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Associate Chief Medical Information Officer

Job Description

Job Description:

Essentia Health is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient care and clinician efficiency through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.The Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO) at Essentia Health is a key leader focused on integrating emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, to support clinical practice and advance our mission. This role emphasizes innovative thinking, problem-solving, and solutions that enhance quality patient care, improve patient experience, and increase clinician efficiency. The position involves 0.4 FTE in informatics and 0.6 FTE in clinical practice, ensuring a balanced approach to technology leadership and direct patient care.

Education Qualifications:

Job Title: Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO)

Accountability: Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)

Administrative/Management Partner: Clinical Informatics Program Manager

Overview:

Essentia Health is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient care and clinician efficiency through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

The Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO) at Essentia Health is a key leader focused on integrating emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, to support clinical practice and advance our mission. This role emphasizes innovative thinking, problem-solving, and solutions that enhance quality patient care, improve patient experience, and increase clinician efficiency.

The position involves 0.4 FTE in informatics and 0.6 FTE for clinical ensuring a balanced approach to technology leadership and direct patient care.  The FTE for clinical could be flexible if someone wanted to work part-time, .2FTE--.6FTE.

Characteristics:

  • Innovative thinker with a focus on problem-solving and developing solutions
  • Committed to enhancing quality patient care and improving patient experience
  • Dedicated to increasing clinician efficiency and experience
  • Curious and engaged in supporting clinicians to deliver efficient, quality patient care
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in leading collaborative interdisciplinary teams
  • Interested in personal leadership development and investing in the leadership development of team members
  • Able to navigate a highly matrixed organization
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Self-motivated and adept at navigating ambiguity with minimal direction

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the adoption of generative AI for clinical decision support, automated documentation, and operational efficiencies
  • Lead the integration of emerging technologies aligned with Essentia Health's goals
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for technology adoption, including clinician satisfaction and patient outcomes
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for successful technology adoption
  • Stay informed of trends in clinical informatics and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into the organization's strategic goals
  • Develop and enhance the skills of the clinical informatics team related to emerging technologies
  • Specialty availability and location of position will be taken into consideration for this job. 

Qualifications:

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) or advanced practice provider (NP, PA, CRNA, CNM) required
  • Clinical informatics experience required, with the ability to demonstrate practical examples of successful application in improving clinical workflows or outcomes.
  • Clinical Informatics fellowship training or board certification preferred
  • Experience with EHR systems, particularly Epic
  • Proven leadership in a healthcare setting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative work style with diverse healthcare teams

Compensation

$53 - $200 an hour will vary based on medical specialty. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

For more information:

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

  • MN/WI/ND licensure as required
  • Board Certification in the specialty or sub-specialty
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
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Job Details

Job Title Associate Chief Medical Information Officer
Position Type Full Time
Requisition ID R065023
Location Duluth, Minnesota, 55805
Career Area Physicians