Director - IT Applications

Overview

The Director of IT Applications is responsible for oversight and management of all Presbyterian Healthcare Services software systems including but not limited to Enterprise , Financial , Clinical, Ambulatory , Administrative and Revenue Cycle Systems. This leader provides strategic direction, budget management, development, implementation and maintenance of these systems through Life Cycle Management methodology in a service-oriented manner.

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience in information technology.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• This job is intended to be conducted in the state of New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Staff Engagement Manage staff in an effective manner (hiring, motivation, retention, performance/rewards assessments, development/corrective actions etc.) Assess staffing and skills requirements; establish professional development & training plans; set goals and expectations with team members; provide continuing feedback on performance; perform annual HPP reviews & 360 feedback, as appropriate; hire new technical leadership as needed; participate in the hiring of new employees. Establish metrics for staff engagement.
• Customer/Stakeholder Engagement - Interacts with hospital management and clinical professionals on clinical information needs and projects, working in partnership with the IT Business Partners. Responsible for developing and presenting all software related information to hospital executives. Influences up, down and across the organization. Accountable for communications (within IS, external to IS, external to PHS, etc.)
• Performance Excellence - Establish departmental metrics/goals and objectives; report department accomplishments and plans on a regular basis. Develop the department operating and capital budgets; perform monthly budget variance analysis; initiate appropriate corrective action when needed to control costs.
• Compliance Excellence - Ensure compliance with all regulatory and security requirements associated with system implementation and ongoing support.
• Operational Excellence - Direct, organize & control the planning, deployment and maintenance of the Presbyterian Healthcare Services enterprise-wide software systems. Support and comply with IT systems management processes and metrics (i.e. problem management, change management, configuration management, escalation management, release management, etc.).

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $88.60/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.