Clinical Information Systems Director jobs in Akron, OH

IT & S Clinical Systems

Full-time, w/benefits

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
Manages product development activities of specific applications including process improvement, workflow analysis, system analysis, systems design, and programming in the design and development of new systems or revisions to existing systems. Collaborates with IT Leadership and business partners.

Oversees large-scale projects from conception to completion. Provides planning, consultation, and advisory services on systems development in collaboration with IT Leadership and business partners. Reviews completed work and work in progress for completeness, efficiency, accuracy and adherence to system standards. Participates in end-user monitoring and desired outcomes, and makes recommendations for new opportunities that meet business needs. Aligns with operational peers and is aware of business customers concerns, goals, and objectives.

Ability to identify and collaborate with customers to determine future needs and strategically plan deployments. Participates in contracting and budgetary processes. Oversees employee management activities including recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching, and evaluating department employees. Trains develops, counsels, disciplines, and if necessary, recommends dismissal. Recommends promotions and transfers.

1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s degree in clinical / business field (nursing, pharmacy, medical, etc) or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
b. Clinical / Business-related courses preferred

2. Experience and Training Required:
a. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in clinical/business system management and acute healthcare services which has included two (2) years in a leadership role.
b. Certifications in clinical informatics, project management, or usability studies preferred.
c. Will be required to certify in one or more (Epic) applications, and maintain certification.
d. EpicCare Inpatient or Ambulatory certification preferred.

3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
b. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management and staff using verbal and written communications
c. Ability to effectively interact with users on various software and non-technical problems
d. Ability to compose materials for end-users using written communication
e. Ability to understand the application functionality and how it relates to departments while making recommendations for integration into operational flow
f. Knowledge and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, e-mail, and scheduling applications
g. Ability to work well within team environment by: accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and collaborating with departmental team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods, and/or reduce costs
h. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and financial records

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a) Light: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously

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