Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
The Director Information Services will assist with creating business strategies
and proposing implementation methods for content within the designated programs. The Director will
drive continual process improvement in the delivery of application services throughout CHRISTUS and
apply strong knowledge of healthcare operations, proven communication, problem-solving, critical
thinking, and management skills to guide design, development, and deployment of critical systems.
The Director will maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in healthcare technology,
actively seeking information to stay abreast of best practices, application solutions and services,
striving to incorporate innovation in a practical, cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities:
Monitors, manages, and reports operational updates to the System Director to support efficient and
effective planning for resource utilization and prioritization of the body of work for which IS is
accountable and responsible.Provide oversight in the analysis and evaluation of current systems and
procedures as well as the development of system design and workflow modifications for optimization
of processes.Successfully manages a full workload across multiple projects, while leading a
team.Proactively engages with CHRISTUS business units, at all appropriate levels, to support the
development and accomplishment of CHRISTUS strategies and objectives.Communicates with senior
leadership and management setting direction to establish clear expectations regarding designated
programs. Establishes end-user support service levels, working with Business Leadership and IS,
reporting metrics on a regular basis, driving technology improvements through the eyes of the end
users and management team.Recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and develop direct reports to deliver
high quality services. Supervise and motivate assigned direct reports.Promotes the development of
associates using counseling, teaching, and role modeling techniques.Provides associate advice with
interpreting and/or executing departmental and organizational standards, policies, and procedures to
facilitate the goals and objectives of the organization.May be required to travel to perform
duties.May be required to work outside of normal working hours.May be required to work long hours
during critical problems or implementations.Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, business or
related fieldEducation and experience in relevant Information Technology Infrastructure Library
(ITIL) support and delivery processes. ITIL Certification preferred.Financial skills related to
budgeting, forecasting, and managing multi-million-dollar departmental budgets.Strong knowledge of
major healthcare information systems(s).5+ years of experience in Information Technology leadership
role.3 or more years of experience implementation and optimization in a complex, multi-site
environment. Experience with Epic and associated products strongly preferred.Experience in relevant
ITIL support and delivery processes.Experience in providing and managing customer support in a
highly matrixed organization.Ability to work on multiple and complex projects.Ability to
consistently demonstrate positive communication style, strong critical thinking skills and a
creative and collaborative approach to problem solving required.Adaptable and flexible style,
ability to work if dynamic environment.Excellent written and oral communication skills including
presentation skills.Excellent resource management including resource projection and budgeting
skills.Ability to work in a collaborative way across a diverse, geographically, and culturally,
organization.
Work Type:
Full Time
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: Information Technology
- Location: 5101 North O Connor BoulevardIrving, Texas 75039
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.