Prior To Arrival:

• To learn about our facilities on the main campus check here.
  
  • https://www.childrensal.org/benjamin-russell-hospital-tour

• Submit an online security access form, including a photo for your badge.
  
  • Online from any non-COA computer https://www.jotform.com/coa-hris/security
  • In order for you to receive your Security Badge on arrival, you will need to complete the Security Badge Form the week before your start date.
  • Please include a clear photo upload of your face only in the form.
  • This security form is required for all new arrivals, regardless of parking privileges.

• Register for Okta Single Sign On and change your password.
  
  • Online from any non-COA computer https://childrensal.okta.com
    • Your CoA coordinator will notify you of your CHS network account number (example CHS999999).
    • Log in here first to set your network password.  Not all systems use the same password. 

COA Portal Sign On Screen 

• Resetting your default password.
  
  • Passwords must be at least 8 characters long and are case sensitive.
    
  • Passwords must contain alpha characters, numbers, and at least one (1) special character.  i.e; ~!@#$%^&* (No spaces allowed.)
  • Passwords may not include part of the user's name or username.

• COA Portal Menu Screen.  Once signed on to the portal, you will be directed to a screen with additional menu options.  The menu options will vary based on security access but will include: 
  • Covid 19 Vaccine Survey
  • iConnect
  • Citrix Applications
  • A web-based instance of your Virtual Desktop
  • Various websites, including the COA Blue River, Mimecast email archive, COA Webmail, Infor, and SharePoint

• Children's Webmail (only if a @childresal.org email address was assigned for you).
  
  • Webmail can be used outside of the Children’s network by using https://portal.chsys.org/

• Complete all assigned courses and curriculums in Children's University.
  
  • Online training from any computer https://childrensal.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?ouid=2&returnUrl=
  • You will use the same network user ID and password you set on your portal above.
    • Once logged in hover over Home on the toolbar in CU, then click on Learner Home.

• Go to security to pick up your badge and verify where you should be parking.
  
  • The Security Office is located at the 16th Street entrance to the 5th Avenue parking deck, or ground floor from Park Place North, or South Corridor Midpoint exit door.
  • If there is any problem with your badge name or job title, please email [email protected].

• Log into Lucidoc and acknowledge all assigned policies and procedures.
  
  • If you receive a notice email, please login, review and acknowledge our official policies and procedures at https://www.lucidoc.com/cgi/home.pl.
  • You will use your CHS network account number (example CHS999999) as your username.  Please use Forgot your password? to reset your password.
  • Upon getting logged in, please click on "My acknowledgments" to review and acknowledge policies which have been assigned to you.

• Explore the Blue River, which is our staff intranet.
  • Online from any computer at https://portal.chsys.org/ then Blue River.
    • You will login with your CHS network account credentials setup in Okta.

• Log into INFOR self-service to view  your user profile.
  • From the portal above choose Infor or from the Blue River choose My Service Center. 
  • To log in, click on "Children's of Alabama" and log in with your network ID and password.
  • The Self-Service menu will open, which leads to all staffing related systems.
  • You can update your contact information if needed.

KEY CONTACTS:

Employee Health

[email protected]

Employee Health Fax: 638-7043

• Covid vaccination documentation or exemption requests for non-students only.
• Students will be directed where to submit your vaccination proof.
• No health care provided

HRIS

[email protected]

HRIS Fax: 638-2873

• User profile management in Infor
• Process questions with HR systems

IT Helpdesk: 638-6568

NOTE: For application access please contact your CoA department or manager.

Rainbow Call Center: 638-9241

CoA Security and Badges: 638-4444