Director of Health Informatics and Clinical Systems

The Director of Health Informatics and Clinical Systems is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, optimization, implementation, security and integration of all health information systems supporting the Pueblo of San Felipe & Wellness Department.

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The Director of Health Informatics and Clinical Systems is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, optimization, implementation, security and integration of all health information systems supporting the Pueblo of San Felipe & Wellness Department. The incumbent serves as the principal authority for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS), Electronic Health Record (EHR), clinical informatics, interoperability, data governance, healthcare analytics and health information technology initiatives.

This position works collaboratively with healthcare providers, Tribal Administration Information Technology staff, Indian Health Service personnel, and external healthcare partners to ensure efficient, secure and integrated healthcare information management throughout the Health & Wellness Department.

The Director serves as the executive champion for the planning, development, procurement, implementation and long-term management of the Pueblo of San Felipe’s future Tribal-owned Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and health information ecosystem. The incumbent will lead strategic initiatives that advance Tribal self-governance, Tribal data sovereignty, population health management, interoperability, third-party reimbursement and integrated healthcare delivery.

Health Information Technology Leadership:

• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Health Information Technology Strategic Plan aligned with organizational priorities and Tribal healthcare needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding healthcare technology investments, innovations, cybersecurity initiatives and system enhancements
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, healthcare transformation, digital health initiatives and organizational growth.
• Develop department policies, procedures, goals, performance measures and operational standards
• Manage Health Information Technology projects, budgets, contracts, vendors and technology resources
• Serve as the primary liaison between Health & Wellness programs, Tribal Administration Information Technology Department, Indian Health Service, software vendors and external healthcare partners

RPMS and EHR Administration:

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the Indian Health Service and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Oversee daily administration, maintenance, configuration, optimization and troubleshooting of RPMS and EHR applications
• Manage clinical workflows, templates, note titles, encounter forms, reminders, order sets, health summaries and reporting tools
• Coordinate software upgrades, patch installations, testing, system validation and deployment activities
• Ensure system functionality supports patient care, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives and operational efficiency
• Manage security keys, user access, permissions, menu structures and role-based access controls
• Develop standards and governance processes for system changes and enhancements
• Serve as primary liaison with IHS Office of Information Technology (OIT), Area Office Information Technology staff, Clinical Applications Coordinators and EHR support personnel
• Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for workflow improvement and automation

RPMS/HER Applications Oversight:

• Provide oversight and support for applicable RPMS and EHR modules including:
• Patient Registration
• Scheduling Package
• Patient Care Component
• Electronic Health Record
• Behavioral Health System
• Pharmacy Management Systems
• Pharmacy Point of Sale
• Third Party Billing Interfaces
• Clinical Reporting Systems
• Immunization Package
• Diabetes Management System
• Dental Package
• Meaningful Use and Quality Reporting Tools
• Population Health and Performance Reporting Applications

Tribal-Owned Electronic Medical Record Development:

• Serve as executive sponsor and operational leader for the development of the Pueblo of San Felipe’s independent Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform
• Develop a comprehensive roadmap for implementation of a Tribal-owned health information ecosystem
• Evaluate healthcare…