Director of Information Technology

Job Description Are you a dynamic leader passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and efficiency? Do you have a deep commitment to improving healthcare through cutting-edge IT solutions? If so, we invite you to join our team at Callen-Lorde as the Director of Information Technology (DIT). About the Role: As the Director of IT, you will be at the forefront of our technology initiatives, overseeing the delivery and support of all IT systems, including health information technology and community analytics programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President of IT, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our technology landscape, ensuring that our systems are not only compliant with the latest standards and regulations but also strategically aligned with our organizational goals. In this leadership position, you will manage the relationship with our managed service provider (MSP) and in-house HIT support, ensuring optimal utilization of resources to drive efficiency and effectiveness across our clinical and business operations. You will be responsible for planning and advancing network technologies, health IT solutions, and data informatics, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: Serve as the primary resource for Health and Information Technology (HIT and IT) in strategic planning and program development. Collaborate with the VP of IT and senior management to lead the teams in research, innovation, and the implementation of new technology solutions. Project Management: Oversee all Health Information Technology projects from planning through implementation, ensuring an integrated approach that enhances our Electronic Health Systems and other software solutions. Vendor & Budget Management: Manage relationships with the MSP and IT consultants, optimizing their expertise to achieve strategic goals. Administer IT purchasing, vendor relationships, and budgeting. Team Development: Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the IT department. Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to your team, ensuring their growth and success. Operational Excellence: Manage the Help Desk, ensure robust system backups and disaster recovery plans, and maintain compliance with PHI-related regulations, including HIPAA. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: As a member of the management team, actively contribute to Callen-Lorde’s DEI initiatives, working to create an anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the discipline of computer, network or information science required or healthcare administration. 5+ years of supervisory experience leading high-performing teams including mentoring/development of new and existing talent within the organization 5+ years’ experience in the implementation and management of HIT systems. 3+ years’ experience EPIC, preferably in an ambulatory care setting. Experience with computer information systems including security, networking, server, software application management and support within a healthcare setting Extensive experience working cross-functionally, building collaborative working relationships and interfacing effectively with all levels of the business. Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation, and planning skills. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and health information-applicable state regulations Benefits All full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including an exceptional low cost medical plan option for you, your domestic partner and/or your family, tuition assistance, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan. Learn more about our employee benefits Company Description Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right. Our Mission Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ health issues. Our History Callen-Lorde’s grassroots heritage dates back 50 years to the St. Marks Clinic and the Gay Men’s Health Project – two volunteer-based clinics that provided safe and confidential sexual health and primary care regardless of ability to pay. These clinics merged in 1983 to form Community Health Project, a mostly volunteer-staffed, episodic care program housing the nation’s first community-based HIV clinic. To learn more about us, visit callen-lorde.org/about #J-18808-Ljbffr