Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced healthVASCULARcare IT leader to serve as Interim Director of Clinical Systems & Informatics, with oversight of Meditech Client/Server, Athena One, and Clinical Informatics initiatives.

The Interim Director will provide hands-on leadership in system administration, clinical workflows, data integrity, and strategic alignment of health IT systems to organizational goals.

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This individual will bridge the gap between clinical operations, IT, and vendors, ensuring optimal system performance and adoption during a period of transition.

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Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide interim leadership for Meditech Client/Server, Athena One, and clinical informatics initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between IT, clinical, and operational leaders to ensure system usability and compliance.

• Serve as the escalation point for critical system issues, downtime events, and vendor management.

 

System Management

• Oversee Meditech Client/Server environments, ensuring stability, patching, and regulatory compliance.

• Manage Athena One workflows, templates, and reporting to support ambulatory operations.

• Coordinate upgrades, optimizations, and integration efforts across both systems.

• Partner with Information Security to maintain HIPAA, NIST, and other regulatory requirements.

 

Informatics & Optimization

• Lead clinical informatics efforts to optimize workflows, improve user adoption, and align with best practices.

• Facilitate development of standardized order sets, documentation templates, and data dictionaries.

• Collaborate with Finance, Quality, and Operations to develop analytics that support performance improvement.

 

Governance & Strategy

• Contribute to IT governance and decision-making processes related to EHRs and informatics.

• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities, regulatory changes, and value-based care initiatives.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Nursing, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 7+ years of progressive experience in healthcare IT leadership, including direct oversight of EHR systems.

• Hands-on experience with Meditech Client/Server and Athena One required.

• Strong knowledge of clinical informatics, workflow redesign, and healthcare regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, with ability to work effectively across clinical, operational, and IT teams.

• Proven ability to lead through transition and provide stability during periods of change.

 

Position Details

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• Role Type: Interim (6–12 months, with potential extension)

• Location: Onsite (3 days/week) - Flexible (depending on organizational needs)

• Reports To: Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO)