Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Information Officer

Full-time / Benefits Eligible

Location: 1077 Gorge Blvd, Akron, OH 44310

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Responsible for leading a comprehensive full-service Information Technology function for Summa Health supporting Provider (Hospitals and Medical group) and Insurance operations. Evaluates new technologies to determine when and how technologies can and should be used in Summa. Anticipates and coordinates Information Technology & Services' internal and external client requirements to establish a consistent goals and direction for Information Technology & Services as it relates to the mission of Summa. Works in conjunction with the Chief Medical Information Officer and the Summa Health Executive Staff to develop, implement, and maintain the Information Technology Strategic Plan for the System that supports the Summa Health Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field, Masters Degree preferred
• Experience & Training Required:
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of experience leading a complex information technology function within a healthcare system environment
• Five (5) years in direct support roles within information technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of Provider (Hospital and Medical Group) and Insurance operations.
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
• Ability to direct the work of others
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze problem situations, recommend positive solutions and see the solution to resolution
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to understand complex engineering and computer technologies and relate them back to Summa
• Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy
• Outstanding project management skills
• Ability to focus on operations
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) preferred
• Population Specific Competency:
• Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
• Level of Physical Demands:
• Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$147.26/hr - $220.92/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay