schedule, with every other Friday off.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System – Public Health is one of California’s largest and most dynamic public health departments, with dedicated professionals working to keep our communities safe and healthy. From disease prevention and health education to nutrition, emergency response, and community outreach, our team’s impact reaches every corner of Riverside County.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health and well-being, consider joining our team at RUHS-Public Health. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for Riverside County.
For more information on RUHS–Public Health, please visit www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health
Examples Of Essential Duties
- Provide technical support for RUHS'-PH’s integrated clinical information system operations; assist in the coordination of RUHS-PH information system operations and activities in support of interdisciplinary clinical practice, clinical decision-making, quality assessment, and patient safety initiatives.
- Translate clinician requirements, in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams, into specifications for clinical information systems to redesign the workflow in clinical areas.
- Assist in the design, acquisition and implementation of applicable clinical/healthcare informatics, including software validation and installation, clinical content development, user acceptance testing, business process re-engineering, training, and go-live implementation support; coordinate the research, selection, and planned implementation process for nursing and clinical applications.
- Assist the laboratory management in coordinating, implementing, and conducting education and training to end-users of RUHS-PH’s integrated clinical information systems and applications; develop and organize training curricula, schedules, and training materials.
- Facilitate effective communication with user groups and assist with go-live readiness to ensure smooth implementation of new functional elements, applications, and major releases of clinical information systems; interface with ancillary staff, and other clinicians related to the development, implementation, and review of the RUHS-PH clinical information systems and procedures.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the integrated clinical information systems.
- Support and coordinate software applications for nursing and clinical operations, inclusive of, but not limited to, scheduling and updating systems; provide technical assistance and support to end-users.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing, business or healthcare administration, computer science, communications, industrial engineering, natural sciences, or other healthcare field related to the assignment.
Experience: Four years of professional level experience in a hospital or healthcare setting that included one year of supporting clinical information or electronic health record (EHR) systems and applications. (Additional qualifying experience related to the support of clinical information or EHR systems and applications may be substituted for the required education based on one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Knowledge of: Principles and practice of Clinical Informatics, and clinical information management processes and procedures; Electronic Health Records (EHR); clinical and nursing support applications such as Epic EHR; computer networks and software interface; standards and compliance issues related to patient care and safety required by Joint Commission, federal, and state regulatory agencies for healthcare.
Ability to: Coordinate multifaceted and technically sophisticated clinical information system projects; provide project management and training skills; use basic principles, practices, and functional activities for the maintenance and enhancement of clinical information systems; gather and analyze data; speak and write effectively; interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For Questions Regarding This Recruitment, Contact The Recruiter
Veronica Zuno at VZuno@Rivco.org or 951-955-1449. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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