Baptist Health Care · 1 day ago
Vice President - Chief Information Officer
Pensacola, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBaptist Health Care is seeking a strategic, innovative, and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the organization’s digital transformation and information technology strategy. The CIO will be responsible for aligning technology initiatives with Baptist Health Care’s mission to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the health system.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with organizational goals and clinical priorities
Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and data governance
Lead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration, interoperability, and modernization of legacy systems
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to ensure technology solutions support high-quality patient care
Drive innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other regulatory requirements related to health information systems
Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and technology procurement
Lead and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Monitor IT performance metrics and report progress to executive leadership and the board
Oversee the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of the organization’s EHR system (e.g., Epic, Oracle Health)
Ensure EHR systems are fully integrated with clinical workflows and support quality care delivery
Collaborate with clinical informatics and operational teams to enhance usability, reduce clinician burden, and improve documentation efficiency
Lead initiatives to improve data interoperability, patient access, and health information exchange
Monitor EHR performance and user satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement based on feedback and analytics
Champion the integration of artificial intelligence and automation to enhance clinical decision support, operational workflows, and patient engagement
Evaluate and implement AI-driven tools for diagnostics, population health management, and predictive modeling
Ensure ethical and responsible use of AI technologies, addressing bias, transparency, and data privacy
Collaborate with data scientists and informatics leaders to leverage data for strategic insights and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; master's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare IT or digital transformation
Proven success in leading enterprise-wide technology initiatives in a complex healthcare environment
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and regulatory compliance
Experience with EHR systems and health information exchange platforms
Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Successfully led a hospital Electronic Health Record implementation- Epic or Oracle Health
Preferred
Experience in a multi-hospital health system or integrated delivery network
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and risk management
Knowledge of AI applications in healthcare and digital health innovation
Company
Baptist Health Care
Baptist Health Care is a healthcare organization that offers behavioral health, cancer care, and emergency medicine.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christine Johnson, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Joyce Nichols
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
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