Director, Health Informatics and Technology Services - FT Exempt
The Director of Health Informatics and Technology Services (HITS) is responsible for the overall planning, organization and execution of all Information Technology functions including infrastructure and applications.
The position directs all HITS operations to meet customer requirements and establishes policies and systems to support health system strategic goals.
Coordinates activities to ensure information security, data availability and infrastructure services uptime.
Serves in the role of Facility Information Security Officer (FISO) and ensures compliance with IT SOX controls.
The position is responsible for customer service, financial management, regulatory compliance, human resources processes, staff competency, performance improvement, policy/procedure development and compliance, and regular communication with the HITS department staff and health system leadership.
In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes.
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to:
holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby and/or on-call.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job.
Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer Essential Functions Creates a compelling mission and vision for department and organization in alignment with overall system strategic goals and objectives.
Understands current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the healthcare industry.
Expresses ideas clearly, succinctly and logically in both written and spoken communication.
Fosters a collaborative environment within the system, as well as within LifePoint as a whole (eg other hospitals and HSC).
Consistently enhances service to create superior quality outcomes for our customers and organization.
Ensures that employees fully understand their roles, responsibilities and performance standards/ expectations and provides ongoing feedback and support as employees strive to achieve expectations.
Applies key financial concepts and analysis to decision making.
Participates in the budget planning process.
Adheres to realistic budgets to achieve the organization's objectives.
Clearly defines roles and responsibilities, determines necessary resources, and monitors performance toward measurable outcomes through appropriate systems and procedures.
Effectively applies the tools, processes, skills and principles to achieve the required outcomes of a change project or initiative.
Non-Essential Functions Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods.
Makes it a point to put new skills and knowledge to use on the job in a timely and effective manner.
Minimum Education Bachelor's degree:
X Required Master's degree X Preferred Required Minimum Work Experience Five years of experience with healthcare informatics.
Previous management experience within healthcare environment.
Required Skills Familiarity with healthcare information systems to include clinical Applications and working knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge and understanding of Meaningful Use and other Quality Initiatives in the evolving healthcare environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The position directs all HITS operations to meet customer requirements and establishes policies and systems to support health system strategic goals.
Coordinates activities to ensure information security, data availability and infrastructure services uptime.
Serves in the role of Facility Information Security Officer (FISO) and ensures compliance with IT SOX controls.
The position is responsible for customer service, financial management, regulatory compliance, human resources processes, staff competency, performance improvement, policy/procedure development and compliance, and regular communication with the HITS department staff and health system leadership.
In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes.
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to:
holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby and/or on-call.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job.
Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer Essential Functions Creates a compelling mission and vision for department and organization in alignment with overall system strategic goals and objectives.
Understands current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the healthcare industry.
Expresses ideas clearly, succinctly and logically in both written and spoken communication.
Fosters a collaborative environment within the system, as well as within LifePoint as a whole (eg other hospitals and HSC).
Consistently enhances service to create superior quality outcomes for our customers and organization.
Ensures that employees fully understand their roles, responsibilities and performance standards/ expectations and provides ongoing feedback and support as employees strive to achieve expectations.
Applies key financial concepts and analysis to decision making.
Participates in the budget planning process.
Adheres to realistic budgets to achieve the organization's objectives.
Clearly defines roles and responsibilities, determines necessary resources, and monitors performance toward measurable outcomes through appropriate systems and procedures.
Effectively applies the tools, processes, skills and principles to achieve the required outcomes of a change project or initiative.
Non-Essential Functions Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods.
Makes it a point to put new skills and knowledge to use on the job in a timely and effective manner.
Minimum Education Bachelor's degree:
X Required Master's degree X Preferred Required Minimum Work Experience Five years of experience with healthcare informatics.
Previous management experience within healthcare environment.
Required Skills Familiarity with healthcare information systems to include clinical Applications and working knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge and understanding of Meaningful Use and other Quality Initiatives in the evolving healthcare environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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