Saxon AI

Information Technology Project Manager

Saxon AI Oakland, CA

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: Oakland, CA

Contract to Hire

End Client: ALAMEDA COUNTY


Position Description:

Under general supervision of the SHIE Operations Manager, the SHIE Project Manager, is an information technology specialist that serves as liaison between agency/departmental business or client operations and other information technology specialists in the evaluation, planning, organization, design, modification, and implementation of information systems, for the purpose of ensuring that those systems meet the functional needs of the department, that operational program requirements are accounted for in system design, and that procedures for system use are understood and followed by departmental staff. Incumbents may perform other, related duties as required.

Skillsets Required:

Knowledge of:

  • Information systems technology and concepts in a Healthcare environment.
  • Principles and methods used to research, analyze, test, implement and evaluate information technology systems.
  • Principles and methods used in the analysis and development of procedures and manuals related to the use of information systems. Principles, practices, policies, procedures, rules and regulations applicable to the operational area associated with the specialty designation of the position.
  • Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
  • Practices and techniques of programmatic analysis and report preparation.
  • General office practices.


Desired knowledge, but not required:

  • Knowledge and/or experience coding with (but limited to) PostgreSQL, Python, or statistical languages (R, SPSS, STATA, etc.)
  • Knowledge of relational databases, PostgreSQL, other SQL flavors, Linux and Windows OS experience, etc.
  • Experience with BitFocus or other HMIS systems
  • Knowledge of CalAIM
  • HL7, 834/837 formats
  • Medical Billing (hospital of professional)
  • Project Management tools (Smartsheets)


Ability to:

  • Analyze administrative and management problems, reach and implement practical conclusions.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of newly developed information systems.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Communicate departmental information systems needs to information systems providers and represent information system users in the design of systems.
  • Communicate technical information in non-technical terms to departmental personnel not familiar with information systems and translate their needs into system requirements.
  • Train new system users and answer user questions.
  • Plan and organize activities, tasks and workload.
  • Delegate and drive good work ethic and accountability.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with agency/departmental staff, representatives of other agencies/departments, service providers and others.


Planned Job Duties:

  • Participates in the modification of existing systems and the implementation of new ones by researching and evaluating new system capabilities or current system modifications in relation to business or regulatory changes and developing, writing and disseminating new or revised agency/departmental system use procedures.
  • Manages projects collaboratively by holding cross-functional staff accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
  • Monitor project progress and set deadlines
  • As liaison, serves a dual role as an IT professional and business operations specialist to act as a member of agency/departmental committees involved in the development of information systems used in conducting agency/departmental operations.
  • Develops user guides and tip-sheets for new or modified tools or applications created as a result of projects.
  • Prepares periodic project status updates to leadership/executive levels.

Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a word processor and/or computer, may drive a county or personal vehicle to make site visits and attend meetings

  • Employment type

    Contract

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