1 year contract
position closes 4/3/2012
The Project Manager for Health Information Technology must provide project management services in support of the District’s management team for the establishment of a District-wide Heath Information Exchange System and other HIT related activities.
This position will assist in the implementation and oversight of activities necessary to ensure the successful development and implementation of the Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement with the HHS/ONC which is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and its related Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
The selected candidate will provide technical assistance and oversight of the development of a health information exchange network focused on improving quality of care. The overall goal of developing the DC HIE is to create the technology and business infrastructure that will enable all health care stakeholders in the District to achieve program efficiencies and improved care outcomes through secure exchange of patient health information.
The resource will also ensure that the DHCF will meet with program’s objectives for the establishment and operation of DC HIE and ensure the program is aligned with District stakeholders to ensure support for and use of HIE services.
Behavior Characteristics:
-Ability to think and work independently.
-Problem solving skills.
-Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Demonstrated leadership skills exhibited
-Demonstrates team building skills.
Required Experience:
Project management experience (Required 13 Years)
Healthcare industry experience (Required 13 Years)
Experience in working with and development of Health Information Exchanges. (Required 5 Years)
Experience managing multiple large-scale projects (Required 13 Years)
Experience in managing IT performance (Required 13 Years)
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of project planning & scheduling tools (Required 10 Years)
Exp. in leading executive level meetings and/or presentations (Required 13 Years)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint (Required 13 Years)
Proficiency in database management and data entry (Required 10 Years)
Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills (Required 13 Years)
Experience in cost/benefit analyses (Required 13 Years)
Exp. in maintaining, monitoring & mgmt of change control management plan (Required 13 Years)
Experience in Maintaining, monitoring & mgmt of risk management plan (Required 13 Years)
Ability to analyze and interpret data and trends (Required 13 Years)
Experience in ONC Health Information Exchange Program & CMS’s Health Info (Required 2 Years)
Ability to engage and manage various stakeholders & constituents (Required 13 Years)
Exp. establishing electronic health records or health info. exchange ntwrks (Required 8 Years)
Master’s Degree in IT related field (Highly desired)
PMP Certification (Highly desired)
Questions For Requirement
Question 1:
Does that candidate have experience in working in the medical field in the establishment of Health Information Exchange Networks or in in electronic health records networks? This is required for 8 years.
Question 2:
Does the candidate have experience in management and oversight of IT vendors? This is required for 13 years.
Question 3:
Does the candidate have experience in determination of technical standards and IT policy standards? This is required 10 years.
Question 4:
Does the candidate have a business related or IT related Master’s Degree? At least a BS degree in either a business related field or IT related field is required and a Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
Question 5:
Does the candidate have a PMP? A PMP is not required, but is preferred.
Work Location: DHCF: 899 North Capitol Street NE