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Sunrise Community Health Summary
Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.
Director Of Information Technology
The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions for Sunrise Community Health & Northern Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA). This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions.
Position Summary
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Director of Information Technology will:
Analyze complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommend technical solutions.
Ensure the consistency and maintainability of existing applications by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
Produce detailed timelines for each application release and implement effective project controls by monitoring the progress of the software release and reporting the status.
Approve all business requirements prior to the technical solution.
Participate on all hardware and software evaluations and maintain vendor contracts.
Plan, organize, and coordinate activities supporting the evaluation, integration, and delivery of wide and local area networking of health data and management systems to meet the information needs.
Research and recommend appropriate medical practice software.
Develop budgets and direct financial initiatives – short term and long term.
Ensure the appropriate hardware, operating systems, networking, telecommunications, infrastructure, equipment and supporting personnel are in place.
Work with contracted IT support to:
Resolve all issues associated with the employee computing environment and network functionality in a timely fashion.
Provide technical support to employees by responding to phone calls, e-mail, and personnel requests.
Create and implement IT department policies and procedures.
Ensure that all electronic data is in compliance with Federal and State security and privacy regulations.
Build and maintain all user accounts (new employees and terminated employees).
Develop in-depth working knowledge of EMR & PM systems.
Develop EMR components (i.e., form building, custom lists).
Assign/Maintain security privileges to users for EMR and PM.
Train users for EMR and PM.
Produce periodic EMR and PM reports for CQI, Management Teams, and clinical and operational staff to promote comprehensive care and operational efficiencies.
Attend user group meetings and participate in on-line trainings and user-group communications.
Develop in-depth working knowledge of interfaces between PM/EMR, PM/WCDPHE/Accounting System, and EMR/Lab agencies.
Serve as Link Logic Manager/Coordinator, working with staff to develop/maintain depth in this role.
Develop in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Train users.
Develop and maintain periodic user “Newsletter” with helpful hints for Office Applications.
Lead EMR and PM meetings on a regular basis.
Locate and assist in applying for funding and charitable contributions related to hardware, software, and licensing.
Fulfill grant obligations.
Support participant’s organizations.
Develop and maintain intranet website that is focused on employee efficiency, communication, productivity and personal interest and internet website to promote Sunrise Community Health and NCHA and partnering agencies.
Responsible for telephone system, fax and copier administration and maintenance.
Create and maintain a current inventory of all IT related assets.
Participate in Quality Improvement and Compliance processes and activities in the organization.
Attend trainings and conferences as requested by Sunrise Community Health, WCDPHE and NCHA regarding IT related topics (i.e., user groups, HIPAA regulations, JCAHO Certification, EMR/PM).
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Computer Science or related field.
Masters’ Degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience within information technology, healthcare experience in a non-profit organization preferred.
Perks And Benefits
At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!
Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.
Generous PTO And Leave Times
Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)
Health, Medical, And Wellness Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits
Competitive 401K Plan
Loan Forgiveness Programs*
Referral Bonus
Professional Development
Tuition and Training Reimbursement
Agency Wide Training
Master Class Subscription
Get Involved
Employee Recognition Programs
Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.
Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu) and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.
Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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