Health Information Services Director jobs in Pennsylvania

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Project Manager IT.

The Project Manager IT manages projects for the various information systems. Manages all aspects of projects assigned from preparing project schedules through final implementation. Oversees modifications to existing applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives. Provides technical support and project direction to UHS entities as needed. Coordinates work assignments given in order to meet deadlines and ensures continued progress toward assignment completion. Shares experience and expertise with other members of team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serves as liaison between clinicians, facility, and corporate departments as appropriate.
• Serves as project manager or backup for assigned projects: runs meetings, manages agendas/minutes, tracks tasks, issues, and action items, escalates risks and issues as necessary, and drives projects to completion.
• Serves as a mentor to other project leads to assist in moving the project management culture forward.
• Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
• Provides documentation of project progress using UHS selected project management toolsets or creation of project toolsets as needed.
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
• Provides on call after hours support as needed.
• Gathers data required for assigned projects.
• Assists with event planning and management for large project events.
• Travels to facilities as needed in support of project management's responsibilities - some night and/or weekend coverage may be requested.
• Provides support and guidance to other team members.
• Effectively trains analysts or team members in performance of their duties as required.
• Prepares and promptly submits all routine and special reports.
• Contributes to performance evaluation of junior staff members or direct reports.
• Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
• Participates in administration of project management application.
• Provides end user support for project management methodology and application.
• Participates in end user education of project management methodology an application.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, quality, or related healthcare field required - Master's degree preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively more responsible Clinical Information Systems or Healthcare Project Management experience.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of healthcare computer systems, analysis, and procedures with including ability to work with end users to determine software specifications, hardware requirements and process improvement workflows.
• Understanding of hospital workflow and operational processes within a department or interdepartmentally.
• Working knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods.
• Working knowledge of project management tools and methods.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable and confident interacting with hospital and corporate personnel at all levels.
• Working knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics.
• Strong customer focus and ability to set and manage client expectations.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications required.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

License or Registration Requirements: Licensure not required. PMP certification preferred.

Travel Requirements: up to 40% domestic US travel.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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