Director of Information Systems

Director of Information Systems Los Angeles CA

As a strategic planning partner the Director of IT will provide ongoing analysis and planning of information technology services initiatives and implementation of change management relative to information systems organization-wide.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommends and plans information technology to support and meet company objectives based on research and evaluation.
• Directs implementation and execution of new/upgraded information systems via well-defined plans including procedures deadlines and accountability.
• Evaluates and implements IT procedures and equipment for maximum efficiency and cost containment.
• Ensure users/customers are provided professional courteous and timely support and service.
• Structures leads trains and develops IT staff for maximum effectiveness.
• Stays abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develops and maintains the companys Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Develops/selects and conducts user training on an as-needed basis.
• Ensures the safety and security of the hospital and clinic systems data.
• Uses metrics to demonstrate the value and quality of information systems and projects
• Defines appropriate service levels and regularly reports on system availability and performance.
• Ensures on-time and on-budget performance of information systems operations and projects and compliance with regulations and hospital and corporate policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

HIPAA Security Officer Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities for integrating IT security and HIPAA compliance with the organizations business strategies and requirements.
• Responsibilities for addressing issues related to access controls business continuity disaster recovery and incident response.
• Responsibilities for organizational security awareness including staff training in collaboration with the HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Responsibilities for conducting risk assessments and audits especially concerning Business Associates and other third parties.
• Responsibilities for investigating data breaches and implementing measures for their future prevention and/or containment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree in business administration Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or Hospital Management or related field.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in facility operations management
• Minimum two years of experience in healthcare administration/ management
• Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Strategy and planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-60 month time span.
• Management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Information systems development and implementation.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at the functional level.
• Employee training and development.
• User training.
• Technical skills and experience in Local and Wide Area Networks.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Develops a high-performance team and is a strong team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Job requirements

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience within a hospital setting.
• Technical software skills and experience that meet the needs of HPMC.
• System conversion experience.

Required Licensure Certification Registration or Designation

• Los Angeles County Fire Card (or must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)

Salary Range

$120000 to $170000