Health Information Technology Supervisor

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Quality Management, is seeking a Health Information Technology Supervisor to plan, direct, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the Statewide Quality Assurance Health Information Technology (HIT) program. The position also coordinates and monitors procurement, contractual, and fiscal activities related to the Bureau of Quality Management, including contracts and agreements for the bureau’s quality program, and ensures compliance with their terms and conditions. The supervisor monitors State and Federal rules, regulations, and directives related to quality of care, and recommends and coordinates updates to policy and procedure. The position works with the Division of Finance to develop budgets needed to accomplish bureau duties and assigned tasks, and serves as a full-line supervisor. The agency seeks a motivated, professional team member who can work in a technology-based environment and demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills. The position is based at 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of two to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel may be required, including overnight stays as appropriate, and the employee must be able to use and maintain state-issued equipment such as a laptop. A background check and self-disclosure of criminal history are required.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to utilize and maintain state-issued equipment such as a laptop.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience with public and business administration principles and practices.
At least three years of experience with staff utilization and employee motivation, labor and employment development, and agency policies and procedures.
At least three years of experience developing and managing a supportive agency program.
At least three years of professional experience reviewing contracts and procurement for a public or private organization.
At least three years of experience working with an operational system such as the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) database, including performing data queries.
At least three years of experience with research methods related to health information data collection, storage, retrieval, interface, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage the Statewide Quality Assurance Health Information Technology program.
Coordinate and monitor bureau contracts and other agreements related to the bureau’s quality program, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Monitor State and Federal rules, regulations, and directives related to quality of care, and recommend and coordinate updates to policy and procedure.
Cooperate with the Division of Finance in developing budgets necessary to accomplish bureau duties and assigned tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas