Position Summary
The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) provides physician leadership to advance clinical information systems to improve operational performance and patient care. The CMIO works directly with Physicians, Clinical and Administrative leadership, as well as Quality and Safety teams to ensure systems enhance process, safety, and leverage clinical data to reduce variance in care processes and quality. The CMIO serves as a key advisor in creating and executing business strategies and formulating plans for maximizing the clinical use of information technology systems. The CMIO manages the physician IT governance structure and leads these various groups to ensure a cohesive, well-coordinated electronic health record, while promoting interoperability to enhance patient care and the clinician experience.
QualificationsEducationDegree/Diploma Type Program Required/PreferredMD/DO None specified Required
Experience4 to 10 years of clinical experience, with a strong background in medical informatics or health information technology
Board certified physician, active clinical practice-Eligible for a Michigan State Medical license -
Extensive training, expertise, and proven experience in continuous quality improvement methods and Health Informatics, focusing on the use of information and technology to enhance healthcare.
Extensive knowledge of project management principles, with the capacity to coordinate, plan, and execute complex projects that involve multiple interrelationships.
In-depth knowledge of EHR systems, data analytics, interoperability standards, and clinical workflows. - 3-5 years of experience in clinical systems, implementation, and process re-design- Practical experience with electronic health information systems in a hospital and clinic setting. - Specific experience with Cerner Powerchart Millenium preferred. - Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of information technologies in health care
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.- Personal leadership vision, persistence, energy, passion, and enthusiasm.- Excellent leadership, quality improvement, and management skills. - Ability to educate and mentor staff. - Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.- Change agent with passion for innovation and optimization.- Excellent verbal, presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.- Extensive knowledge in project management philosophy with the ability to coordinate, plan, and execute projects with wide-ranging and complicated interrelationships. - Highly skilled at needs assessment, facilitation of project implementation, and organizational change or development.- Effective performance in a complex changing environment.- Proficient in utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and support quality improvement initiatives.- Interest in staying current with emerging trends and advancements in medical informatics and health technology to foster innovation within Munson Healthcare.
Organizational Priorities & Position-Specific Responsibilities / Performance Standards Servicea. Builds relationships and conducts needs assessments with patient care providers to understand fully their needs. Gains the support and consensus of clinician leadership regarding information technology needs and priorities.b. Leads the development of rule-based alerts, reminders, and other clinical decision support tools to implement evidence-based medicine and other best practices to support patient care.c. Manages prospective discussions with all affected clinicians and any affected support staff in the selection and implementation of proposed computer processes.d. Serves as a liaison to the Munson employed and non-employed physicians for information technology services, as well as joint ventures and clinical integration efforts.e. Serves as a physician champion in the development of the electronic medical record.f. Leads expansion of EMR technologies in the hospital and ambulatory/office setting.g. Partners closely with the Director of Digital Health to optimize and expand the use of telehealth services and offerings across the organization.
Efficiency and Effectivenessa. Ensures ongoing communication with physician and other clinical stakeholders, as well as with other members of the Information Technology Leadership Team.b. Manages clinician IT governance in the hospital and outpatient settings.c. Evaluates the impact of solutions on clinical processes and identifies areas to promote use of technology in creating efficiencies for clinicians and improving quality of care.d. Works directly with Quality and Safety teams to ensure systems enhance safety and leverage clinical data to facilitate quality measures and reduce variance in care processes. e. Collaborates closely with Clinical Application Analysts, Informatics, and IT Training teams to oversee the implementation of clinical information systems, ensuring that these systems improve patient care processes, safety, and quality.f. Works with the Chief Information Officer and other IT leadership to implement the IT roadmap.
Quality and Safetya. Participates in Medical Records, Performance Improvement, Continuous Survey Readiness, and Safety committees.b. Maintains awareness of existing and emerging technology, regulatory, and market factors that have an impact on clinical information management. While supporting technology standards, actively evaluates emerging technologies of potential benefit to the organization.c. Develops IT strategic and tactical plans and ensures IT plans support and are aligned with overall Munson strategic plans.
Leadership Responsibilities
Job Knowledge: Responds to administrative and technical questions demonstrating a level of expertise.a. Demonstrates ability to resolve complex issues. Considered an expert in the IT clinical systems and shares that knowledge with others in the health system.b. Seeks to educate and improve self and others to raise performance levels and/or quality of care.c. Recognizes and utilizes unique skills of employees. d. Supports and contributes to ongoing performance improvement activities. e. Understands current and future states of information technology and innovation in multiple health disciplines. f. Encourages innovative projects and research initiatives to enhance clinical practices and patient care.g. Remains current with emerging trends and advancements in medical informatics and health technology.f. Participates in professional organizations/societies relevant to responsibilities.
Leadership: Exhibits the leadership qualities necessary to enhance organization performance. Provides strategic and operational guidance to a division, department or unit to promote a working environment that reflects the values and vision of Munson. a. Demonstrates ability to motivate employees.b. Demonstrates effectiveness in selecting employees, developing staff, and preparing employees for career advancement.c. Inspires employees by providing guidance. Models integrity, consistency, and productivity to inspire others to achieve top performance. d. Promotes a culture that recognizes, rewards, and appreciates employees for achieving organizational goals and demonstrating Munson values. Serves as a role model and motivates others to foster mutual respect by clearly conveying how their actions affect their colleagues.e. Ensures alignment of operational goals with patient care enhancement. Supports units and facilities by providing support and anticipation of future needs. f. Maintains awareness of external events and innovations that may impact patient care and safety. Assists IT staff in identif
