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Duke Health has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Chief Information Security Officer position.

Duke Health integrates the Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System, Private Diagnostic Clinic, and incorporates the health research programs within the Duke Global Health Institute. Duke University Health System is a world-class hospital and health care network supported by outstanding and renowned clinical faculty, nurses and care teams. Duke’s services span the full continuum of care, from primary care to medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties.

Duke University Health System includes three hospitals – Duke University Hospital on the Duke University Medical Center campus, Duke Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Duke Network Services:

Duke Network Services has more than 25 years of experience in 44 community-based specialty and hospital affiliations across the region and nation. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture between DUHS and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. DUHS joined forces with LifePoint as they share an interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities.

Duke University School of Medicine
Duke University School of Nursing
Duke Global Health Institute
Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Duke Clinical Research Institute

Chief Information Security Officer Position Overview:

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is Duke Health’s senior leader responsible for establishing the information security strategy and direction for the enterprise. A key responsibility will be collaborating with key business and IT leaders to develop security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Duke Health systems and data.

The Chief Information Security Officer will be part of the Duke Health Technology Solutions (DHTS) leadership team. Reporting to the VP/CIO, the CISO will be responsible for technology security across the entire continuum and will partner closely with the Duke University CISO.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree strongly preferred
At least 15 years’ experience in IT
5+ years managing large, cross-functional teams
5+ years practical experience designing and implementing enterprise IT security in healthcare
5+ years working with HIPAA
5+ years working with information security and privacy
Experience with NIST
CISSP certification

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Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters. If you have questions about this position, please email Bryan Kirby.

Hackensack Meridian Health has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Regional Chief Medical Informatics Officers (Central and Southern Regions).

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health includes 17 hospitals and 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations.

HMH Hospitals:

Bayshore Medical Center
Carrier Clinic
Hackensack University Medical Center
Mountainside Medical Center
Palisades Medical Center
Pascack Valley Medical Center
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
JFK Medical Center
John Theurer Cancer Center
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Ocean Medical Center
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center
Southern Ocean Medical Center

Regional Chief Medical Informatics Officers Overview:

Currently, HMH is almost a seven billion dollar organization with over 6% margins. In order to provide the best customer and staff experiences, HMH is divided into three geographic regions.

There are two RCMIO positions available:

Central Region: JFK Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, and Bay Shore Medical Center and the physician practices located in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. They will be implementing Epic in June.
Southern Region: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center and the physician practices located in the area of Monmouth and Ocean counties. They will be implementing Epic in September.

The RCMIOs for the three regions, along with the EVP/CIO to whom these position report, will form a leadership team to collaborate with key clinical leaders, such as the CMOs, CQOs, and the VP of Clinical applications to drive the successful adoption of clinical informatics tools and technology.

Due to the scope and unbelievable pace at which the organization is operating, the RCMIOs will not be able to practice medicine, but prior experience practicing is paramount for building credibility with the medical staff.

Qualifications:

ABMS board certified MD or DO
Licensed to practice medicine in the United States
5+ years of experience in clinical informatics at a director level or above
Certified in one or more clinical Epic modules
Board certified in Clinical Informatics preferred

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Health First has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their System VP Chief Information Officer.

Health First is a not-for-profit, community healthcare system located in Brevard County, Florida. Health First includes four acute care hospitals, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level II NICU, a robust Medical Group, four fitness centers, a vibrant home care division, a hospice care team, a variety of outpatient services, a training and education center and more. Health First is proud to have more than 8,500 associates committed to achieving the top 10th percentile nationwide for quality/no harm, stewardship and customer service.

Health First Hospitals:

Cape Canaveral Hospital
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Palm Bay Hospital
Viera Hospital

Health First also manages their own health plan that provides Group, Individual and Medicare Advantage insurance coverage to more than 150,000 members in six counties.

System VP Chief Information Position Overview:

Health First is a true Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) and is positioned for the future of healthcare. The opportunity to come into the organization as their System Vice President/Chief Information Officer (SVP/ CIO) and be part of a healthcare transformation and integration will be both challenging and rewarding. As an organization with the majority of the market in Brevard County, they are instrumental in the well being of their community. The SVP/CIO will be responsible for enterprise-wide technology, including vision, strategy and leadership.

The SVP/CIO will have responsibility for all information system resources to support Health First hospitals, Ambulatory, Physicians and the Health First Plan divisions. The role will lead the organization in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support the business operations, strategic goals, and health system integrated corporate initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
10+ years of CIO experience in healthcare
Experience with a health plan, insurance or managed care or equivalent experience in a leadership role
5+ years project management experience working in a health care environment or health care systems vendor or consulting firm
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred

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Blanchard Valley Health System has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their next Chief Information Officer.

