Cibola General Hospital
Director Information Technology
Cibola General Hospital, Grants, New Mexico, United States, 87020
SUMMARY:
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Manages day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department; establishes policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff, hardware/software requirements, and systems implementation as well as workflow.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
1. The Security Officer, in collaboration with the Privacy Officer, is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, and oversight of all activities pertaining to Health Information Security efforts to be compliant with the HIPAA Security Regulations. The intent of all oversight activities includes those necessary to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronically protected health information.
2. Selects, trains/orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance, evaluates annual performance and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
3. Develops department goals and objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operation.
4. Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.
5. Performs contract negotiations with current and new vendors.
6. Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for Administration as required.
7. Plans, organizes and directs IT Department activities.
8. Determines and documents space, equipment, supply and service requirements.
9. Evaluates equipment capabilities and recommends equipment, hardware and software acquisitions for the IT Department and personal computer usage throughout the hospital.
10. Establishes priorities for system modifications and requests.
11. Insures prompt and courteous feedback to requestors of computer services and telephone services within the hospital.
12. Maintains department facilities and equipment in a condition to promote efficiency and safety of staff.
13. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
14. Maintains programs, directs telephone system for the hospital to insure continuous service for the hospital.
15. Maintains and oversees adequate updates, backups, logs and retention of records for computers and telephone system. Maintains manuals on updates and informs various departments of changes as soon as notified.
16. Conducts group training or individual training on software for entire hospital staff.
17. Participates in hospital committee meetings as required.
18. Cooperates with other departments and staff to fulfill aim and purpose of organization and its goals.
19. Understands and acts in accordance with CGH's Compliance Policy/Code of Conduct. Reports to the Compliance Coordinator any conduct or activity, either observed or made aware of, at CGH that could be considered questionable, unethical or illegal.
20. Develops, implements, tests and reviews the organization's information security in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Informs appropriate users about security measures, explains potential threats, installs software, implements security measures and monitor networks.
21. Performs other related duties as assigned by Administration.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
2.Minimum Experience: Project management and five (5) years of IT management experience in a healthcare setting.
3.Minimum Field of Expertise: Extensive knowledge of computer hardware (Dell, HP, Cisco), computer systems, data communications and major software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, database, and graphics) HMS Clinical Systems, experience preferred. Two years working experience with Active Directory.
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
1.Ability to stand, walk, or view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
2.Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time.
3.Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking, or standing the remainder and during training programs.
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Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.
Manages day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department; establishes policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff, hardware/software requirements, and systems implementation as well as workflow.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
1. The Security Officer, in collaboration with the Privacy Officer, is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, and oversight of all activities pertaining to Health Information Security efforts to be compliant with the HIPAA Security Regulations. The intent of all oversight activities includes those necessary to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronically protected health information.
2. Selects, trains/orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance, evaluates annual performance and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
3. Develops department goals and objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operation.
4. Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.
5. Performs contract negotiations with current and new vendors.
6. Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for Administration as required.
7. Plans, organizes and directs IT Department activities.
8. Determines and documents space, equipment, supply and service requirements.
9. Evaluates equipment capabilities and recommends equipment, hardware and software acquisitions for the IT Department and personal computer usage throughout the hospital.
10. Establishes priorities for system modifications and requests.
11. Insures prompt and courteous feedback to requestors of computer services and telephone services within the hospital.
12. Maintains department facilities and equipment in a condition to promote efficiency and safety of staff.
13. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
14. Maintains programs, directs telephone system for the hospital to insure continuous service for the hospital.
15. Maintains and oversees adequate updates, backups, logs and retention of records for computers and telephone system. Maintains manuals on updates and informs various departments of changes as soon as notified.
16. Conducts group training or individual training on software for entire hospital staff.
17. Participates in hospital committee meetings as required.
18. Cooperates with other departments and staff to fulfill aim and purpose of organization and its goals.
19. Understands and acts in accordance with CGH's Compliance Policy/Code of Conduct. Reports to the Compliance Coordinator any conduct or activity, either observed or made aware of, at CGH that could be considered questionable, unethical or illegal.
20. Develops, implements, tests and reviews the organization's information security in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Informs appropriate users about security measures, explains potential threats, installs software, implements security measures and monitor networks.
21. Performs other related duties as assigned by Administration.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
2.Minimum Experience: Project management and five (5) years of IT management experience in a healthcare setting.
3.Minimum Field of Expertise: Extensive knowledge of computer hardware (Dell, HP, Cisco), computer systems, data communications and major software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, database, and graphics) HMS Clinical Systems, experience preferred. Two years working experience with Active Directory.
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
1.Ability to stand, walk, or view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
2.Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time.
3.Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking, or standing the remainder and during training programs.
PI5411693067b0-36310-34820222