Clinical Information Systems Specialist
Position #: 196812
Expected Start Date: August 03, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Moose Jaw
Department: Digital Health - HIM & Systems Flow
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, Digital Health, the Clinical Information Systems Specialist supports implementation and management of electronic medical records (EMR) across the region. The role ensures EMR systems align with clinical and financial workflows, overseeing quality assurance, auditing, security, and data integrity in compliance with privacy policies. The Specialist collaborates with vendors, eHealth, SHA Information Systems, and departments on EMR installations, upgrades, and system changes. Key responsibilities include leading application management, business case development, requirements gathering, risk assessment, and gap analysis. Acting as a consultant, the Specialist leads complex, organization-wide transformation initiatives and applies expertise in best practices, quality improvement, change and project management, and healthcare processes. Also responsible for configuration in rural Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM).
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Two (2) years experience in health care
Education
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Information Management
- Health Information Management diploma (HIM)
- Business Administration diploma (DBA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Competencies
- Project management skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Knowledge of the EMR program is preferred.
- Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Travel within Saskatchewan