Full-Time Director of Clinical Informatics

Reports to: Chief of Population Health

168 Centre Street

New York, New York, 10013

United States

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC), a nationally recognized, award-winning Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in New York City is seeking a new Director of Clinical Informatics (DCI). The DCI will lead the Clinical Informatics team and oversee the successful implementation and optimization of a new EMR system. This is a critical role for the FQHC, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of clinical workflows.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the FQHC's CI team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations

• Oversee the transition from AthenaPractice to a new EMR, ensuring smooth and efficient implementation of the new system:

• Develop and execute a transition plan, including timelines, budgets, and resources

• Work with the Health Center's staff and EMR vendors to

• Ensure smooth and accurate migration of data

• Customize the new system to meet the Health Center’s specific needs

• Develop and provide training to staff on the new EMR system

• Troubleshoot problems that arise during the transition process

• Develop and implement organization-wide policies and procedures for the use of clinical information systems

• Oversee training and education of staff in the use of clinical information systems

• Oversee and develop clinical reporting activities, including the preparation of UDS reports, clinical quality reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc reports needed by the Health Center's staff

• Ensure that the organization is compliant with all applicable regulations related to Clinical Informatics

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, background in medical care and Clinical Informatics is preferred

• 5+ years of experience in CI management, with experience in EMR systems, preferably AthenaOne or EPIC

• Experience in FQHC setting, including EMR customization and UDS reporting

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and workstations

• Experience in project management and budget management

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• Familiarity with federal and state regulations that apply to FQHCs

  Compensation and Benefits :

• Salary: $120,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year

• Medical insurance

• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program