Chief Information Officer
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Flagstaff, AZ - United States
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) seeks a collaborative, strategic executive to serve as its Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is a unique opportunity to transform the use of technology in a growing and independent community based health system.
Northern Arizona Healthcare is the largest healthcare organization in a region encompassing over 50,000 square miles. Serving more than 700,000 people, NAH provides comprehensive healthcare services through two hospitals – Flagstaff Medical Center, the only Level 1 Trauma Center north of Phoenix, and Verde Valley Medical Center and its ambulatory clinics and centers. Guided by the vision to become the choice, the destination and the integrator of healthcare in the region, more than 3,500 professionals work together daily to offer not just great but amazing care and wellness opportunities to the surrounding community.
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer of NAH, the CIO will be a contributing member of the senior leadership team and will provide the strategic and operational leadership for the technology enterprise. The CIO will develop a comprehensive IT vision and plan that aligns with NAH ‘s mission and objectives. Primary responsibility will involve evaluating the current IT structure and creating a roadmap fostering a cohesive, service-oriented team that partners effectively with operational and clinical leaders. In addition, the CIO will oversee several critical initiatives including the implementation of a new ERP, ongoing EHR optimization efforts and harnessing new digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to improve care, operational efficiency and patient experience. Effective governance and project prioritization will be critical to ensure all NAH’s resources are utilized appropriately to maximize impact.
This position will require a mission-driven, emotionally intelligent, visionary IT leader with demonstrated experience in leading IT transformations in a complex health system. The CIO will be a team-oriented professional who can communicate effectively and build strong relationships, engaging leadership and staff. Additionally, the CIO will bring a passion for healthcare and technology and a system-thinking mindset of continuous improvement and innovation. In this pivotal role, the CIO must demonstrate the ability to integrate IT and lead change in a transforming health system.
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