About the Role
Develops and manages complex projects. Oversees the planning, development, implementation and support of hospital information systems. Supervises analyst/project staff. Develops testing strategies according to system build and downstream system requirements. Oversees and assists the hospital with the development of a training plan. Ensures that systems are implemented and functioning under the guidance of acceptable University policies and procedures and meet all regulatory requirements.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll Do
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- Develops and manages complex projects.
- Recommends resource planning and support needs to ensure successful project implementation.
- Oversees the design and development of application programs from analysis to implementation and assists with these duties as needed.
- Coordinates the installation of software and/or hardware. Works in concert with other HST/IS&T Departments pertaining to the planning and implementation of systems to ensure that HST/IS&T standards are met.
- Interacts with end users, vendors and other related participants to ensure proper testing, implementation and utilization of systems.
- Provides input to the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to implementing and supporting systems.
- Develops and manages program to deliver effective training to the user community and enhance proper system usage by users.
- Participates on specific committees. Leads and/or participates on project committees.
- Manages documentation and communication for problem determination and resolution.
- Ensures system compliance with all regulatory agencies as appropriate.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree with preference for Hospital Administration, a health-related discipline (Nursing, Pharmacy, etc.), Computer Science, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, Science, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in information systems with preference given to candidates within a hospital environment.
- Must complete certification on an Epic application specified by management within 6 months of training.
- Ability to develop and manage complex project work plans.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills working in a service-oriented environment.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Capable of functioning in a team environment.
- Equivalent education experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
- Additional relevant experience, systems or clinical work may be substituted for information systems experience
Preferred:
- Prior Epic experience is highly desirable.
- Direct experience with electronic medical records is a plus.
- Management or supervisory experience is preferred
What We Offer
- Vacation Time
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is SS/32S - Min-$105,701; Mid-$129,808; Max-$153,918 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Hospital Administration, a health-related discipline, Computer Science, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, Science, or a related field
- Five years of information-systems experience
- Complete certification on a management-specified Epic application within six months of training
- Ability to develop and manage complex project work plans
- Interpersonal skills in a service-oriented environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to function in a team environment
- Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may substitute for degree requirements
- Additional relevant experience, systems experience, or clinical work may substitute for information-systems experience
- Prior Epic experience
- Direct electronic medical records experience
- Management or supervisory experience
What We Do
University Hospital is New Jersey’s public academic health center and an independent, not-for-profit medical center in Newark. It provides exceptional patient care and advanced medical services, including emergency medicine, trauma care and specialized treatment. The hospital also serves as the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, combining clinical care with research, education and community-focused emergency medical services.
