• Job Description

  Req#: 9693

  Director, Business Applications
  Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
  $52.67 - $97.81 an hour - Full Time, Days. 40 hours a week.

  Boulder Community Health is seeking a Director, Business Applications responsible for managing the Business Applications Department in support of Boulder Community Health’s strategic plan and the day-to-day needs of business and health system operations.

  Benefits:
  •Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
  •Dental and Vision insurance
  •BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
  •Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
  •Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  •Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
  •Paid Time Off
  •Education assistance program
  •Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
  •Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
  •Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
  •Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

  Qualifications
  •Bachelor of Science degree (Preferred):
  - Preferred area of study in business, healthcare, or information technology related field.
  - A combination of education and related experience may substitute for the degree.
  •Healthcare experience required.
  •Experience with the Epic electronic health record preferred.
  •Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

  
  Responsibilities
  •Provide leadership for staff in the department.
  a. Works closely in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, AVP Technology and Value Chain, Director of Technical Services, Director of Clinical Informatics and Clinical Applications, the vCISO, and the Chief Medical Informatics Officer and their teams to provide leadership to the overall IS organization and hospital.
  b. Responsible for hiring and terminations, training, coaching, mentoring, disciplinary actions, recognition, and professional development activities for assigned staff.
  c. Complete employee performance evaluations and competency-based evaluations in a timely manner.
  d. Ensure efficient resource utilization including planning and assignment of duties.
  e. Directs the work of Analysts in the implementation, maintenance, optimization, and support of revenue cycle, business, and decision support applications.
  f. Negotiates for and assigns department staff to projects.
  •Healthcare IT Leadership
  a. Seeks professional growth and personal development through participation in education programs, current literature, and active participation in professional societies on the national and local levels.
  b. Understands emerging trends in healthcare and how technology can be used to improve patient care and improve hospital operations.
  c. Maintains current knowledge of legislation affecting the healthcare industry.
  •Provide oversight for the day-to-day functions of the department.
  a. Monitor departmental financial performance monthly and prepare both the annual capital and operating budgets according to the published schedule. Assist other departments who require IT related costs for budget and forecasting.
  b. Assist assigned staff with proper identification, resolution, or escalation of key issues.
  c. Provide oversight for the assigned software applications, including:
  i. Oversee testing and deployment of new software releases and/or functionality and ensure the integration of data, information, and communication systems (i.e., interfaces, automatic faxing of results, file transfer protocols, etc.) are operational.
  ii. Ensure the efficient use of existing system functionality meets end-users needs and that ongoing reviews of available functionality is reviewed with customers.
  iii. Oversee system dictionaries to ensure they are maintained in a manner that best serves the needs of the hospital/clinic and not just a specific user/department.

  
  About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
  Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.
  We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.
  Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.
  As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
  EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
  BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
  This position is an internal opening and will close in 3 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.

• About the company

  Founded in 1922, Boulder Community Health is dedicated to meeting the evolving health care needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality medical care.

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