Assistant VP of Information Technology in Conway, South Carolina at Conway Medical Center

Position Title: Assistant VP of Information Technology

Position Summary: The Assistant VP of Information Technology (AVP/IT) is the top Information Technology leader within Conway Medical Center (CMC) and provides administrative and strategic leadership for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating safe, high-quality, cost-effective Information Technology solutions. Provides leadership and vision for the strategic development, successful implementation and management of information resources and technology in alignment with the mission, values, goals and business objectives of the organization. Responsibilities include planning, development, implementation, maintenance and continuing enhancement of all applications, cyber security, infrastructure, communication technology and end-user hardware. The AVP/IT formulates plans for maximizing the use of information technology in support of business objectives. Serves as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and executive team as it relates to information and communication strategies and plans. Participates in IT governance, regulatory compliance, and regulatory oversight. Qualifications: Education:

• Batchelor’s degree in computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field required. Master’s degree in same preferred.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with Oracle Health’s Cerner Millennium required.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in information systems, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing complex information technology and systems environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• CHIME Certified Health Care CIO preferred

*Assessment of overall credit worthiness by review of a consumer credit report is required.* Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains a high-performance team that has the right skills to support the organization.
• Manages the planning and implementation of enterprise-wide systems in coordination with needs and objectives of the various divisions and departments within the organization.
• Develops and maintains an Information Technology Strategic Plan which is in keeping with the organization’s goals and objectives and allows the organization to take advantage of current technology within established budgets.
• Manages IT financial resources responsibly, ensuring cost efficiency without exposing the organization to unnecessary risk.
• Prepares a reasonable budget for review by the Chief Financial Officer to include the priorities identified by the Leadership and/or IT/Project Steering Committee. Provide a case for approval to include risk impact to the organization if not approved.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a high availability data center and communications network in order to provide uninterrupted services to the users and to meet established service level agreements.
• Develop and deploy staffing and initiatives to maintain established and targeted service levels.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with all levels of the organization to promote an open line of communication for problem resolution and information systems project implementation success.
• Anticipates, proposes and implements opportunities to use new technology to improve patient outcomes and the financial position of the organization.
• Focus on customer service and continuous improvement of services delivered to the organization.
• Lead and manage the development of structures and processes to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor proposed Information Systems projects and enhancements over a multi-year time horizon.
• Engage clinicians (super users) to assist in the adoption and effective use of clinical information technology and analytical solutions.
• Engage administrative staff (super users) to assist in the adoption and effective use of administrative information technology.
• Completes other duties as assigned by department leadership.