Health Information Technology Manager - Promotional

Health Information Technology ManagerThe Department of Health Services is seeking an experienced leader to join the Administration team as its Health Information Technology Manager. This position will manage technical projects, supervise technical professionals, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of critical health information systems, which include electronic health records and other specialized platforms. Along with these core responsibilities, this position will:Oversee departmental information technology operationsCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the Department of Health Services' technology goalsPlan and implement strategic initiatives related to the Department of Health Services' information technology operationsAct as a liaison between the California Mental Health Services Authority and the Department of Health Services to plan, analyze, design, manage, and coordinate technical deliverablesManage different systems specific to the Department of Health Services and oversee the staff contributing to the operations of these systemsAs the ideal candidate for this position, you will have excellent project management skills and work experience in a health services setting. In addition, you will possess many of the following:Familiarity with Electronic Health Record systemsA thorough understanding of data privacy and security, especially in relation to health informationAn understanding of low-code application development within complex database systemsExperience with the design and development of Management Information Systems and Decision Support SystemsThe ability to be a leader who will identify team objectives and motivate your staff to achieve those department objectivesA customer service approach to assisting different types of customers across the departmentClear, professional communication skills with technical professionals, as well as those who may not have the same technical trainingMinimum QualificationsAny combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include:Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience planning, developing and administering multiple, complex, information technology systems and applications, including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility for defining, planning and implementing automated information systemsEducation: The equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in business analysis, project management, management information systems, computer science, statistics, or closely related fieldLicense: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. This position does not require possession of a California driver's license.Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When ApplyingYour application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position.Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.BenefitsThese are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit).Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. County of Sonoma