Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.
To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org
Pay Range (depending on experience):
$58.99 - $91.35
Plans and oversees information technology and services for the District, including day-to-day operations as well as organizational initiatives and systems, including but not limited to the Electronic Health Record (EHR), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and time recording and payroll system. Accountable for upgrades and change management improvements. Direct oversight of technology and informatics teams. Coordinate support, manage relationships with and workflow related to third-party hosting, vendors and support teams. Performs a variety of functions and tasks to ensure 24/7 functionality, operational stability, continuity of technology systems, and cybersecurity, to include security of network, systems and equipment. Establishes policies and procedures to provide administrative direction and develops and maintains a positive work environment that promotes SPMC values. Leads or participates in AI implementation and governance, EHR governance and technology expansions; tracks new developments in cybersecurity, informatics and technology.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Continuously monitors and evaluates information technology needs across the District. Monitors condition, care and maintenance of computer and network equipment, and full oversight of the EHR, ERP and time recording systems. Performs tasks as needed to comprehensively maintain network, systems and equipment and promptly respond to and resolve user technology needs and issues. Develops and standardizes processes and procedures relating to information services, balancing business needs and costs.
* Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by assessing needs, identifying problems; evaluating trends; assessing outcomes; and anticipating requirements. Performs needs assessments, evaluation, selection, testing, implementation, installation, and on-going support activities.Provides expertise to the organization in crucial decisions regarding cybersecurity, network optimization, EHR, ERP and timekeeping systems, providing subject matter expertise and experience in decision making and impletion as needed.
* Protects PHI, valuable information and maintains the confidentiality and integrity of data through knowledge of security management, network security & protocols, data management and application of solutions. Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
* Completes and manages all technology projects by coordinating resources and timetables with departments, users, and staff on IT and informatics teams. Interacts with staff, physicians and vendors regarding complaints, problems, and user needs. Responds appropriately to concerns and ensures timely resolution.
* Negotiates contracts with and coordinates activities of hardware, software, telecommunications, support, and training vendors.
* Advises and consults with other hospital and clinic personnel. Serves as a liaison across disciplines. Participates as an active member of various committees; leads work groups, projects and committees as assigned.
* Executes management tasks in an accurate and timely manner. Manages department to meet service and performance expectations. Maintains appropriate staffing levels and competency of staff. Maintains equipment and physical space. Provides effective leadership and oversight of assigned staff; leads by example and provides support, guidance, coaching and performance management when needed. Monitors and manages staff satisfaction and engagement.
* Maintains professional skills and awareness of regulatory changes, compliance issues, innovations and developments, through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws. Stays abreast of trends and best practices. Maintains programs and records in good order, as required for efficient and effective operations.
* Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
This is a fully on-site position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at our facility. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Lifting < 10lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Lifting 10-35lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Lifting > 35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Carrying < 10lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Carrying 10-35lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Carrying > 35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Sitting: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Standing: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Walking: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Crouching: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
FTE:
1
Work Shift:
Exempt Staff
Working Location:
Elma, Washington
Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!
We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Benefits offered by SPMC:
Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.
This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with 24-hour emergency services and a ten-bed inpatient unit supported by hospitalists. Our Medical Center provides state-of-the-art technology in a healing, spa-like environment with an emphasis on quality, access and compassion. We pride ourselves on our low emergency department wait times and ability to give patients access to a doctor quickly.
• Level IV Critical Access Hospital
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care
At Summit Pacific, we have the ability to stabilize and provide advanced trauma life support to critically injured patients prior to transferring them to a higher-level trauma center by ambulance or helicopter. Stopping at Summit Pacific for stabilization has been instrumental in saving the lives of heart attack and stroke victims and those with traumatic injuries.
Along with our emergency services we offer seven-day-a-week urgent care, two primary care clinics, full service laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation program, physical, occupational and speech therapy, a medication assisted treatment clinic, infusion therapy and more.
We are supported by dynamic leadership, a solid electronic medical records system and a great staff. In addition to this energetic, collegial work environment, we enjoy the support of our community and a great quality of life – a mild maritime climate; an abundance of outdoor recreation, arts, and culture; and easy access to Olympia, Seattle, and Portland.
Mission
In partnership with our community, we passionately advance the health of all individuals with an emphasis on quality, access and compassion.
Vision
Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.
Core Values
• Passion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence
