Director of Information Systems

Director of Information Systems – Los Angeles, CA

As a strategic planning partner, the Director of IT will provide ongoing analysis and planning of information technology services, initiatives, and implementation of change management relative to information systems, organization-wide.

• Recommends and plans information technology to support and meet company objectives based on research and evaluation.
• Directs implementation and execution of new/upgraded information systems via well-defined plans, including procedures, deadlines, and accountability.
• Evaluates and implements IT procedures and equipment for maximum efficiency and cost containment.
• Ensure users/customers are provided professional, courteous, and timely support and service.
• Structures, leads, trains, and develops IT staff for maximum effectiveness.
• Stays abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develops and maintains the company's Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Develops/selects and conducts user training on an as-needed basis.
• Ensures the safety and security of the hospital and clinic systems' data.
• Uses metrics to demonstrate the value and quality of information systems and projects
• Defines appropriate service levels and regularly reports on system availability and performance.
• Ensures on-time and on-budget performance of information systems operations and projects, and compliance with regulations and hospital and corporate policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Responsibilities for integrating IT security and HIPAA compliance with the organization´s business strategies and requirements.
• Responsibilities for addressing issues related to access controls, business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Responsibilities for organizational security awareness, including staff training in collaboration with the HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Responsibilities for conducting risk assessments and audits – especially concerning Business Associates and other third parties.
• Responsibilities for investigating data breaches and implementing measures for their future prevention and/or containment.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or Hospital Management, or related field.

• Minimum two years of experience in facility operations management
• Minimum two years of experience in healthcare administration/ management
• Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Strategy and planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-60 month time span.
• Management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Information systems development and implementation.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at the functional level.
• Employee training and development.
• User training.
• Technical skills and experience in Local and Wide Area Networks.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Develops a high-performance team and is a strong team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience, within a hospital setting.
• Technical software skills and experience that meet the needs of HPMC.
• System conversion experience.

• Los Angeles County Fire Card (or must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)

$120,000 to $170,000