Health Information Technology Policy & Program Manager 3

Initial Posting Date:

04/11/2024

Application Deadline:

05/02/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,599 - $11,752

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Health Information Technology Policy & Program Manager 3

Job Description:

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for a Health Information Technology Policy & Program Manager to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, management supervisory position with the Health Policy and Analytics (HPA) Division.

What you will do!

The Health IT Policy & Program Manager serves as a key part of OHA's Office of Health IT and Analytics Infrastructure's (OHITAI) leadership team, partnering with the OHITAI Director and OHA leaders to ensure that health IT supports Oregon's health equity and health reform priorities. This person in this position manages the strategic direction of the Health IT Policy & Program unit, which is responsible for broad and diverse functions related to health IT policy, programs, partner engagement, and limited health IT technology services. The person in this position will also serve as a key point of contact externally and as a subject matter expert for health IT within OHA.

• Health IT includes electronic health records, patient tools like patient portals (e.g., MyChart), and tools that support electronic health information sharing, such as health information exchange (HIE) and community information exchange (CIE).

This position provides hands-on guidance, coordination, leadership, feedback, and technical assistance to staff in this unit. Bodies of work include committee management (e.g., staffing the Health IT Oversight Council (HITOC)), strategic planning, policy and program development, environmental scan of health IT adoption/use in Oregon, partner engagement, annual compliance reviews of Medicaid Coordinated Care Organization Health IT Roadmaps, management of OHA's public/private partnership - Health IT Commons, and other contract and financial management. Please see the position description for more detail on the scope of this unit. The person in this position will work with key healthcare consumer and industry partners, as well as engaging with committees and building collaborative partnerships to improve this work.

The person in this position should have strong experience in staff and team management, policy and program development, project management, and interpersonal skills and poise, and will have a substantial amount of autonomy requiring exceptional skills in self-direction, as well as navigating complex situations and competing demands. The position works regularly with partners across OHA as well as other state agencies; contractors and vendors; committees and workgroups; members of the community including community-based organizations; representatives of the health care industry, including health insurers, CCOs, hospitals, health care providers, and clinics; advocacy groups; and other external partners and interested parties. This position will play an integral role in supporting HPA's contribution to OHA's 10-year goal of eliminating health inequities.

The Health IT Policy & Program Manager must demonstrate recognition of the value of individual and cultural differences and help to create a work environment where diverse talents, abilities and views are valued and encouraged.

Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland.

Please click the link below to view the position description.

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs/PostionDescriptions/HPA%20OHITAI%20HIT%20Policy%20Program%20Manager%203%20PD%20Classification%207333%204.11.24%20HM%20Susan%20Otter.pdf

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; and we promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

This position falls under the Health Policy and Program Manager 3 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $ 7,599.00-$ 11,752.00 USD Monthly.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience effectively managing program teams; knowledge of management principles, including planning, organizing, supervision, and decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing written reports, policy analyses, and synthesizing information into actionable information.

• Demonstrated ability to convene, lead, and facilitate working groups (e.g., committees, workgroups, etc.), or managing/overseeing staff who do this work. Ability to gain consensus among members with diverse views.

• Experience leading policy and program teams to develop strategic and operational plans and producing documents for internal leadership and external audiences including lay people and non-health care experts.

• In depth knowledge of state and federal health care policy and research.

• Knowledgeable of health information technology or demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly.

• Knowledge and experience in analysis of complicated rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of principles of health equity

• Prefer experience developing, implementing, or evaluating policies and programs that promote equity and inclusion.

• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.

• Demonstrated ability leading a team to deliver complete and professional products, working independently with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of financial management, budgets, contract management, and program management; as well as experience conceptualizing and completing projects independently.

How to apply:

Complete the online application

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This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tracy Blach at 503-509-5513 or tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• Please note this position closes May 2, at 11:59 PM the day BEFORE the date listed as the closing date. Please note that some recruitments have been receiving large numbers of applicants - we may close this recruitment early if we receive more than 100 applications.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time - unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.