Director of Information Technology

• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Information Technology, Health Information Technology, IT Infrastructure
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

• Email mcowdery

Under general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative and technical activities and operations of the Information Technology Division, including establishing and maintaining an information technology strategic plan; coordinates assigned activities with other departments; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer; and performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information systems services program; health care and business principles ,and how they integrate into information systems technology; advanced principles anti practices of computer science, information systems and telecommunications; methods and techniques of application development, system design and programming; operational characteristics of mainframe, client-server;
Federal, State and local laws and regulations affecting information systems and data security; and network operating systems.

Ability to: Manage and oversee a comprehensive information systems program; develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; manage diverse technologies, employees and client groups; relate technical concepts to business needs; manage the integration of multi-jurisdictional information systems needs; plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff; delegate authority and responsibility;

identify and recommend appropriate information systems needs for the organization; analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments; develop and administer department goals, objectives and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

and represent Peach Tree Health effectively in meetings with others.

Skill to: Provide effective and efficient leadership with regards to the implementation of a county-wide information systems equipment; create a unified team environment; serves as professional resource for all aspects of information services, including telephones, general communication devices, computer systems and related equipment.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools.

• Proven experience with HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
• Strong knowledge of outpatient clinic workflows and systems (e.g., Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Next Gen).
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms and mobile health technologies.
• Certification in healthcare IT (e.g., CHCIO, CPHIMS) is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field (Master’s preferred). Significant experience in the information technology field may be substituted for education at the discretion of the CFO.

This position has overall responsibility for the organization’s centralized and de-centralized information and telecommunications equipment, systems, and functions.

• Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Division.
• Manages services and activities including…