Information Technology Director establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies and goals for the information technology department. Analyzes the needs of different departments and determines ways to meet business objectives by modifying existing or developing new information processing systems. Being an Information Technology Director manages the research and selection of IT equipment, applications, and supplies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Information Technology Director typically reports to a CIO. The Information Technology Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Technology Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Title:Director, Information Technology- Ambulatory Applications
Department:Information Technology
Location:Farmington
FTE%:1
Shift1st
Search #:2023-363
Closing Date:
Recruiter:Rucker, Pamela S.
At UConn Health, this class is accountable for managing the operations and staff of Epic Integrated EMR Ambulatory/Mobility Applications in the Information Technology Applications unit that provide system specifications, implementation, development, modifications, testing, training, workflow documentation, upgrades, maintenance and support services of new and existing applications, modules, operating systems and software.
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SUPERVISION RECIEVED:
Reports to the AVP of Information Technology Applications.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Directs staff assigned to the area.
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COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
Generous vacation and sick-time plans
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
State of the art facility and campus environments
Progressive leadership and educational development programs available
Schedule: 40 hrs per wk, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Manages the staff and operations of the unit; sets staff performance standards and conducts performance evaluations; trains, coaches and mentors staff; enforces policies and procedures
Oversees the management, development, implementation, and ongoing system operations; manages system maintenance, including software upgrades, database maintenance, end user support, trouble shooting and problem solving issues, and auditing systems; provides data conversion, extraction, and reporting assistance
Develops and manages operating and project budgets
Primary contact for vendor relationships, management, and contracts
Partners with operational leadership in strategic direction and oversight of design development, operation and support of Epic, mobility, and third party solutions to meet operational needs
Assists in the creation, development, and delivery of strategic programs, projects, work plans, services, policies and procedures
Establishes development guidelines and standards, applies methodology, and manages and audits project deliverables to ensure solution quality, timeliness and ease of maintenance
Coordinates functions responsible for system implementations, upgrades/updates, and ongoing support; directs staff to build and maintain enterprise system solutions that meet business customer delivery and service levels
Works with customers and IT leadership in determining work priorities; aligns cross function area solution delivery impacts and support resources; collaborates with IT Security unit for application patches and updates
Allocates resources in partnership with IT Project Managers, IT and Operational Leaders
Develops, facilitates, and maintains strong relationships with physician and ancillary advisory committees, and senior steering committee management; influences change to improve organizational effectiveness, systems, quality, and/or services
Ensures adherence to privacy, security, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards
Establishes guidelines for documentation of business processes
Develops presentations, presenting options and gaining consensus/agreement as needed; builds working relationships with internal departments to facilitate productive exchanges of information for improvements to systems
Generates and monitors weekly project and monthly unit status reports to ensure unit adherence to department and institutional policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
Performs other related duties as required.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply system and business management principles and techniques
Considerable technical knowledge of EMRs (Epic) third party integrations/interfaces, Mobility applications/tools and Microsoft applications
Considerable knowledge and skills in managing complex multiple projects involving interdependent technical application environments, multi-disciplinary teams and system integrations
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, and internal policies and procedures
Knowledge of vendor and contract management
Knowledge of developing and managing operating and project budgets
Considerable interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups, both management and staff, and to build effective relationships
Strong leadership and supervisory skills; ability to mentor, coach, and build teams
Excellent critical thinking, issue resolution, and problem solving skills and abilities
Considerable oral and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Ability to identify and integrate emerging technology trends into IT strategic plans; ability to effectively influence decision making related to IT support needs and plans
Ability to create, manage and maintain strategic project implementation plans across all project life cycle components.
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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Ten (10) years of professional experience in managing ambulatory applications development, implementation, and maintenance including clinical systems project management in a healthcare environment. Â
Special Experience
Three (3) years of the general experience must have been in a supervisory or management capacity preferably managing bargaining unit staff.
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Preferred Experience
Epic application implementation and/or support experience within the past year
Certifications in a specialty area such as Ambulatory, MyChart, Healthy Planet etc
Demonstrated ability to manage system build to operational specifications, organizational policy and maintain project deadlines
Demonstrated experience leading teams of 10 or greater
 Substitutions Allowed:
Bachelorâs degree in a closely related field (i.e. Management Information Systems, Healthcare Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Health Informatics, or Health Sciences) may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.
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Masterâs degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the general experience.
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Salary: To Be Determined
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
All Workforce Members are required to have or obtain a COVID 19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment to work in a UConn Health facility, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. All new Workforce Members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccine status prior to the start of their employment. All records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be maintained by Employee Health Services. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at https://health.uconn.edu/covid-provider/mandatory-vaccination/Â
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