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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Director – Information Systems

IT OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCorsicana, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or seven or more years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree is required.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders is required.
  • Ability to delegate responsibilities and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines is required.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, when applicable, is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of hospital information systems to ensure system stability, availability, and integration with enterprise applications and clinical workflows.
  • Evaluate and manage technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, telecommunications, and data storage, to ensure efficiency and security.
  • Coordinate information-system upgrades, implementations, and maintenance activities with clinical, financial, and operational departments to minimize disruptions.
  • Perform systems analysis to identify improvement opportunities, resolve technical issues, and develop and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Serve as the primary liaison among hospital departments, vendors, and corporate IT resources to align local technology initiatives with enterprise standards.
  • Define and monitor departmental performance objectives and system metrics to ensure operational excellence and timely issue resolution.
  • Oversee data-security measures and ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Maintain and validate system data integrity through periodic audits, access controls, and adherence to data-governance policies.
  • Support business-continuity and disaster-recovery planning, including backup systems, redundancy, and recovery testing.
  • Provide technology training and user support to improve system utilization, data literacy, and end-user efficiency.
  • Partner with stakeholders to integrate quality-improvement data, patient-satisfaction metrics, and operational outcomes into system functionality and reporting.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional-development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with leadership on potential staffing issues.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback on performance and development.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
  • Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and, when applicable, oversee accreditation processes.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
  • Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • Perform staff-role duties when required while meeting the competencies established for that job.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Three to five years of previous leadership experience is preferred.
  • Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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