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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Health Informatics Project Manager to lead and coordinate health information technology (HIT) projects across healthcare organizations. This role is essential in ensuring the successful implementation, integration, and optimization of digital health systems, including electronic health records (EHR), clinical decision support systems, and other health IT solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both healthcare and information technology, with proven experience in project management methodologies and stakeholder engagement.
As a Health Informatics Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA and HL7. You will work closely with clinical staff, IT teams, vendors, and executive leadership to align project goals with organizational objectives and patient care outcomes.
Key to this role is the ability to translate clinical needs into technical requirements and to facilitate communication between diverse teams. You will also be expected to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope. Familiarity with agile and waterfall project management methodologies is essential, as is experience with health informatics tools and platforms.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery by improving the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of health information systems. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance patient care and have a track record of successful project delivery in healthcare settings, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and manage health IT projects from initiation to completion
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinicians, IT staff, and vendors
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards
- Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed
- Facilitate communication between technical and clinical stakeholders
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Prepare and present project status reports to leadership
- Ensure quality assurance and user acceptance testing
- Support training and change management initiatives
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, IT, or related field
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing health IT projects
- Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and systems
- Knowledge of EHR systems and health data standards
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies
- Familiarity with HIPAA, HL7, and other healthcare regulations
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a health IT project you managed from start to finish?
- How do you ensure compliance with healthcare data privacy regulations?
- What project management methodologies are you most comfortable with?
- How do you handle conflicts between clinical and technical teams?
- What EHR systems have you worked with?
- How do you manage project scope changes?
- Describe your experience with stakeholder communication.
- What tools do you use for project tracking and reporting?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a multi-project environment?
- What strategies do you use for risk management in projects?
