Medical Director, Clinical Informatics - Population Health

Job Description

The Medical Director of Clinical Informatics (Population Health) is responsible for advancing the strategic use of clinical information systems and data to support population health, value-based care, and quality outcomes across the health system. This role partners closely with Population Health, Quality, Analytics, and Information Systems teams to design, implement, and optimize technology-enabled clinical information workflows and reporting infrastructure.

Education

Requirements:

• Doctorate: MD or DO
• Certification & Licensure: MD-Doctor of Medicine upon hire OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy of California
• EPIC-EPIC Certification within 180 Days of hire

Skills And Knowledge

• Clinical practice experience and a strong background in health information technology
• Leadership and management experience within a complex multi-site managed healthcare environment
• Understanding and proven experience in utilizing EHR technology to positively transform clinical practice by improving the quality of patient care, reducing costs, and driving user satisfaction across the care continuum
• Working knowledge of the clinical care information systems implementation process, integration of workflows, use and support methodologies, regulatory requirements, strategic and tactical planning, project leadership/management, and group dynamics
• Strong working knowledge of the Epic healthcare software
• Solid expertise in organizational change management concepts and strategies, including proactively using that body of knowledge to constructively transform the clinician and patient experience across the continuum of care
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding potential impact of Stark, privacy and security laws and regulations on implementation and ongoing use of health IT systems
• Understanding of and experience with process improvement philosophies and methodologies
• Solid expertise in selection, development, and implementation of a broad range of clinical care information systems as well as process redesign and significant quality improvements
• Significant experience developing and leading electronic health record (EHR) training and support initiatives in a clinical care setting
• Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between patients, healthcare practitioners, enterprise leadership, and computer/data processing specialists, while maintaining and securing all patient records
• Recognized ability to energize, mobilize, influence, and build accountability with a broad range of stakeholders through effective communication of vision, and the fostering of productive and supportive working relationships with internal and external constituencies
• Superior negotiating and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to identify, research, and analyze issues to offer effective solutions
• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate business needs into application and operational requirements, as well as lay terms
• Advanced level of computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including EHR/CPOE applications, as well as other relevant software for research and analysis

Shift

Variated

Hours

Short Hour

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

16

Employee Status

Short Hour

Pay Range

$832.00 to $416,000.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.