Chief Medical Information Officer

STARS Requisition number

90927BR

Posting Position Title

Chief Medical Information Officer

Essential Duties

Strategic Planning1. Contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plans. Align information technology initiatives with broader business goals.2. Participate in executive-level decision-making processes to advocate for technology-driven solutions.3. Work closely with Yale University, Yale Medicine, and Yale New Haven Health System leadership in aligning strategic goals. Clinical Leadership and Patient Care4. Provide clinical leadership by integrating medical knowledge with information technology to optimize healthcare processes and decision-making.5. Actively engage with Yale Health leaders to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce technology-driven burnout.6. Collaborate with all staff to understand workflows and identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements.7. Provide direct patient care 20% effort.Technology Governance8. Manage the organization’s information technology (IT) strategy, ensuring alignment with the healthcare mission and strategic objectives.9. Provide supervision for the Director of Information Technology (IT) and oversight of staffing.10. Collaborate with the Director of IT to oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of patient information.11. Collaborate with Yale’s Health Sciences Information Services (HSIS) to optimize sharing of skills, experience and strategies for data management and architecture in service of Yale Health clinical and health plan goals, and Yale University overall.12. Collaborate with the Chief Health Information Officer of Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System, identify and prioritize opportunities to optimize and augment the electronic health record system to support patient care and clinician efficiency.13. Identify appropriate opportunities to align with Yale University, Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System informatics, AI and technology initiatives, representing Yale Health on key committees and councils.Informatics Oversight14. Engage with other Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System informatics leaders to represent Yale Health interests in key strategy and governance forums.15. Lead the optimization and effective use of Epic and any related clinical informatics systems to support safe and effective care and quality and performance improvement initiatives.16. Supervise 2 fulltime RN Epic analysts.Data Analytics and Reporting17. Utilize data analytics tools to derive insights from clinical data, enabling evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.18. Provide analytics expertise and guidance as needed for population health initiatives and clinical operational improvements.19. With the Director of IT, provide strategic direction to business intelligence analysts to ensure critical operational and financial data are presented in a clear, understandable and actionable manner.20. Develop and implement reporting mechanisms for key performance indicators related to clinical and operational excellence.21. Work with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer of Yale New Haven Health System to identify opportunities for collaboration. Highlight and prioritize analytics needs of Yale Health requiring support of the CDAO and/or Joint Data Analytics Team.Regulatory Compliance22. Stay abreast of healthcare regulations and standards related to health information management, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other relevant guidelines.23. Work closely with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks associated with medical information and technology usage.Education and Training24. Ensure that education and training programs are available for healthcare professionals on the effective and efficient use of information systems and technologies.25. Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited medical or osteopathic medical school and a minimum of four years relevant clinical informatics leadership and experience post medical/osteopathic school and residency training.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Dept/Section URL

www.yaled.edu/uhs

Duration Type

Regular

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title

Chief Medical Information Officer

Worksite Address

55 Lock Street

New Haven, CT 06511

Work Location

Central Campus

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

Searchable Job Family

University Health

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

Since 1971, Yale Health Center has been the principal provider of acute, specialty, and primary care for Yale University students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their families. Over 50 years later, Yale Health has more than 47,000 members who come from every state in the country and nearly every country in the world. Our Partnership for Patient-Centered Care means we respect, hear, and involve our patients as an equal partner in their health goals. Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physician assistants, and others – are board certified and committed to a team approach to healthcare. As a not-for-profit care provider, managed and led by physicians, our patients come first, and we are continually looking at ways to update and improve our services.

The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) develops and operationalizes key strategies related to the digital landscape at Yale Health, bridging the worlds of healthcare, informatics, and information technology. Responsible for clinical and essential information technology, including but not limited to EMR functionality, decision and workflow support, and analytics in service of the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety goals of Yale Health. 

The CMIO provides strategic and operational oversight in the following areas: Strategic Planning, Clinical Leadership and Patient Care, Technology Governance, Informatics Oversight, Data Analysis and Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, and Education and Training. Additional information regarding these responsibilities are outlined below.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Current State of Connecticut medical license or license eligible and Narcotics Registration, or eligible. Current Federal DEA registration, Board Certification in a medical specialty; and BLS CPR required or eligible for recertification. Qualifies for hospital and faculty appointments. 

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Formal education and training in informatics, such as completion of a fellowship and/or board certification in clinical informatics strongly preferred.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Leader (M8)

Bargaining Unit

None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Supervisory Organization

Yale Health – Office of the Director

Time Type

Full time

Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)

Full-time, 37.50 hours. Evenings, weekends, holidays/recess may also be required. Participates in on-call rotation.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Advanced skills in informatics and analytics.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical care practices and standards. High level strategic planning skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people and organize effective task forces and project teams. Proven change agent skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Understanding of budget and fiscal management requirements. Experience with broad multi-disciplinary teams.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

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