
Director of IT
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops and implements IT strategies: planning short-term and long-term roadmaps and architecture that aligns with organizational goals and ensures scalability, security, and efficiency.
- Stays current with technology trends and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction.
- Leads and manages the IT team: recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates IT team members. Sets performance objectives, mentors employees, and creates a culture of service, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Oversees IT operations and infrastructure: directs the installation, maintenance, and support of networks, servers, databases, telecommunications, and other systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Develops standards: establishes standards for hardware and software, management of backups, and disaster-recovery planning, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation.
- Develops policies: establishes and enforces IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent practices and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluates equipment and software needs and negotiates contracts with vendors.
- Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders: serves as the primary liaison between IT and the organization, communicating technology strategies and providing technical guidance.
- Serves as HIPAA Security office for the organization.
- Demonstrated skill in leading and managing infrastructure projects in a healthcare environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information systems or related field is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in a health care setting is required.
- Advanced experience in healthcare IT operations and management is essential, including several years supervising teams and managing complex projects.
- Proven track record of leading IT departments, implementing technology strategies and managing budgets.
- Experience with ITIL standards and other system development methodologies.
- Experience negotiating with vendors, managing contracts, and aligning IT spending with organization goals.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
- Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians and other team members.
- A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
- Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
- Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays annually
- Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
- Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
- Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance
- Guided by our values of dedicating to excellence, compassionate and joyful connection, inclusive collaboration, listening humbly, and leading with integrity.
- The largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical and surgical practice in Oregon with a team of 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and our business office.
- Dedicated to providing the highest value care tailored to the needs of each unique patient.
- Proud to be consistently ranked by our employees as a Top 10 Workplace by The Oregonian.
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: We are more than an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and embrace differences and a diversity of backgrounds. Our goal is for patients, physicians, and team members to see and feel diversity, equity, safety, and inclusion in all aspects of their interactions with TOC clinics and administration.
- A safe workplace: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace for the safety of our patients and employees. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screenings.