Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO)

Care New England Health System - Providence, RI

Full-time - Senior

Providence, RI

Hospitals

About the position

The Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) at Care New England is a pivotal role that supports the strategic aims of the organization by overseeing the integration of clinical information systems and technology into its operations. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, making it crucial for the achievement of Care New England's strategic goals. The CCIO acts as a bridge between the clinical and information technology departments, ensuring that clinical workflows are optimized through the effective use of technology. In this role, the CCIO will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to understand their needs and translate them into effective technology solutions. The incumbent will work with IT teams to design and implement clinical information systems, including electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems. Additionally, the CCIO will monitor and evaluate the performance of these systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. The CCIO will also be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's clinical informatics strategy, ensuring interoperability of different clinical systems, and leading the training and education of healthcare professionals on the use of clinical information systems. Compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as HIPAA and Meaningful Use, is also a critical aspect of this role. The CCIO will participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes related to clinical informatics, collaborating with other executives and stakeholders to align initiatives with the organization's overall goals and objectives. Staying current with advancements in clinical informatics and recommending innovative solutions will be essential to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the organization's clinical informatics strategy.
• Collaborating with IT teams to design and implement clinical information systems, such as electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems.
• Ensuring the interoperability of different clinical systems and data exchange with external partners.
• Leading the training and education of healthcare professionals on the use of clinical information systems.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of clinical information systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as HIPAA and Meaningful Use.
• Participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes related to clinical informatics.
• Collaborating with other executives and stakeholders to align clinical informatics initiatives with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in clinical informatics and recommending innovative solutions to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• MD or DO required
• Minimum 10 Years as practicing clinician with 5 or more years experience in direct clinical systems.
• Practical experience with electronic health information systems in a hospital setting.
• Current medical license in the State of Rhode Island.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Good problem solver with an in-depth knowledge of the current healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated executive level track record of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making.
• An individual committed to the mission, vision, and values of Care New England.
• A highly collaborative individual, with a servant leader philosophy.
• Results oriented and outcomes driven.
• A charismatic yet authentic individual, able to establish trust, engage and inspire others in pursuit of a common goal.
• Creative, innovative, and forward-looking; with a can-do approach and a comfort with reasonable risk.
• Upbeat, with a sense of humor, persistent, resilient, and tenacious.
• Ability to constructively resolve conflicts.