Health IT Manager (Rural Health Transformation Program)

The RHTP Health IT Manager provides day-to-day management of health information technology projects within HPCA’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Building on Hawaii Primary Care Association’s (HPCA’s) health data and informatics work, the role coordinates EHR modernization, interoperability, health information exchange, cybersecurity readiness, and technical assistance for participating community health centers (CHCs). Working under senior leadership, the Manager translates project priorities into coordinated action, monitors performance and risks, supports partners and vendors, and helps deliver timely, sustainable, and measurable results.

Duties

1) Manage assigned RHTP health IT projects from planning through implementation, stabilization, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

2) Coordinate EHR/EMR modernization, interoperability, FHIR and ADT readiness, health information exchange participation, cybersecurity readiness, and related infrastructure work.

3) Maintain project plans, roles, milestones, documentation, decision processes, and accountability across HPCA teams, community health centers, vendors, consultants, and partners.

4) Conduct health IT readiness, workflow, and data quality assessments and provide training, technical assistance, implementation, and post-go-live support.

5) Monitor deliverables, budgets, risks, dependencies, and emerging needs; resolve barriers and elevate significant issues to program leadership.

6) Serve as the super user and trainer for multiple EHR platforms, providing technical assistance, workflow optimization, user training, troubleshooting, and best practice guidance to CHC staff.

7) Use project and operational data to communicate performance, decisions, risks, and impact and to guide continuous improvement.

8) Build effective relationships with participating organizations, government agencies, funders, technology partners, and other stakeholders.

9) Supervises staff and manages relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration, strong performance, and a shared commitment to project outcomes.

10) Provides additional assistance and support as assigned.

1) Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, in health informatics, information systems, computer science, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.

2) Five or more years of experience in health IT implementation, EHR/EMR optimization, interoperability, cybersecurity, or healthcare technology project management.

3) Experience with community health centers, rural providers, safety-net organizations, or multi-organization healthcare initiatives preferred.

4) Working knowledge of health IT modernization, vendor coordination, data exchange standards, workflow improvement, and healthcare privacy and security requirements.

5) Ability to coordinate projects, guide staff or contractors, provide technical assistance, and manage multiple priorities without direct supervisory authority.

6) Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Azara DRVS, or similar analytics platforms is preferred.

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance