System VP Enterprise Application Integration and EHR Testing COE

Americanmercyhomecare; Grand Island (NE); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a System Vice President for Enterprise Application Integration and Testing. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership to enhance clinical applications and operations, overseeing a team responsible for numerous data integration projects and EHR testing services. The position emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and compliance with healthcare regulations. This remote opportunity offers a chance to drive innovation and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, contributing to the mission of building a healthier future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in healthcare IT.
• Experience managing healthcare enterprise applications and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor teams while promoting best practices in data integration.

Skills

Leadership

Data Integration

Project Management

Vendor Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Master’s Degree

Tools

EHR Systems

Data Integration Tools

Testing Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The System Vice President, Enterprise Application Integration and Testing COE will report directly to the System SVP, Chief Clinical Application and Data Officer.

As a key member of the Applications, Consumer Experience, Data, Digital, and Delivery Team, this role will partner with National Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Ancillary Services, CMIO, Physician Enterprise, and Division Leadership to manage the strategy and implementation of Enterprise Application Integration & EHR testing services across CommonSpirit Health.

The leader will define, promote, and govern EAI standards that serve as the foundation for Batch, HL7, FHIR, and API needs across the organization. They will manage a team responsible for numerous projects, ongoing data integration engines, EPIC Bridges / Cerner FSI, and over 10,000 active interfaces. The role also involves ensuring all interfaces are covered by active contracts for Third Party Applications.

This leader will drive next-generation EAI capabilities, balancing traditional real-time HL7 and batch patterns with modern microservice API-based patterns to support standardized data flows. They will align EAI strategies with the 10-Year IT Roadmap, including evaluating Cloud vs. On-Prem platforms.

Additionally, they will establish an Enterprise Quality Management Center of Excellence to define best practices, select tools, and oversee testing across programs. Collaboration with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, M&A, and NRES will be essential for standardizing testing tools and practices.

The team will play a pivotal role in testing and deploying One EHR (Epic Gold program), overseeing testing streams, coordinating with involved teams, and ensuring successful Go-Lives. Responsibilities include onsite testing, Technical Dress Rehearsal, and providing “At the Elbow” support during EHR implementations. The team will also develop dashboards for status updates to leadership.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organizational goals to enhance clinical applications and operations. Set vision for testing and data integration, collaborating with key stakeholders.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with IT, Clinical, and Administrative leaders to understand and address their data integration and testing needs.
3. Budget, Vendor & Financial Management: Manage investment and operational budgets effectively.
4. Product Management: Develop roadmaps, milestones, and metrics for platforms, products, and services.
5. Testing & EAI Portfolio Strategy: Promote best practices in data integration and testing to support project success.
6. Technology Innovation: Stay updated on emerging healthcare and data integration technologies.
7. Team Development: Lead and mentor teams fostering innovation and collaboration.
8. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure systems comply with healthcare IT regulations, including data security and privacy.
9. Financial Stewardship: Evaluate solutions, perform cost-benefit analyses, and recommend cost-effective options.
10. Vendor Relations: Manage vendor relationships to ensure value and service quality.
11. Risk Management: Implement cybersecurity and disaster recovery measures to protect patient data and system uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience.
• 15+ years in healthcare IT, Product Management, or related fields.
• Management experience leading healthcare enterprise applications, integration, and architecture teams.

Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building a healthier future through integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, it delivers over 20 million patient encounters annually across numerous locations and services. With a workforce of more than 157,000 employees, it contributes significantly to community benefits and charity care. We are dedicated to creating a just, equitable, and innovative healthcare system.

*This is a remote position.