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Covenant Health

VP CLINICAL INFORMATICS

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Overview Vice President, Clinical Informatics, Ambulatory and Diagnostic Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shifts Covenant Health Overview: Covenant Health is the region's top ...

Covenant Health

CLIN INFORMATICS EDU SR

Knoxville, TN · On-site

The Clinical Informatics Educator provides service and support across the health system directed by matrix leadership of the IT Clinical Applications Manager, Director of Clinical Education, and the ...

Covenant Health

CLIN INFORMATICS EDU SR

Knoxville, TN · On-site

The Clinical Informatics Educator provides service and support across the health system directed by matrix leadership of the IT Clinical Applications Manager, Director of Clinical Education, and the ...

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What does a director of informatics do?

A Director of Informatics is responsible for overseeing the management and strategic use of data and information systems within an organization, often in healthcare, research, or technology sectors. They lead teams that design, implement, and maintain data infrastructure, ensuring that information is accurate, secure, and accessible for decision-making. Their role frequently involves collaborating with IT professionals, data scientists, and executive leadership to align technology solutions with business goals. Additionally, they may help set policies for data governance and compliance with relevant regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of informatics, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Informatics often encounters challenges such as integrating disparate data systems, ensuring data security and compliance, and aligning technology solutions with organizational goals. Overcoming these requires strong collaboration with IT, clinical, and administrative teams, as well as staying updated on regulatory requirements. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential to drive change management, encourage user adoption, and manage cross-functional projects successfully.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of informatics, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Informatics, you need expertise in health informatics, data analysis, and strategic leadership, typically supported by an advanced degree in informatics, healthcare, or IT. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, data management tools, and relevant certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) is often required. Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills help in leading teams and collaborating across departments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and the effective alignment of technology with organizational goals.
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VP CLINICAL INFORMATICS

Covenant Health

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Overview
Vice President, Clinical Informatics, Ambulatory and Diagnostic Services
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shifts
Covenant Health Overview:
Covenant Health is the region's top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area's fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area's largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes "Best Employer" seven times.
Position Summary:
The Vice President (VP) Informatics for Ambulatory and Diagnostic Services will report to the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Medical Informatics Officer. The VP Informatics will provide clinical informatics leadership for the health system across all venues of care. Partners with Executives (CMIO, CSO, CMO, EVP) to develop the health system's information system strategies to ensure the organization's goals and Pledge of Excellence are integrated in everything we do. The VP Informatics acts as a change agent for the Health System leaders and clinicians to promote adoption of new processes, technologies, achievement and containment of expected benefits, and is comfortable in moving the organization out of its comfort zone to achieve excellence. Recommends and implements strategies as approved by the Clinical Leadership and ELT teams. This VP Informatics will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following areas: Laboratory, Radiology/Cardiology, Pharmacy, Ambulatory, Oncology, and Homecare.
Responsibilities
  • Supports the standardization, quality, and optimization of clinical informatics solutions.
  • Provides oversight responsibility for informatics standardization teams.
  • Develops data governance strategies for the health system working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Serves as executive project leader for implementation of information systems and acquisitions.
  • Develops annual operating budget for areas of responsibility.
  • Develops long term capital budgets for projects that span across multiple accounting periods, and reviews capital appropriation requests and evaluates opportunities to fit those into the Informatics roadmap.
  • Provides program management oversight for multiple corporate level projects with high impact to the organization.
  • Responsible for the human resource activities for Clinical Informatics staff, including, managing job descriptions, growth plans, hiring, evaluating, and counseling.
  • Assesses the short, immediate, and long-term organization-wide application needs and creates a strategic roadmap for the delivery of solutions.
  • Provides leadership and guidance to all IT staff in order to support the planning, implementation, and operational needs of the organization.
  • Establishes the deliverables and projected milestones for solution delivery in partnership with the organization's business leaders and Senior Executives to ensure that projects are delivered in scope, on schedule, and within budget while ensuring a high-level of quality and minimal risk.
  • Actively participates in user groups and national meetings to build knowledge of successful clinical informatics practices.
  • Ensures business associates and trading partners, in conjunction with the Corporate Integrity/Compliance Office, maintain appropriate agreements between the Health System's vendors and business associates.
  • Ensures security standards for users, data, and infrastructure are maintained within the electronic health record including HIPAA requirements.
  • Works closely with senior financial management to assure appropriate project cost allocations as it relates to informatics.
  • Reviews and verifies all required contract terms for clinical informatics solutions comply with the privacy and security, service levels, annual increases, termination terms, and integration guidelines set forth by Covenant Health.
  • Demonstrates skills in strategic and critical thinking, negotiation, and relationship building.
  • Responsible for the oversight of performance, optimization, and support for clinical informatics solutions to ensure sustainment of our EHR investment.
  • Aligns technology and EHR initiatives with patient consumerism strategies to achieve excellent patient experiences.
  • Develops innovation strategies to promote patient-centric care within the EHR for area of responsibility.
  • Oversees informatics education department to ensure adoption and sustainment for areas of responsibility. This oversight also includes the development of metrics for success across these areas.
  • Develops organizational change management strategies for the health system, in conjunction with C-suite leaders, in an effort to build confidence and commitment to support the change.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum Experience:
Seven (7) years of previous multi-facility healthcare/hospital clinical information systems management experience required.
Licensure Requirement:
Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver's license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

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