Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, the IT Project Manager will support a variety of ambulatory and acute projects involving Epic and other systems within affiliated ambulatory clinics, community physician practices and the Medical Center. The position will manage the selection and deployment of departmental and ancillary information systems. The IT Project Manager will provide valuable feedback and guidance to support strategic decision-making related to IT & Informatics projects. Additionally, the IT Project Manager will serve as a resource for Salinas Valley Health and community physician practices on EHR-related topics, including emerging regulatory changes and the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance system effectiveness. The IT Project Manager must have flexibility with regards to shifting priorities, project scopes, timelines, work hours, etc. Also, needs to be able to communicate at varying degrees of technical expertise and able to bridge communication gaps between the technical group, stake holders and end users.
Serves as the lead for IT project management tasks dealing with Epic and other system implementations, optimizations, upgrades, and 3rd party integration projects.
Works with other Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Analysts, and IT leadership to achieve successful implementation by creating clear project management documentation, direction setting and deadlines.
Coordinates and assists in testing system upgrades with IT, Informatics, and software vendors, as necessary.
Participates in organizational committees, governance activities, and system initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of system solutions. Additionally, provides support to other departments and affiliates with software applications, including delivering requested training.
Education : Bachelor’s degree required.
Licensure : Project Management certification preferred.
Experience : Two (2) years of Project Management experience, preferably in healthcare IT or within a clinical setting. Working knowledge of the process and delivery of patient care services in an acute care facility and office practice environment. Understanding of the supporting activities in clinical services, ancillary departments, financial services, medical records, utilization review, quality assurance, the admitting/registration functions, and billing and collections. Understanding of project management tools and methodology.
The hourly rate for this position is $59.60 - $74.50. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
