Associate Chief Information Officer

Under direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) will provide the technological, informational vision and leadership for the organization. The ACIO will lead planning and implementation of enterprise information systems and programs that support both distributed and centralized clinical and business operations. The ACIO will develop these systems while ensuring compliance of patient health information for both State and Federal reporting requirements and overseeing Quality Assessment and Process Improvement efforts throughout the organization. The ACIO will lead an efficient, cost beneficial, quality focused enterprise-wide program as it relates to information technology. The ACIO will be responsible for executing the strategic vision for information and technology and ensuring that it effectively aligns with organizational vision and goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• IT Strategy Development : Develop and implement an IT strategy that aligns with the NEMS overall goals and objectives, ensuring it supports clinical, administrative, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with CIO and others to provide and execute strategic and tactical planning, development, and evaluation of the IT structure to provide excellent patient care.
• Leadership and Management : Provide leadership to the IT department, including mentoring and managing IT staff. Ensure the team is well-trained and capable of supporting the organization’s technology needs.
• Support Interview and hire of employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Policy Development : Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures that comply with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

Technology Implementation and Management

Compliance and Security

Operational Efficiency and Support

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Collaboration and Communication

Financial Management – Budget and Cost Management

Performs other job duties as required by manager / supervisor.

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This is an FLSA Exempt position.

This is not an OSHA high-risk position.

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and accept this job description and am able to perform these essential job functions without restrictions. I also understand that it may be modified from time to time.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS : Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and / or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

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