Organization:SHSO-Administrative PayrollPosition Overview:The purpose of the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) is to maximize the health of patients we serve at Sutter Health by aligning with and supporting foundations, hospitals, medical groups, and other clinical entities through the adoption, use, and optimization of digital technologies.Key collaborators and partnerships include but are not limited to: Chief Digital Officer, Chief Physician Executive, Chief Health Information Officer, and Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, are some of the key operational areas that this position will need to partner with for success.The CMIO will support enterprise strategic objectives, including quality, safety, growth, data and analytics, and innovation, through the use of digital technologies. Specifically, this role will partner with the Chief Information Officer and senior Digital Leadership team to oversee EHR governance, prioritization, usability, and the clinical component of implementation, adoption, and optimization of informatics systems, including the EHR. The CMIO is responsible for transparency and end user satisfaction with Sutter EHR and related technologies, fostering a collaborative environment, empowering and encouraging digital interactions between physicians, patients, and families while delivering intuitive and seamless access to quality healthcare.The CMIO will partner across Sutter Health to create strategic medical informatics processes and priorities and build and deliver effective solutions that enhance patient care through the innovative use of technology, to drive the expansion and evolution of Sutter Health’s digital footprint to achieve a digital competitive advantage.Internal Sutter Health Posting; Physicians must be employed by or currently practicing within the Sutter Health Network.Job Description :Education/Licensure/OtherRequired:
Doctorate Degree: M.D. or D.O.
Board certification in a medical specialty
Desired:
Business Administration (MBA), Information Science (MIS), Health Information (MSHI) or Health Administration (MHA) plus healthcare IT (HIT) experience
Formal training in informatics
AMIA 10 by 10
Professional in Healthcare Information Management Systems (CPHIMS)
Medical Specialty Board Certification, Medical Informatics
OR Equivalent Ed/Exp
5-10 years executive leadership experience including team oversight, budget management, etc.
Epic EHR modules Implementation and optimization
Experienc e
Leadership and management experience within a complex multi-site matrix managedhealthcare environment.
Requires clinical practice experience and a strong background in health information technology
Solid expertisein selection, development and implementation of a broad range of clinical information as well as process redesign and significant quality improvements
Proven ability to successfully lead organizational health informational technology for economic and clinical health (HITECH) Meaningful Use efforts
Significant experience with assessing and implementing Health Information Exchange (HIE)/interoperability solutions
Demonstrated experience leveraging/integrating technology advances with Epic clinical systems to improve services and daily operations; while keeping patient, hospital and practitioner data secure and accurate.
Proven experience in strategic planning, informatics, data analytics/mining, privacy, security, and quality reporting to optimize the appropriate useand safeguarding of information in healthcare and biomedicine
Knowledge
Excellent understanding of and proven experience in utilizing EHR technology to positively transform ambulatory and hospital clinical practice by improving the quality of patient care, reducing costs and driving user satisfaction across the care continuum
Working knowledge of the clinical information systems implementation process, use and support methodologies, regulatory requirements, strategic and tactical planning, project leadership/management and group dynamics
Solid expertise in organizational change management concepts and strategies, including proactively using that body of knowledge to constructively transform the clinician and patient experience across the continuum of care
Excellent understanding of evolving HIE/interoperability methods as well as related federal and state privacy and security regulations
Demonstrated knowledge regarding potential impact of Stark, privacy and security laws and regulations on implementation and ongoing use of health IT systems
Comprehensive knowledge of medical staff organization and department structures, physician/medicalgroup practices, and clinical quality management practices
Familiarity with the governance and economics of local Independent Physician Associations (IPAs) and medical foundations as well as a strong understanding of (legal) network clinical integration required
Knowledgeable of healthcare trends (including healthcare reform), competitive intelligence, data analytics, big data and emerging technologies with the ability to integrate the information into actionable strategic and long-range informatics plans
Strong working knowledge of the Epic healthcare software
Understanding of and experience with Lean or other process improvement philosophies and methodologies desired
Skills
Proven ability to evaluate an organization’s IT systems; to design and implement electronic medical record (EMR)/EHR software and applications; to convert and analyze medical and health data; to ensure quality of care across multiple information systems; and to leverage medical and health data to improve services and daily operations
Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between patients, healthcare practitioners, enterprise leadership, and computer/data processing specialists, whilemaintaining and securing all patient records
Proven ability to energize, mobilize, influence, and build accountability with a broad range of stakeholders through effective communication of vision, and the fostering of productive and supportive working relationships with internal and external constituencies
Superior negotiating and problem solving skills with the proven ability to identify, research and analyze issues to offer effective solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technology and business concepts into lay terms and to articulately paint a vision of the desired end state
Advanced level of computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including EMR/EHR/computerized physician order entry (CPOE) applications, health information exchanges (HIEs), as well as other relevant software for research and analysis
Additional
The primary office location of this position will be in the Sutter Health California footprint
Base salary will be calculated based on the 0.80 FTE allotted for this position
Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:As NeededBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:ExemptWeekly Hours:32Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $204.33 to $276.44 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.