"POSITION TITLE: Chief Information Officer (CIO)" "REPORTS TO: President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)" POSITION STATUS:EXEMPT "DEPARTMENT: IT" POSITION DESCRIPTION The CIO provides technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of company's information technology (IT) program. The CIO leads efforts for planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both distributed and centralized operations and achieve more effective and cost beneficial enterprise- wide IT operations. Additionally, the CIO: Provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems. Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors and other technology resources within the organization. Manages multiple information and communications systems and projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in strategic and operational governance processes of the business organization as a member of the senior management team. Approves, coordinates and controls all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems for company. Provides advice on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems, while ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems and evaluating those systems to measure their success. Develops and monitors the approved annual operating and capital budgets for information and technology systems to contribute to a cost effective operation. Plans and controls staffing and development, organization, hardware acquisitions and facilities for the information systems department to assure that they are consistent with and supportive of the business plans of company. Ensures that computer capabilities are responsive to the needs of corporate growth and changing corporate objectives. A continuing liaison must also be maintained with management of functional departments on data processing matters in order to answer all questions, evaluate needs, monitor service, advise on problems, encourage data processing education and understanding, and ensure smooth conversion from manual to computerized systems, or from existing computer systems to new improved ones. Maintains relationships with representatives of firms providing data processing hardware, software, and support services. Facilitates development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Keeps current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices and then advises, counsels, and educates executives and management on their competitive or financial impact. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE University degree in the field of computer science or business administration (Master's degree in one these fields preferred). The knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired in 10 to 15 years of experience in IT management function, must be currently in a CIO role. Significant experience in a health care setting is preferred, specifically in technology and information systems planning to support business goals. Specific experience with payer based eligibility, claims, contracting and billing, practice management, financial management and clinical management information systems is a plus. Experience should include exposure to both shared and outsourced solutions, as well as support of in-house information and communication systems in a multi-site client-server environment. LANGUAGE SKILLS Bilingual in English/Spanish would be a plus. Must also have the ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals, write reports, and correspondence. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Work effectively with senior-level information technology executives, physicians, trustees, executives and leaders and staff of affiliated institutions and enterprises. Possess strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a wide range of individuals and be able to translate technical language to lay audiences. Must display comfort and effectiveness in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. Maintain broad functional experience in areas of strategic planning and marketing, business and market development, market research and planning and promotions/advertis ing. Maintain a demonstrated level of professionalism. Possess a positive attitude and ability to motivate others. Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Possess comprehensive knowledge of business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management to include an in-depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in the health care industry. These include, but are not limited to, knowledge of strategic and operational planning, health care economics, personnel administration, federal, state and local laws, marketing, financial and cost analysis, as well as trends in the health care industry. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The position requires sitting, standing and walking associated with a normal office environment, talking and hearing. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment is needed. This position may require weight to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 10 pounds. Requires travel as needed ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS While working the employee is exposed to a general normal office environment. Employee may work occasional evening or weekend work. The noise in the work environment is moderate. Resumes to edmundo_Ilopis@ MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates: Jan 26th - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 Feb 9th Combined Dinner Mtg AWC - Rod Colon - Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Network |
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