CIO_Job_Description.doc

DRAFT*****TITLE: Chief Information OfficerHOURS: Full-time, ExemptRESPONSIBLE TO: Vice President/OperationsJOB SUMMARY:The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will provide technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the affiliate-wide information technology (IT) program. The CIO will lead the health care network in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both distributed and centralized clinical and business operations and achieve more effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations. Additionally, the CIO:? Provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems for the health care network.? Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within the organization.? Oversees the back office computer operations of the affiliate management information system, including local area networks and wide-area networks.? Responsible for the management of multiple information and communications systems and projects, including voice, data, imaging, and office automation.? Designs, implements, and evaluates the systems that support end users in the productive use of computer hardware and software.? Develops and implements user-training programs.? Oversees and evaluates system security and back up procedures. Supervises the Network Administrator.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of 3 years of experience with increasing responsibilities for management and support of healthcare information systems and information technology, direct management of a major IT operation is preferred. Significant experience in a health care setting is desirable, specifically in technology and information systems planning to support business goals. Experience should also include exposure to both shared and outsourced solutions, as well as support of in-house information and communication systems in a multi-site client-server environment. Specific experience with practice management, financial management and clinical management information systems is a plus. The ideal candidate will also have:?????Familiarity with desktop, notebook, handheld, and server computer hardware.Familiarity with local and wide area network design, implementation, and operation.Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Unix, and Linux.Knowledge of various office productivity software programs such as word processing, databases, spreadsheet programs, and communications software.Familiarity with various computer peripherals such as printers, monitors, modems and other equipment.??????General knowledge of business processes and their interrelationship gained through three or more years of related experience.Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal. Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills, all geared toward coordination and education. Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict.Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative.Current drivers license and access to reliable transportation; ability and willingness to travel when necessary.Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field orequivalent experience. A Master ’ s degree in Health/Hospital Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration, or related field is highly desirable.Comprehensive knowledge of:? Business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management to include an in-depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in the health care industry. These include, but are not limited to, knowledge of strategic and operational planning, health care economics, personnel administration, federal, state and local laws, marketing, financial and cost analysis, trends in the health care industry, and primary health care administrative theory and practice.? Data processing methods and procedures, and computer software systems? Business office operations as it pertains to third party billing and reimbursement activities in a managed care environment? Systems design and development process, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation and operational management? Business process analysis and redesign? Design, management, and operation of managed IT systemsProven skills in:? Negotiating with vendors, contractors, and others? Budget preparation and monitoring? Planning and organizing? Management and leadership? CommunicationDemonstrated ability to:? Relate to all levels of the user community? Be a team player that motivates and educates other team。