Job Description
Job Description
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 company's 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 organization´s 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
- Bachelor's 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
$120,000 to $170,000