Job Posting
Information Systems Director - Information Systems
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the planning, organizing and directing functions of the Communication and Information Management Services Department of the facility.
- Resolves complex organizational and technological problems.
- Oversees the department and the annual budget.
- Follows the facility’s policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations.
- Directs the functions of the Information Management Services Department including information technology.
- Develops, implements, evaluates IT programs based on systems analysis.
- Establishes policies and procedures for the procurement, installation and support of computers, application systems and communications.
- Develops strategies for the Internet.
- Confers with Administration and department managers to determine information technology and communication needs.
- Aligns information technology with the business needs of the facility.
- Keeps current with principles and practices, technology, regulations and standards that apply to healthcare information technology and communications.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and security of the entire technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, software, wireless technologies, and hardware.
- Manages the life cycle of Clinical and Non-Clinical Applications in the facility. This includes planning, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of proposed systems.
- Must have Knowledge of computer center operations and procedures and systems analysis.
- Oversees all information technology projects, design, plan, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of HIPAA regulations and other state and federal privacy and confidentiality of information requirements.
- Consistently demonstrates the ability to establish appropriate department priorities.
- Prepares, implements and monitors the department’s staff.
- Retains competent staff through interviewing, hiring and training.
- Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments in the facility.
- Handles troubleshooting and Maintenance of all Meditech Modules.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Promoting Interoperability measure.
- Ensures network security and data protection. Demonstrates knowledge of Firewalls and Antimalware software.
Skill/Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in data processing, systems analysis, computer operations and programming, project management and supervision.
- Relevant IT Certification preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
- Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of computer systems, operations, programming languages, system analysis, design and equipment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $35.30 - $52.95 per/hour
Ref Code: 8231.010001.001
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
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