Website for complete posting:  https://skokomish.org/employmentrfps/

 

Health Informatics Specialist

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Requested by the Skokomish Indian Tribe's Health Department

The Skokomish Indian Tribe's Health Department is seeking a well qualified and experienced Health Informatics Specialist who will enable the provision of high quality healthcare in an efficient and effective manner.

 

Due Date:                  August 9, 2024 received by 3:00 pm

                                    (late submissions will not be considered)

 

RFP Submission:     Via e-mail, U. S. mail, other delivery services and/or

                                    hand delivery to:

                                    Denese LaClair

                                    Health Director

                                    Skokomish Indian Tribe

                                    N. 100 Tribal Center Road

                                    Shelton,  WA  98584

                                    E-mail:  dlaclair@skokomish.org

                                    Phone:  360-426-5755 x 2118

                                   

Performance Dates: Contract Start Date:  No Later Than September 1, 2024

                                    Contract End Date:   Anticipated to be June 30, 2025 with possible

                                                                     extensions through 2027

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Health Informatics Specialist will be responsible for: collecting and analyzing data, identifying available resources and gaps, providing data as needed for making programming and other decisions, noting areas of improvement needed and similar tasks. The Specialist will work within our Electronic Health Record (EHR) as well as other data collection systems and repositories.

 

A keen understanding of the the laws and regulations that apply to health-related and similar data, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is essential in this position.

 

Proposals from qualified entities as opposed to an individual will be considered.

 

Requirements

The successful proposer must meet the following minimum requirements.

1. Hold a Bachelors degree in Health Informatics (highly preferred) or a similar technology related field.

2. Two years or more experience serving as a Health Informatics Specialist.

3. Effective written and oral communication skills.

4. Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology

5. Knowledge of regulatory oversight.

6. Understanding and experience working in an EHR.

7. Ability to work independently.

8. Ability to problem-solve in an efficient and effective manner.

9. The ability to work with and be part of a dynamic team.

10. Available a minimum of 30 hours per week.

11. Available to work on-site on the Skokomish Indian Reservation as requested/required.

12. Pass a background check.

 

The following is highly preferred:

1. Experience working in healthcare and/or a healthcare setting.

2. Understanding of Indian Health Services regulations and healthcare provision.

3. Experience working for/with an Indian Tribe.

4. Experience working with a rural healthcare department or practice.

 

 

Proposal Requirements:

The RFQ proposal must contain the following components.  Additional information that may prove beneficial to the Tribe during the rating and awarding process is welcomed.  Proposers are asked to refrain from submitting responses that will not be easily duplicated such as those with spiral binding, photos and fold-out or other larger than letter-sized paper.

 

Proposals submitted by entities must clearly identify each individual who will be involved in this effort and how they meet the requirements.

1.  Contact name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.

2.  Detailed description of skills, experience and abilities and how they relate to the minimum and preferred requirements. Demonstrated experience working with Native American tribes and within tribal communities will be an important consideration when awarding this contract.

3.  A summary of similar work completed by the individual submitting the proposal.

4.  Client/employer references including project/work type, dates, contact info and description.

5.  Hourly rate(s) and any additional expenses beyond the hourly rate the proposer anticipates incurring and billing.

6. Statement of acceptance, ability and willingness to: enter into a Skokomish Goods and Services Contract and provide any additional forms and/or certifications as required by the Tribe and/or a project funding source. Submitter should note any requested exceptions to the Contract in their proposal.

7.  Statement addressing whether the proposer is an Native American/ Alaska Native. For entities a statement addressing whether the entity has minority, woman and/or Native American business ownership