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Information Technology
Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, the IT Project Manager will support a variety of ambulatory and acute projects involving Epic and other systems within affiliated ambulatory clinics, community physician practices and the Medical Center. The position will manage the selection and deployment of departmental and ancillary information systems. The IT Project Manager will provide valuable feedback and guidance to support strategic decision-making related to IT & Informatics projects. Additionally, the IT Project Manager will serve as a resource for Salinas Valley Health and community physician practices on EHR-related topics, including emerging regulatory changes and the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance system effectiveness. The IT Project Manager must have flexibility with regards to shifting priorities, project scopes, timelines, work hours, etc. Also, needs to be able to communicate at varying degrees of technical expertise and able to bridge communication gaps between the technical group, stake holders and end users.
Assembles and directs project teams, assigns tasks based on members' skills and experience, and promotes collaboration.
Serves as the lead for IT project management tasks dealing with Epic and other system implementations, optimizations, upgrades, and 3rd party integration projects.
Works with Epic Project Managers to create and organize project plan based upon strategic direction setting from department and executive leadership.
Routinely follows up with leadership on status of assigned projects, notifying leadership if timelines have any critical risks, statuses of deadlines and feedback on project improvements.
Works with other Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Analysts, and IT leadership to achieve successful implementation by creating clear project management documentation, direction setting and deadlines.
Leads Go-Live Readiness Assessments with Epic and other systems.
Assists with standardizing and organizing multiple and simultaneous Epic implementations at affiliated and community physician practices.
Serves a key role in implementing new information systems by mastering the technical and operational components of the system in order to educate and train users.
Coordinates and assists in testing system upgrades with IT, Informatics, and software vendors, as necessary.
Serves as lead liaison/relationship manager with all ambulatory practices pre and post go-live. Rounds on ambulatory clinics and acute departments regularly to identify challenges or issues that arise pre or post go-live.
Provides data analysis and report generation as requested.
Acts as expert resource on topics related to regulatory changes that will affect EHR and PM support, implementation and upgrades.
Responsibility for understanding processes and procedures compliant with HIPAA standards.
Adjusts schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change.
Serves as a link between technical and non-technical teams to support clear communication and project success.
Participates in organizational committees, governance activities, and system initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of system solutions. Additionally, provides support to other departments and affiliates with software applications, including delivering requested training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Bachelor’s degree required.
Licensure Project Management certification preferred.
Experience Two (2) years of Project Management experience, preferably in healthcare IT or within a clinical setting. Working knowledge of the process and delivery of patient care services in an acute care facility and office practice environment. Understanding of the supporting activities in clinical services, ancillary departments, financial services, medical records, utilization review, quality assurance, the admitting/registration functions, and billing and collections. Understanding of project management tools and methodology.
The hourly rate for this position is $59.60 - $74.50. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: Non-Affiliated● Work Shift: Day Shift● FTE: 1.0● Scheduled Hours: 40
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
