Health Information Technology; IT Director

Health Information Technology (IT) Director

Closes 01-Jul-2026 (PST)

4840 Journey St SE, Olympia, WA, USA

per year DOE

Salary

Full Time

Excellent health care coverage (for employee) including dental and vision; 401k contribution from the tribe, even if you don't contribute; 16+ paid holidays a year;
Life insurance for employee, spouse, and children provided by the tribe (employees have the option to purchase more); EAP and more!

This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

The Health Department Information Technology (IT) Director is responsible for the strategic direction, planning, development, and oversight of Information Technology functions across all Nisqually Health Care Systems. This position manages all aspects of the information technology infrastructure, including cybersecurity, systems administration, networking, telecommunications, desktops and desktop devices, dental operatory computers, pharmacy POS systems and computers, medical computers, and associated scanners and printers throughout the organization.

The Director is also responsible for disaster recovery planning, testing, and recovery efforts related to healthcare systems operations. The Health Department IT Director reports to the Nisqually Tribe's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and works closely with the CIO and Health Department management to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions that support all aspects of the Health Department's operations.

This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to provide professional and responsive customer service to employees, patients, vendors, and community partners. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and professional appearance and conduct consistent with organizational standards are required.

• Ensure the integrity and availability of all health care systems across the organization.
• Analyze infrastructure to ensure alignment with organizational goals, objectives and strategic plans.
• Advise Health Care management on all matters related to the use of information technology.
• Maintain and develop appropriate policies and procedures regarding the use of information technology.
• Functions as the Security Officer of the organization and establish security policies for information systems.
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and vulnerabilities, and report violations and provide security awareness to appropriate personnel.
• Plan, implement, and maintain technical services and projects.
• Supervise Health Information Technology staff.
• Identify information technology staff development and training needs and ensure that training is obtained.
• Gather and analyze computer hardware and software system requirements, design solutions, and ensure implementation of the designs as finished applications and systems, including specification, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure the integrity of the internal network and provide information security assurance.
• Communicate information about network and systems changes, issues and problems.
• Maintain records, document work, prepare reports, compose correspondence, and coordinate efforts with vendors, management and staff.
• Assist and coordinate with the Chief Information Officer and, when applicable, Health care management in developing technical services that meet the changing needs and growth of Nisqually Health Care systems and services.
• Ensure that all patient data, records, storage, access, physical and digital and information sharing, both at rest and in motion, complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Ensure vulnerability checks in all aspects (systems, policy, procedure, disaster recovery, etc.) are performed and remediated.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field, OR a combination of comparable experience and/or education.
• Five (5) years of experience as an IT Director or IT Manager.
• Seven (7) years of experience in the Information Technology field.
• Experience with medical informatics in a health care setting.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug…