Program Manager Ii / Director Of Inpatient Informatics / Onit

Salary: $66,892.00 - $123,763.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 160138
Agency: Department of Mental Health-DIS Columbia
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: 2/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number:: 60007185
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 8
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:30-5:00). Will be required to carry an on-call phone. Also, will require some afterhours work.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health - Division of Inpatient Services, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Program Manager II, working under the Supervision of the SCDMH IT Director, in collaboration with the Division of Inpatient Services (DIS), you will support the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) administrators, physicians, clinicians, health care workers, affiliates and partners by managing clinical information software systems for the purpose of improving performance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, treatment outcomes, health care delivery, and strategic planning. This position promotes future and present adoption of Electronic Health Record functionality, analytics, and functional reporting by designing building and testing clinical information systems.
Responsibilities for this Program Manager II include but are not limited to:

• Improves the quality and effectiveness of the SCDMH ONIT and DIS by providing leadership, coordination, facilitation, evaluation, and optimization for the electronic health records, and other software utilized for operational purposes. Effectiveness is reflected in improved patient outcomes and organizational performance.
• Assists with education, training,and research for clinical information systems. Forecasts knowledge needs for complex multi-system changes. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes a multidisciplinary team concept and reflects the organization's mission and philosophy.
• Serves as an expert resource to other SCDMH leaders, clinicians, and other employees to identify data needs, information, and technology that will help evaluate clinical practice workflow, performance, quality, treatment outcomes, compliance, employee competence related to information and technology.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and regular updating of DIS policies and procedures based upon the most current DMH and DIS directives, clinical care practice standards. and accrediting/licensing body regulations.
• Recommends and utilizes software for data collection and management according to SCDMH needs and in compliance with corporate, HIPAA, Harassment-Free Workplace, EPMS, and Cultural Awareness policies. Participates in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of current practice.
• Establishes 24/7 coverage plans for SCDMH informatics needs.
• Provides supervision for clinical informatics resource staff.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in nursing and four (4) years' experience in a senior leadership role in a hospital or inpatient setting. Licensure by the SC Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Informatic certification.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must possess an excellent understanding of utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) to positively transform clinical practice by improving the quality of documentation of patient care, reducing costs, and driving user satisfaction across the care continuum. Knowledge of the clinical information systems implementation process, integration of workflows, use and support methodologies, regulatory requirement, strategic and tactical planning, and group dynamics. Must be knowledgeable of healthcare trends (including healthcare reform), competitive intelligence, data analytics, big data, and emerging technologies. The selected candidate must be able to perform MAPS and emergency care to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies. May be exposed to blood and other hazardous materials. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; may be required to lift more in times of emergencies. Must carry a SCDMH issued cell phone to respond to afterhours emergencies and assist with system downtime outside of normal business hours.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a master's degree from an accredited college/university in nursing and four (4) years' experience in a senior leadership role in a hospital or inpatient setting?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed by the SC Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No

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For the Department of Mental Health, have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.
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How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for question #8 above, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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