ACMIO, Behavioral Health
Job Summary
The Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO) for Behavioral Health provides medical leadership in the planning, research, development, implementation, and optimization of clinical information technology. The ACMIO works closely with behavioral health clinicians, nurses, and other employees to evaluate, optimize, and implement informatics software, including the electronic health record (EHR), to improve the delivery of care, provider efficiency, and effectiveness.
Essential Functions
Strategy and Planning
Assists in planning for Denver Health’s future electronic health record and IT functionality, including clinical decision support with a focus on those used in the provision of behavioral healthcare. Assesses and provides recommendations for emerging IT technologies and applications to support improved provider operations and communication.Governance and Compliance
Facilitates governance processes for the planning, prioritization, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of clinical IT tools in use in locations where behavioral healthcare is provided. Responsible for ensuring alignment of Epic data and related content with regulatory standards.Provider Wellbeing
Partners with Clinical Informatics and Medical Leadership to design and lead programs to improve provider wellbeing and efficiency through clinical IT tool and workflow improvement, staff training, and support.Decision Support and Information Technology - Continuous Improvement
Collaborates with clinical effectiveness and quality performance programs to transform information technology, the EHR, and other clinical systems to positively impact patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and the quality of patient care.Clinical Care Support
Collaborates with medical and IT leadership to guide the design and development of clinical IT systems by providing medical expertise, coordination, and communication to ambulatory medical and clinical staff regarding clinical IT systems. Contributes to the design of clinical and enterprise data warehouse strategies and clinical registries to enhance clinical research and population-oriented care.Patient Care
Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages with psychiatric illnesses. May perform administrative duties as assigned within behavioral health such as ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, working on continuous quality improvement and learning health system implementation, building relationships with key external partners, and other tasks that contribute to the mission of the organization.
Required Work Experience
Doctorate Degree from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent.
4-6 years of clinical informatics experience as an attending physician.
4-6 years Experience in medical staff leadership and organizational activities.
4-6 years Substantive experience in an academic teaching environment preferred.
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
Analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Member in good standing of the Denver Health Medical Staff.
Motivates excellence and teamwork among providers and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management and financial concepts with health information technology within an academic healthcare setting.
Experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams; designing and implementing processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations.
Advocate for excellence in education.
Advocate for effective IT solutions.
Comfortable using mobile technology, emerging applications.
Broad based knowledge of Healthcare IT applications which support clinical documentation, CPOE, ancillary departmental systems (Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Cardiology, etc.) and the Electronic Medical Record.
Basic computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
Ability to represent medical staff needs in regards to clinical IT.
Demonstrated capability in change management strategies while maintaining respect for organizational culture and history.
Shift Work Type
Regular
Salary
$237,900.00 - $280,700.00 / yr
Benefits
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.