Director of Clinical Informatics

Community Hospital Corporation (CHC), is seeking a Director of Clinical Informatics that will also serve as our Associate Compliance Officer, to work under the direction of the Sr Vice President of Information Technology and be responsible for planning, managing and implementing CHC s Corporate Clinical Informatics program, leveraging expertise in clinical care of patients, facility operations, and clinical informatics to drive corporate standards of practice across electronic medical records systems.

CHC is a DFW Top 100 Employer and Top 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker s Hospital Review. This position is an exciting on-site role at our beautiful corporate office located in Plano between Legacy West and the Grandscape. At CHC we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including paid fitness facility membership, tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture.

The Director serves as a role model for bridging the functions of clinical care and information technology within all aspects of organization. The Director will work closely with hospital leadership, clinical staff, and technology teams to enhance the use of electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technology solutions to improve patient care and outcomes.

As Associate Privacy Officer, the Director is accountable for assisting the Privacy Officer with the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and programs which improve the protection of physical and digital assets, PHI/ePHI, PII, and reduce overall organizational security risk. They will also support the Privacy Officer in any related investigation, documentation and remediation activities.

Major Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic plan for clinical informatics and privacy to improve patient care, reduce costs, and enhance workflow efficiency for our hospitals while keeping patient data protected.

Work collaboratively with clinical staff, hospital leadership, and technology teams to oversee local informatics programs to optimize the use of EHR and other digital health technology solutions.

Assess clinical workflow processes and recommend changes to improve patient outcomes, provider satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Provide training and education on EHR and other digital health technology solutions to clinical staff and hospital leadership.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, privacy standards, and clinical informatics best practices.

Participate in the selection and implementation of new healthcare technology solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Analyze clinical data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.

Collaborate with other departments, including finance and quality, to identify opportunities for cost savings and quality improvement.

Assists Privacy Officer with investigations and documentation

Educates corporate and facility leaders on the importance of privacy and impacts on organizational risk

Oversees facility privacy program compliance

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and analytical skills

The ability to interface effectively with facility staff and CHC departments

Ability to utilize Google Apps, MS Office and analytical tools

Broad exposure to a variety of clinical departments and patient care systems

Strong problem and issue resolution experience

Good organizational skills, be able to prioritize multiple activities and objectives in a rapidly changing environment, and deliver quality service

Ability to work independently

Ability to communicate and relate well with others

Communicates openly, respectfully, and in a timely way

Shares information appropriately

Keeps others well informed

Encourages others to share contrary views

Responds in a timely manner to messages/requests

Expresses self well in writing

Ability to clearly communicate technical terms and applications to non-technical personnel.

Ability to listen to the wants and needs of the users and others who work with the network

Possess a strong customer and service to others orientation

Requires independent analysis, communication and problem solving

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Informatics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Current and Active RN License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Clinical Informatics, preferably in a rural or community hospital setting.
• Knowledge of EHR systems including Medhost, Wellsky, Medetech, Cerner, and Epic, as well as other digital healthcare technology solutions.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and best practices related to clinical informatics.
• Experience in privacy program management preferred.
• Ability to travel 70% - 80% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or Certification in Informatics, or equivalent field
• Minimum 3 years front-line clinical experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical informatics function
• Minimum 1 year privacy program oversight and management

A comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources and other benefits

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and company policy, CHC and its affiliate companies require all employees to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. As a result, these conditions must be met by the first date of employment.

CHC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.