Full-time CIO, Meriplex

A Virtual Chief Information Officer’s (vCIO) reports to the Chief Innovation

Officer (CIO) and is responsible for leveraging their expertise in applying

information technology to help mid-size companies to meet and exceed their

business objectives.  The ideal profile for this position is someone who has

deep understanding of current information technologies, business expertise in an

industry vertical and a proven track record of advising and or leading business

transformation.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Maintain deep knowledge of the client’s specific needs including
• applications, infrastructure, and clinical and administrative workflows.
• Assist clients in developing, maintaining, and managing an IT budget that
• meets their operational and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain written strategic technology roadmaps that address the
• clients evolving needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide strategic direction to clients by leveraging technologies that
• enhance resident care, optimize staff workflows, and ensure compliance.
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements and support compliance efforts
• through appropriate technology solutions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies
• to offer innovative solutions that address sector-specific challenges.
• Conduct IT risk management assessments, focusing on minimizing risks to EPHI
• data, operational continuity, and care quality.
• Lead regular Executive Business Review meetings with C-level executives,
• administrators, and department heads to review IT strategy and outcomes.
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• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Good conceptual knowledge of IT infrastructure, clinical and administrative
• workflows, and software systems used in long-term care facilities.
• Knowledgeable in healthcare compliance, regulations, and technology standards
• specific to healthcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
• translate technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on the financial and operational
• challenges unique to the Orthopedic industry.
• Superior organization, leadership, and facilitation skills, particularly in a
• healthcare setting.
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelors degree required in related field.
• 10 + years of experience in IT consulting or prior experience as CIO in
• specific industry vertical.
• Strong business acumen with ability to communicate business benefits of
• technology investments.
• Strong foundation in financial management with the ability to translate
• technology investments into financial terms.
• Proven track record of maintaining C-level relationships as a trusted advisor
• Physical Demands:
• Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible
• amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull

or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves

sitting most of the time.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the

general nature and level of work performed by employees within this

classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a

comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications

required of employees assigned to this job.

Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions are Equal Employment Opportunity

Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran

status, or disability status.