Director of Informatics

Permanent Full Time

Title:                                   Director of Informatics   

Work location:               Waimea HI

Duration:                           ANY

Shift:                                   AM 5 X 8s • 40 hrs / Week

Facility Salary:               $150,000.00 to $160,000.00

Job Description:

·        This is a regional position located in the Clinical Informatics department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. HHSC Kaua’i Region consists of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both critical access hospitals, along with The Kaua’i Region Clinics, and its affiliated entities.

·        The Clinical Informatics department is responsible for optimizing the use of health information technology to enhance patient care and clinical operations. This includes the development, implementation, and management of electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring data integrity and security, and facilitating seamless communication between healthcare providers. The department also analyzes clinical data to improve decision-making, supports clinical workflows through technology integration, and provides training and support to staff on informatics tools and practices. Additionally, Clinical Informatics plays a key role in promoting evidence-based practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care delivered.

·        This role leads the design, implementation, and optimization of data-driven systems to support clinical, operational, and research initiatives. It combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, ensuring that informatics solutions enhance decision-making, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. The position collaborates closely with clinicians, IT teams, and department leaders to ensure that technology supports all facets of care delivery. Responsibilities include developing clinical decision support tools, standardizing documentation practices, implementing data-driven quality improvement initiatives, and performing other pertinent duties as assigned.

·        The role may require working shifts, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and extended hours. It necessitates travel to each facility or clinic within the region and may involve off-island travel for training or education related to the EHR systems.

·        This position reports directly to the Regional Chief Medical Officer (RCMO), position number 109715, or their designee.

Additional Information:

State License: Not required

Minimum Experience: 7 years

Holiday Coverage: Not required

Holiday Pay: Based on hours worked on the holiday:

• New Year's Day
• Independence Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day