Information Technology Manager
Oakland, CA - USA
Job Summary
The IT Manager plans develops implements and manages IT initiatives that support efficient operations regulatory compliance (including HIPAA) and high-quality patient care. The position supervises IT staff manages vendors and budgets and collaborates across departments to enhance technology utilization and service delivery.
IT Operations & Infrastructure Management
- Oversee the operation maintenance and security of all IT systems including:
- End-user devices (PCs laptops mobile devices peripherals)
- Servers storage systems and network infrastructure (LAN/WAN routers switches)
- Telecommunications systems (internet email phone voicemail)
- Ensure system uptime performance and scalability.
- Manage system installations upgrades configurations and patching.
- Maintain and test backup disaster recovery and redundancy systems.
Service Delivery & Helpdesk Oversight
- Direct IT helpdesk operations to ensure high-quality timely support for staff.
- Establish service standards metrics and reporting processes.
- Monitor and improve customer service performance consistent with AHS Service Excellence standards.
- Ensure prompt response and resolution to technical issues and service requests.
Cybersecurity Systems Security Compliance & Policy Management
- Develop implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations related to electronic data security and privacy.
- Manage user access controls data protection cyber- and system security.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of any required vulnerability audits penetration tests and forensic IT investigations; ensure outcomes of investigations improve overall IT cybersecurity across AHS.
Project & Vendor Management
- Lead IT projects including planning execution monitoring and reporting.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver technology solutions.
- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships for hardware software and services.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise IT staff and contractors including helpdesk and technical teams.
- Recruit hire train enact disciplinary actions and evaluate staff performance.
- Provide ongoing coaching professional development and performance management.
- Assign and prioritize work to ensure efficient and effective team operations.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality IT services aligned with AHS standards and compliance requirements
Budget & Administrative Management
- Develop and manage the IT department budget.
- Oversee procurement inventory and lifecycle management of IT assets.
- Track and report on departmental performance and project outcomes.
Training & Communication
- Develop and deliver training on IT systems applications and best practices.
- Create and maintain user documentation and policies.
- Communicate system updates outages and changes to staff in a timely manner.
- Creates and maintains weekly/monthly yearly reports on the work of the department through the Help Desk System.
Systems & Applications Oversight
- Oversee implementation and maintenance of enterprise of dental practice management
- Collaborate with IS Department to support medical clinic EHR systems.
- Collaborate with departments across the organization to ensure seamless system integration and workflow efficiency.
Leadership & Planning
- Support development and implementation of a comprehensive IT strategic plan aligned with AHS mission and organizational goals.
- Contribute to efforts to identify evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and care delivery.
- Support IT performance goals and regularly evaluate service effectiveness.
- Communicate IT priorities issues and innovations to leadership and staff.
- Represent AHS IT interests in external meetings partnerships and conferences.
- Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among clients and staff.
- Enforces clinic policies and procedures including maintenance of client confidentiality under HIPAA privacy rules to ensure that the principles of AHS are implemented.
- Plays an active role in planning organization-wide activities such as AHS general membership meetings fundraisers special clinic days and other events.
- Participates in general membership meetings fundraisers and other public events as required.
- Participates in outreach activities agency advocacy and serves on ad hoc committees as requested.
- Attends AHS staff retreats and Board of Directors meetings as required.
- Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.
- Network infrastructure and systems administration
- Deep knowledge of computer systems networking with an understanding of the Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies: SD-WAN/SASE OSI model preferability to manage Dell servers VMware hosts HP/Fortinet switches Cisco routers and Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) and Fortinet Firewalls.
- Telecommunications technologies: Knowledge of telephony technology including VoIP system call center applications and phone flow design and system programming.
- Microsoft Windows desktop and server environments
- Active Diectory Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise applications
- Barracuda security solutions Knowbe4 Sentinel One or other similar MDR solutions and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
- IT security practices backup and disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for hardware software and networking.
- Familiarity with EHR/practice management systems and healthcare IT workflows preferred
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 35 years of IT management and supervisory experience
- Health care background and knowledge of health care data privacy and security especially in nonprofit community health care organizations.
- Experience in providing strategic IT direction.
- Experience performing analysis and/or design for specialized and complex healthcare applications that include clinical financial and/or administrative functionality.
- Experience with healthcare systems billing and financial applications preferred
- Ability to work occasional evenings weekends or on-call as needed
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA A Network Security CISM ITIL PMP Microsoft Cisco AWS or equivalent) preferred
- Valid California Drivers License may be required
Benefits That Support You
Were committed to supporting our teams well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- 100% employer-paid medical dental & vision coverage
- Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage
Time Off
- 12 vacation days
- 12 sick days
- 12 paid holidays 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)
Financial & Retirement
- 403(b) with 3% employer contribution up to 2% match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance
Additional Support
- Commuter benefits
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Benefits That Support You We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health & Wellness 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage Time Off 12 vacation days 12 sick days 12 paid holiday ... View more