Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO), Applications

Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO), Applications

At Meritus Health, technology is a strategic engine that powers clinical excellence, operational performance, and an exceptional patient and provider experience. The Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO), Applications provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the full portfolio of enterprise clinical and business applications, with primary accountability for the Epic electronic health record (EHR) and the organization's integrated application ecosystem.

Serving as a senior deputy to the CIO, the ACIO owns the lifecycle of these systemsselection, implementation, optimization, integration, support, and decommissioningand ensures they remain stable, secure, compliant, and aligned with Meritus's clinical, operational, financial, and academic goals. This leader partners closely with stakeholders across hospital and ambulatory services, the accountable care organization, revenue cycle, finance, quality, physician enterprise, supply chain, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine to translate institutional strategy into a governed, transparent application roadmap.

The ACIO leads a high?caliber team of internal analysts, managers, and external/hosted partners, maintaining a prioritized backlog and delivering projects in collaboration with IT peers in infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and the PMO. Success in this role is demonstrated through proactive, insightful strategies that enhance patient and provider experience, strengthen operating performance, and advance Meritus's position as a Baldrige?recognized, technology?enabled health system and academic enterprise.

Caring for Our Team We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Executive Compensation Package includes Increased PTO Accrual, Sick Leave Bank, Bonus Eligibility, 401k and 457B, Target Base Salary commensurate with experience approximately 210K.

Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.