Manager of IT Business Services Applications (Exempt)

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Serves as a primary resource for all business applications, including quality assurance, EMR and long-term support, and third-party applications. Manages, evaluates, plans, and organizes all efforts related to the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of business applications.

Responsible for all aspects of employee management, departmental management, and the creation of a professional practice environment that focuses on patient safety, customer service, and the organizational mission, vision and values.

Administrative responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, monitoring and implementing all activities in area of responsibility and employee performance management. Maintains efficient and effective department operation, which includes compliance with and requiring employee compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols and licensing or certification standards.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or computer related major or suitable work experience.
• Five plus years experience in a healthcare setting.
• Five plus years experience in information systems or relevant IT field.
• Three plus years leadership or direct management experience.
• Must complete all required application course work and obtain applicable EMR certification within nine months of hire date.
• Recent EMR selection and implementation preferred.