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is a non-profit, integrated health system with historical roots that exists to serve their community in Northwest Ohio. Dating back 125 years, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has grown from a single hospital to a comprehensive health system offering a full continuum of care. As one of the largest employers in the area with more than 3,000 associates, BVHS serves an eight-county area and benefits from their strong community ties; a group of more than 400 volunteers support them through their contributions of both time and money.

Blanchard Valley Health System offers its employees rewarding careers that positively impact the lives of those in the community. Their employees fill more than just a role, but rather are partners in helping to grow the organization and further their mission of “Caring for a lifetime.”

Chief Information Officer Overview:

The CIO reports to the CEO and is a key member of the senior executive team.

This an opportunity to be the senior decision maker for all areas of IT; decisions making will frequently be outside area of primary expertise. In addition, the CIO will be actively involved in community activities.

The CIO will also serve as the senior IT professional and is the key senior contact with key vendors to ensure they meet their commitments, as well as serving as Chief IT strategist and ensuring a cogent implementable plan to prepare for future IT needs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
CIO or similar leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment
Ten or more years of experience in management and support of healthcare IT
Varied IT experience including shared and outsourced solutions
Experience on an executive leadership team strongly preferred
Experience with practice management, financial management and clinical management information systems a plus
Cerner experience a plus

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MedAllies has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their next Chief Technology Officer.

MedAllies is an innovative, rapidly growing national healthcare consulting firm that focuses on: clinical practice and health system transformation, connecting providers as a health information service provider, and developing software which enables thousands of healthcare providers and organizations to provide efficient and effective patient care. MedAllies has $12 million in revenue with 51 employees.

MedAllies clients include:

Electronic Health Record vendors
Hospitals and Health systems
Integrated delivery networks
Physician practices
Health care communities
State and Federal Governments
Health IT vendors

Chief Technology Officer Position Overview:

The Chief Technology Officer is a top IT position that will oversee a staff of 15 people that includes the software development group.

The Chief Technology Officer has overall responsibility for the long-range direction of technological planning and development in order to attain MedAllies’ strategic goals.

This position reports to the CEO and is responsible for developing and implementing technology strategy to include the planning, implementation, management, administration, security and technical support of IT across departments.

The CTO will evaluate current disaster recovery and ensure a robust plan is in place.

Qualifications:

Healthcare experience, preferably with a vendor
Ability to set a strategic direction and investigate ways to mature the IT organization in areas like Cloud
Software development
Agile experience
Great communication skills
Flexible and reliable
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years in a similar role, 15 years of IT experience

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Charleston Area Medical Center has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify, and present individuals for their IT Manager Revenue Cycle Applications & Business Intelligence position.

As a senior leader in the IT department, the IT Manager, Revenue Cycle Applications & Business Intelligence will join a high-functioning team that is in the midst of an exciting transformation under a new CIO.

Charleston Area Medical Center, in Charleston, West Virginia, is truly a hidden gem in healthcare—as a recipient of the highly prestigious Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award, CAMC provides superior care and employment opportunities for a traditionally underserved community.

Key Network Indicators:

877 beds
800 physicians
Over 6,800 employees
$956 million operating revenue

IT Manager, Revenue Cycle Applications & Business Intelligence Position Description:

After being outsourced for many years, the IT department is developing new change management and governance processes and optimizing Cerner to create functionality that will further elevate the operation of the organization.
The IT Manager will lead a team of 20-30 employees and consultants to manage a suite of financial and revenue cycle applications, including Cerner (revenue cycle, scheduling, registration and HIM documentation imaging), Lawson, and Kronos and as well as business intelligence/analytics reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned manager to continue to develop the skills necessary for an IT executive leadership role. The CIO is especially focused on mentoring her team and providing career ladders.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
Six years revenue cycle/financial application management experience
Strong understanding of revenue cycle operations
Four years in healthcare environment with three years of direct personnel management

Desired:

Master’s degree
Cerner revenue cycle
Experience working with healthcare accounts receivable operating processes
Familiarity with HIM/coding process
Familiarity with data analytics/data mining
Experience with formal IT governance processes
Track record of delivering excellent customer service

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Health First has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Director, Enterprise Data Integration position.

Health First Hospitals:

Cape Canaveral Hospital
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Palm Bay Hospital
Viera Hospital

Health First also manages their own health plan that provides Group, Individual and Medicare Advantage insurance coverage to more than 150,000 members in six counties.

Director, Enterprise Data Integration Overview:

Health First, with their strong position in the county and their exceptional leadership team, is taking data to the next level and is partnering with AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health) to better serve their organization. This is not an acquisition or merger, but instead a partnership to utilize each other’s strengths. Reporting to the System Vice President of IDN Decision Support Analytics, this individual will lead and grow a team, currently of 3-4 people.

Partnering with both the Chief Digital Officer and the Chief Information Officer, this individual will be involved in data architecture, as well as data governance, and will interface with key leadership across all areas of the IDN. In addition, they will be working closely with AdventHealth on shared data. This position provides the opportunity to be a part of cutting edge technology.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree is required
Master’s degree preferred

Management and Experience:

7+ years of healthcare-related data integration to support decision support analytics
Progressive leadership responsibilities
Knowledge of healthcare payer and/or provider analysis and reporting
5+ years of healthcare BI and data management experience
Experience with data architecture
Experience in a multi-entity complex, distributed organization
A background of developing data analytics solutions and performing true data governance

Preferred Skills:

Implementation of an EDW
Health plan technology management
Proven abilities in resource allocation

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Chapters Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify, and present individuals for their Director PMO position.

The Director PMO is a new position and is responsible for ensuring that Chapters Health System’s project management standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of each project’s development and execution.

Chapters Health System, headquartered in Temple Terrace, Florida, has been a progressive leader in hospice, palliative care and home health since 1983. A “Great Place to Work” health system, Chapters Health provides services for Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.

Key Network Indicators:

~15,000 patients
$229 million total assets
$174 million total revenue

Director Project Management Office Position Description:

The Director PMO will report to the CIO, oversee two project managers and other IT staff that manage projects. This position will oversee the project portfolio which includes both IT projects and construction projects. At any given time there are generally 30-40 projects underway. The Project Management Office Director will have an opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization with a visionary new CEO in the midst of an EHR vendor selection.

Qualifications

8 years of project management experience; 4 years of management experience
Demonstrated success managing a range of complex medium to large projects
PMP certification
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders including executive sponsors, department leadership, and business/system analysts
Proven background in educating enterprise-wide staff members about the value of a PMO
Healthcare experience preferred

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Health First has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Interim Director, Enterprise Data Integration position.

Health First Hospitals:

Cape Canaveral Hospital
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Palm Bay Hospital
Viera Hospital

Health First also manages their own health plan that provides Group, Individual and Medicare Advantage insurance coverage to more than 150,000 members in six counties.

Interim Director, Enterprise Data Integration Overview:

This is a six-month interim position. A nationwide search for a full Director of Enterprise Data Integration will commence shortly. The interim could be considered for the full position.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree is required
Master’s degree preferred

Management and Experience:

7+ years of healthcare-related data integration to support decision support analytics
Progressive leadership responsibilities
Knowledge of healthcare payer and/or provider analysis and reporting
5+ years of healthcare BI and data management experience
Experience with data architecture
Experience in a multi-entity complex, distributed organization
A background of developing data analytics solutions and performing true data governance

Preferred Skills:

Implementation of an EDW
Health plan technology management
Proven abilities in resource allocation

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Cincinnati Children’s has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Assistant Vice President, Information Services position.

Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States. The medical center offers comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care. Clinical procedures and treatments pioneered at Cincinnati Children’s are used throughout the world.

The children’s hospital was ranked No. 2 in the 2018-19 Best Children’s Hospitals list published by U.S. News & World Report and has achieved long-standing Most Wired status.

A Best Place to Work

Cincinnati Children’s believes in nurturing employees’ lives as well as their careers. Their benefits equal or surpass other hospitals in the region, and they offer one of the best working environments in our field. They offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a high-energy, high-achievement culture.

Cincinnati Children’s ranked No. 18 in Forbes’ first-ever list of best employers for women in the United States for 2018.
The Human Rights Campaign named Cincinnati Children’s a 2018 Healthcare Equality Leader in recognition for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients, families and employees.
Cincinnati Children’s was inducted in to the Cincinnati Business Courier’s “Best Places to Work Hall of Fame” in 2008.

Assistant Vice President, Information Services Position Overview:

The Assistant Vice President will play a key role in setting strategic direction and shaping the future of technology at Cincinnati Children’s in conjunction with the IT leadership team and key stakeholders in the organization.

The role will be responsible for a variety of areas including:

Business Leadership including management of operating and capital budgets.
Change Leadership: This position partners with senior leaders and managers to lead and facilitate change in the delivery of technology.
People Management: The AVP manages the selection, development, evaluation and discipline of over a team in excess of 60 individuals.
Customer Service: The AVP serves as a source of expertise for enterprise-wide teams, clients, and senior leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s strongly preferred)
Ten years of management experience is required
Ten years of experience within Information Systems is preferred
Strong strategy and planning skills
Customer focused
Demonstrated success leading large projects
Senior management of large-scale ERP, including installs
ITIL process preferred
Complex healthcare environment background, ideally in an academic system
Experience with large, complex organizations

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Please note: this is an exclusive representation by Kirby Partners and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters. If you have questions about this position, please email Steve Bennett.