We are seeking a Physician (MD/DO), Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, or other Clinician (preferably primary care) to be our Chief Clinical Information Officer. This position is responsible for the ongoing operation and management of health center programs. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed and may be modified, interpreted and/or applied in any way, as necessary. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Evaluating an organization’s IT systems

· Designing and applying EMR/EHR software and applications

· Converting and analyzing medical and health data

· Insuring quality of care across multiple information systems

· Leveraging medical and health data to improve services and daily operations

· Training physicians and other medical professionals in IT systems and applications, especially EMR/EHR and computerized physician order entry (CPOE).

Essential Job Duties:

Provides Strategic Hands-On Leadership

· The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) is a member of the C-Suite and contributes to the successful achievement of the organization’s mission and strategic initiatives by providing leadership, oversight, evaluation, and direction for the general administrative, clinic operations and change management initiatives of the organization through planning, organizing and directing various functions.

· As a member of senior management, the CMIO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on operationalizing organizational priorities and initiatives, such as value-based contracts, quality achievement, business plans, and grants. The CMIO also attends Board of Directors meetings and assigned committee meetings.

· Work with the CEO, and Leadership team, to translate business, vision, and strategy into information systems tactics to achieve strategic goals and jointly focus on containing costs while ensuring revenue generation, all while maintaining a true quality and patient-centric attitude.

· Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to ensure that information systems and data support provider needs and productivity, quality achievement, and excellent patient experience.

· Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure information systems meet finance and revenue cycle needs, audit responses, program budgets and develop action plans to ensure financial viability.

· Works closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) to ensure that information systems and data facilitate that clinical operations are efficient, with a focus on quality patient care and positive clinical teamwork environment at goal productivity standards.

· Employ innovative, evidence-based, and technological advancement strategies to plan and direct organization information systems, with a focus on data-driven decision making, promoting organizational data fluency, continuous improvement of organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of care within a driven FQHC setting.

· Responsible for contributing consistently towards achieving the “Quadruple Aim”.

Provides Information Systems Leadership and Oversight

Required Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:

· Physician (MD/DO), Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, or other Clinician (preferably primary care). Applicable board certification and an active Arizona license.

· Master's degree in population health, health information systems, medical informatics, or related field preferred.

· 3+ years as a practicing clinician, preferably in a FQHC setting.

· Experience working with underserved and at-risk populations.

· 5 years of hands-on administrative, operational, and leadership/executive experience in the healthcare industry. Knowledge/experience of FQHC environment is highly desirable. Executive management as a Director or member of an Executive Suite is preferred.

· Experience with Nextgen EHR, Azara DRVS and i2i population health management softwares preferred.

· Experience with Uniform Data System reporting and primary care HEDIS measures preferred.

· Computer and information systems prowess.

· Must possess superior communications skills (speaking and writing).

· Requires extensive knowledge of information management systems, alternative health care delivery systems, value-based contracting, clinical quality achievement, population health, reimbursement methodologies, revenue cycle optimization, and cost containment.

· Knowledge of working in a regulatory environment.

· Certified Physician Executive or FACHE certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and/or other relevant certifications preferred.

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.