Information Technology Director

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Responsible for the overall planning, organizing and execution of all IT functions and staff, within the facility. This includes directing all IT operations, support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions.

Serves as the facility HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer and responsible for planning, developing and coordinating HIPAA privacy and security programs in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of compliance and security can be maintained at all times. Responsibilities include investigating all potential HIPAA privacy and security concerns and reporting results to the Senior Management Team.

Reports To:

CEO

Supervises:
Informatics Clinical Nurse and Specialist, IT Administrator, IT Technician

Classification:
Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology or Management Information Systems and Services.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in a hands-on IT environment and minimum 3 years in management. Healthcare experience preferred.
• Understanding of appropriate clinical workflows, commercially available technology, and relational database concepts and can apply these concepts.
• Organizational, problem solving, analytical, strong customer service orientation, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to communicate the highly technical aspects of the IT field for understanding by non-technical professionals.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Must be team oriented and able to lead and direct members as well as be an active, working manager.
• Intermediate to Expert experience with MS Windows, Power Point, Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Knowledge of and experience with Wide Area Network (WAN), Cisco, Help Desk Support, Client/Server, Linux, Unix, SQL Server, SAS, XML and other applicable computer and information system nomenclature, concepts and constructs.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to customize reports using applicable software.

• Ability to incorporate strategies to effectively maneuver power and politics in organization.
• Demonstrated high level of confidence and assertiveness.
• Demonstrated goal-oriented behavior and is able to effectively plan and execute plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of performance improvement model.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and the ability to consistently research and apply new knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, state and federal guidelines on privacy and security standards.

Category III, Office environment