MANAGER IST - Clinical Systems - (Clin Doc/CPOM)

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

22d•$117,204 - $175,803

About The Position

The Manager of IST serves as a key administrative partner to the department and is responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that support the optimum performance of people and other resources within a business unit. At University Hospital, this role oversees clinical information technology systems and works with senior leadership to ensure technology policies and guidelines remain current. The Manager also leads employees toward productivity, quality, and organizational goals, maintains transparent communication, and adheres to the hospital’s compliance standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing as an alternative stated in the experience qualification.
Five years of progressive experience with clinical information applications in healthcare, or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
At least three years of demonstrated IM/IT experience.
Three years of supervisory or managerial experience, including maintaining policies and database analysis.
Two years of project team leadership, with emphasis on task management, user relations, and written and oral communications.
Strong understanding of HIPAA concepts and requirements as they relate to medical systems.
Experience in team leadership and direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of hospital and health systems operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the evaluation, implementation, analysis, and coordination of IT systems employed by University Hospital.
Identify opportunities for operating efficiency, cost containment and reduction, improved outcomes, communications, patient care, patient safety, and fiscal management supported by automated systems.
Partner with senior leadership to ensure technology-related policies and guidelines are current.
Lead employees to meet organizational expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
Maintain transparent communication and appropriately communicate organizational information through the department.
Understand and adhere to University Hospital’s compliance standards, including its Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.