AD, Health Information Technology (Gulf Coast) - REMOTE

Novartis; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 132,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare company is seeking an Associate Director for Health Information Technology to lead strategic initiatives across the Gulf Coast region. This remote role requires a proactive individual to educate health systems on HIT systems, enhancing patient management and outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a deep understanding of customer needs and leadership capabilities. Join a passionate community dedicated to making a difference in healthcare by leveraging technology to improve patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Stock units

Bonuses

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HIT or healthcare systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and engage with key health systems.
• Act as a trusted contact for health IT initiatives.

Skills

Health Information Technology (HIT)

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic

Allscripts

eClinicalWorks

Cerner

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Summary

The Associate Director, Health Information Technology (ADHIT) will proactively lead strategic initiatives and engage with key customers, primarily US health systems and provider groups, as a technical subject matter expert. This is an enterprise role working across all 4 prioritized Therapeutic Areas of Interest: Cardiology, Renal, and Metabolic (CRM), Oncology, Immunology, and Neurosciences. The main focus of this role is to educate these customers about health information technology (HIT) systems, including electronic health records (EHR), to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and patient management with tools that enable, for example, clinical workflows, patient stratification, and patient activation and outcomes at the point of care.

Location

This position will cover the Gulf Coast region, including but not limited to Nashville, TN, Birmingham, AL, Memphis, TN, Jackson, MS, Mobile, AL, and will require up to 50% travel. The associate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from territory border.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and identify key clinical and key customer stakeholders, such as: CMIOs, clinical stakeholders, and EHR/EMR vendors, and participate in Health IT-related engagements at the site of care
• Act as a trusted point of contact for population health/health information technology initiatives
• Conduct regular meetings with customers to provide appropriate Health IT-related information
• Create and execute key account plans for navigating the customer landscape and executing on key initiatives
• Serve as a technical and workflow subject matter expert to the broader Novartis Account Management team
• Collaborate with cross-functional account teams for identified accounts, contributing strategic insights on care management evolution, quality and care initiatives, and HIT implementation and governance
• Contribute to the development of scalable, EHR-enabled tools and resources related to key therapeutic areas

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HIT, healthcare systems, EHR, or related experience
• Experience in applying health IT in inpatient and ambulatory settings
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Customer-focused with a deep understanding of customer needs
• Leadership capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers

Desirable Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with EHR products like Epic, Allscripts, eClinicalWorks, Cerner
• Knowledge of the healthcare IT landscape and stakeholders
• Understanding of healthcare reform initiatives

The pay range is estimated between $132,300 and $245,700 annually, with potential additional benefits such as bonuses, stock units, and comprehensive health and financial benefits. Final salary depends on various factors including location, experience, and skills. Employment is at-will, with possible salary adjustments based on performance and market conditions.

This role requires successful completion of initial training, including home study, within specified hours. Driving is an essential function; a valid driver’s license is required. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with medical restrictions.

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