Health Information Technology Supervisor

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

1d • $102,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Quality Management is hiring a Health Information Technology Supervisor to plan, direct, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the Statewide Quality Assurance Health Information Technology program. The position also coordinates and monitors procurement, contractual, and fiscal activities related to the Bureau of Quality Management.

The ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork, the ability to work in a technology-based environment, and strong critical-thinking skills. The position is based at 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, and has an anticipated hybrid schedule of two to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.
• Complete a background check and disclose criminal history.
• Ability to travel to perform duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
• Ability to utilize and maintain state-issued equipment such as a laptop.

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 policy and procedure updates.
• Cooperate with the Division of Finance to develop budgets needed to accomplish bureau duties and assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required that are within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

• Monday–Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules available in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually
• 3 paid personal days annually
• 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager