What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - FT position at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr?
What You Should Know About the Chief Information Officer Role:
- Hours are 8:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
- May require an adjustment of schedule to complete assignments and workload.
- Will be based at Jefferson Regional location.
- In this unique setting, daily interactions with a diverse clientele, including hospital staff, physicians are expected.
Job Summary:
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for Jefferson Regional’s information technology initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of healthcare IT, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The CIO will lead the development and implementation of IT strategies that align with the organizations’ mission and vision, ensuring optimal utilization of technology to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care, and ensure financial stability. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the CIO will oversee a team across all IT functions including clinical and business applications as well as technical services.
Facilities Team Lead Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree: healthcare administration, business, information technology, engineering or related field.
- Master’s Degree: healthcare administration, business, information technology, engineering or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management.
- Certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISO)- preferred
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear, non-technical language to executive leadership, clinical staff, and other stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of healthcare IT standards, regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.), and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience in developing and implementing IT policies and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Must handle confidential material with integrity and maintain an ethical and trusting relationship with all levels or staff within and outside the organization.
- Experience in a healthcare setting required.
- Strong understanding of EHR systems, IT infrastructure, data analytics, and cloud technologies. Has led system selections, implementations and optimizations. Has experience with EHR implementations is a plus.
Benefits & Perks - your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.