Information Technology Director

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits: Health insurancePaid time offVision insurance401(k)401(k) matchingDental insurance JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall planning, organizing and execution of all IT functions and staff, within the facility. This includes directing all IT operations, support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions. Serves as the facility HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer and responsible for planning, developing and coordinating HIPAA privacy and security programs in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of compliance and security can be maintained at all times. Responsibilities include investigating all potential HIPAA privacy and security concerns and reporting results to the Senior Management Team. Reports To: CEO Supervises: Informatics Clinical Nurse and Specialist, IT Administrator, IT Technician Classification: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology or Management Information Systems and Services. 5 – 8 years of experience in a hands-on IT environment and minimum 3 years in management. Healthcare experience preferred.Understanding of appropriate clinical workflows, commercially available technology, and relational database concepts and can apply these concepts.Organizational, problem solving, analytical, strong customer service orientation, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to communicate the highly technical aspects of the IT field for understanding by non-technical professionals.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.Must be team oriented and able to lead and direct members as well as be an active, working manager.Intermediate to Expert experience with MS Windows, Power Point, Word, Excel, and MS Project.Knowledge of and experience with Wide Area Network (WAN), Cisco, Help Desk Support, Client/Server, Linux, Unix, SQL Server, SAS, XML and other applicable computer and information system nomenclature, concepts and constructs.Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.Ability to customize reports using applicable software.· Ability to incorporate strategies to effectively maneuver power and politics in organization. · Demonstrated high level of confidence and assertiveness. · Demonstrated goal-oriented behavior and is able to effectively plan and execute plans. · Demonstrated knowledge and application of performance improvement model. · Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills. · Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and the ability to consistently research and apply new knowledge. · Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate. · Knowledge of HIPAA, state and federal guidelines on privacy and security standards. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category III, Office environment RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manages the implementation and application/system upgrades and on-going support of numerous software applications across the facility; through assessment and prioritization of clinical/IT needs and vendor management of application development and delivery. 2. Using relational database technology writes reports or develops ability to customize reports for decision-making. 3. Responsible for ensuring compliance with legal requirements, regulation changes and industry practices including those related to industry security requirements and guidelines. 4. Prepares long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, and acquisition of the resources needed to support them. 5. Plan, develop and implement the IT budget. 6. Lead teams and individually coordinate the implementation of projects to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within the allocated budget. 7. Develop, implement and test backup and disaster recovery plans. 8. Responsible for support, trouble shooting, and maintenance of desktops, printers, and other IT devices within the facility. 9. Identify and assist in the education of staff regarding IT devices and software applications. 10. Deliver solutions that ensure compatibility and integration with hospital strategies and business plans while establishing standards and guidelines for improving the applications development process. 11. Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. 12. Oversees, directs, delivers, or ensures delivery of privacy/security training and orientation to all employees, medical and professional staff and applicable business associates. 13. Perform ongoing information risk assessments and audits to ensure that information systems are adequately protected and meet HIPAA certification requirements. 14. Ensure that the access control, disaster recovery, business continuity, incident response, and risk management needs are properly addressed. 15. Manages all required breach determination and notification processes under HIPAA and applicable State breach rules and requirements. 16. Provides leadership to department and to the hospital. 17. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline. 18. Holds periodic staff meetings to assure coordination of efforts. 19. Conducts periodic performance reviews on staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. - The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. - The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.