Director Information Technology PHMG

Company: Palomar Health
Location: Escondido
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Directs and coordinates the design, implementation, and management of Nextgen Electronic Medical Records System, building upon established protocols and Best Practices. This includes coordinating all tasks, including workflow analysis, installation, training, and maintenance of EMR into all new clinical acquisitions, and enforcing project management, budget and change control. Collaborative, effective interaction with Physicians, Department Directors, vendors, and Executives is essential. * Project Leader between physicians, patient support departments, ancillary departments and technical staff in the implementation of Nextgen Electronic Medical Records (EMR) into newly acquired ambulatory clinics. * Leads workflow analysis, hardware analysis, template/document design, problem resolution, and end user training * Oversees hardware installation based upon clinical and system needs. * Oversees patient data abstraction and establishes standardized protocol. * Oversees chart scanning and establishes standardized protocol. * Prioritizes workflow of individual projects to meet implementation dates. * Determines and monitors quality measures for projects based upon clinical needs. * All projects have a completed accurate project plan from inception to Post-Go-Live. * When necessary, coordinates the conversion from an existing EMR to Nextgen. * Identifies and resolves potential interface or system interoperability issues * Provide clinical, technical, and analytical guidance to the project team. Will work with management to ensure resources are assigned to meet human and physical demands of project. * Will work with managers to identify any equipment or interface needs for a project. * Will coordinate and ensure end user training is complete and up to date. * Establish and maintain an issue tracking system to provide technical support to users. * Establish and maintain standardized training protocols. * Will present ongoing evaluation of technology solutions to the Executive Committee. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.Job RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or a health-related field or ManagementPreferred Education: Masters DegreeMinimum Experience: 7-10 years' experience developing, implementing, or supporting business critical solutions. 3+ years in management/leadership roles required.Preferred Experience: 7+ Years management experience in health care environmentRequired Certification: Not ApplicablePreferred Certification: Not ApplicableRequired License: Valid Driver's LicensePreferred License: Not Applicable

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