Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:47430 IS Administration

Job Description:Essentia Health is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient care and clinician efficiency through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

The Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO) at Essentia Health is a key leader focused on integrating emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, to support clinical practice and advance our mission. This role emphasizes innovative thinking, problem-solving, and solutions that enhance quality patient care, improve patient experience, and increase clinician efficiency. The position involves 0.4 FTE in informatics and 0.6 FTE in clinical practice, ensuring a balanced approach to technology leadership and direct patient care.

Education Qualifications:

Job Title: Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO)

Accountability: Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)

Administrative/Management Partner: Clinical Informatics Program Manager

Overview:

Essentia Health is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient care and clinician efficiency through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

The Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO) at Essentia Health is a key leader focused on integrating emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, to support clinical practice and advance our mission. This role emphasizes innovative thinking, problem-solving, and solutions that enhance quality patient care, improve patient experience, and increase clinician efficiency.

The position involves 0.4 FTE in informatics and 0.6 FTE for clinical ensuring a balanced approach to technology leadership and direct patient care.  The FTE for clinical could be flexible if someone wanted to work part-time, .2FTE--.6FTE.

Characteristics:

Innovative thinker with a focus on problem-solving and developing solutionsCommitted to enhancing quality patient care and improving patient experienceDedicated to increasing clinician efficiency and experienceCurious and engaged in supporting clinicians to deliver efficient, quality patient careExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong leadership skills with experience in leading collaborative interdisciplinary teamsInterested in personal leadership development and investing in the leadership development of team membersAble to navigate a highly matrixed organizationHighly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skillsSelf-motivated and adept at navigating ambiguity with minimal direction

Responsibilities:

Drive the adoption of generative AI for clinical decision support, automated documentation, and operational efficienciesLead the integration of emerging technologies aligned with Essentia Health's goalsEstablish and monitor KPIs for technology adoption, including clinician satisfaction and patient outcomesCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams for successful technology adoptionStay informed of trends in clinical informatics and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into the organization's strategic goalsDevelop and enhance the skills of the clinical informatics team related to emerging technologiesSpecialty availability and location of position will be taken into consideration for this job. 

Qualifications:

Medical degree (MD or DO) or advanced practice provider (NP, PA, CRNA, CNM) requiredClinical informatics experience required, with the ability to demonstrate practical examples of successful application in improving clinical workflows or outcomes.Clinical Informatics fellowship training or board certification preferredExperience with EHR systems, particularly EpicProven leadership in a healthcare settingStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCollaborative work style with diverse healthcare teams

Compensation

$53 - $200 an hour will vary based on medical specialty. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

For more information:

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

MN/WI/ND licensure as requiredBoard Certification in the specialty or sub-specialty

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

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Weekends:

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.

Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.