This role would be 0.7 FTE as the Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer and 0.3 FTE clinical in the specialty of the person hired.

The Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer (ACMIO) for the East Region of Jefferson Health is the physician leader responsible for the overall relationship between Information Services and Technology (ISamp;T), the Office of Clinical Informatics (OCI), and the Jefferson Health provider community across the northern divisions of the organization. Internally to ISamp;T, the ACMIO represents the regional voice of the provider to guide critical decision-making regarding direction and user experience of technology solutions, including thought leadership around new innovations aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the medical enterprise. The ACMIO, in conjunction with other informatics leaders, is responsible for driving enterprise and divisional standardization of the use and adoption of technology solutions and associated workflows to promote high quality, safe, and efficient patient-centered care. In this role, the CMIO leverages significant leadership presence and diplomacy to obtain appropriate balance between standardization and provider personalization. As an ISamp;T representative to the provider community, the ACMIO is often the key advocate to message the ldquo;why and howrdquo; a certain technology advances productivity, quality, and wellbeing, and does so through various committees, clinical initiatives, as well as significant and frequent informal interactions. As a member of the OCI, the ACMIO is an essential partner to the enterprise CMIO, the other divisional ACMIOrsquo;s, and the entire nursing informatics team to identify and develop solutions that appropriately blend the best clinical, technology, and informatics principles to meet all necessary business requirements. The ACMIO is an advocate for clinicians and patients, to help them leverage technology effectively. In this role, a customer service orientation and strong change management capabilities are critical. The ACMIO relies on strong clinical experience and must use analytical skills, creativity, and problem solving to help the organization build the information technology for today and the future. The ACMIO reports directly to the Enterprise CMIO, but also maintains a strong working relationship with the divisional medical and operational leaders.

Description of Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical leadership with the design, implementation, adoption and meaningful use of Jefferson Healthrsquo;s advanced health information technology platform. Engage care providers in the development, integration and use of the organizationrsquo;s systems. Participate in the processes for the governance, planning and prioritizing of projects in support of clinical and business needs. Work closely with analysts and clinical ISamp;T staff to provide valuable insights on data collected from customers. Manage strategic partnerships with key institutions. Build relationships with potential customers to gain support of IT initiatives. In partnership with the informatics team and other leaders, drive Jefferson Health to increase value by improving the health of populations while improving the patient experience and reducing health care costs. Promote the use of Jefferson Healthrsquo;s ISamp;T systems to improve the worklife of clinicians and staff. Represent the needs and requirements of the regional physician community and serve as an advocate of management in promoting the use of information technology in the clinical setting.
2. Leading Change ndash; In partnership with the informatics leadership team, acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the northern divisions and the organization as a whole. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term enterprise health care system view and builds a shared vision with others.
3. Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization#39;s vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization#39;s vision internally and externally. Delegatesrsquo; responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
4. Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Education Requirements:

MD or DO degree required.

Board certification in Medical Informatics or other equivalent education and work experience preferred. Other advanced education, such as Masterrsquo;s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, are highly desirable.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Board certification in American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) medical specialty.

ABMS Member Certification in Clinical Informatics preferred.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Requires a minimum of 5 years of clinical work experience as an attending physician, with at least 3 years of demonstrated incremental leadership experience in the areas of EHR management and informatics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

Understands and applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to clinical informatics expertise.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.