Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc.
Employment Opportunities

Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc., is the corporate office of Community Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center and St. Catherine Hospital. Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. staff positions in the following areas: Applications/resumes are accepted by postal mail, email or fax. All applications are reviewed and interviews are granted to candidates who meet the qualifications for available position(s). Applications/resumes will remain on file for a period of 6 months; due to the large volume of resumes we receive we ask that you do not contact our office to check on the status of your resume.

Summary of Benefits

Employee Health Plan Physician Network Directories

You may mail/fax your completed application with resume to:

CFNI
Human Resources
901 MacArthur Blvd.
Munster, IN 46321
Fax: (219) 836-7054

or attach your application and/or resume to an email sent to cfnijobs@comhs.org

Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Business Analyst
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FTE: 1.0
FSLA: Salaried
Position Location: TBD

DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Applications Manager, the Business Analyst provides application support and user assistance within the assigned business systems. Assists in the implementation process when installing or upgrading systems and during the testing process to ensure data integrity. Acts as second level support and as an extension of the help desk as part of day to day support duties. Understands assigned applications, their relative value to the business aspects of clinical operations and is able to assist users to maximize the utility of the clinical systems. In this role the Analyst serves as the liaison between the user community, I.T., and other departments as necessary to fulfill I.T. responsibilities. Maintains close communications with immediate supervisor and provides status reports on a regular basis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Associate Degree or education equivalent to 2 years of college required; Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years application support experience with a proficiency in using personal computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Microsoft Office applications, Internet, Intranet, SSL encryption and client/server architectures required.
• Basic understanding of HTML, SQL, UNIX, Cache and relational database design required,
• Basic understanding of healthcare systems and general operations is preferred.
• Administrative Business Analyst requires 2- 4 years Medical Records, Patient Accounting, Financial, or Registration/Admitting experience.
• Nursing Business Analyst requires 2-4 years nursing experience.
• Ancillary Business Analyst requires 2- 4 years of clinical ancillary experience.
• Business Analyst will be required to obtain EPIC certification within one year of being assigned to support the EPIC system.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks is essential.


Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) is responsible for supporting the development of clinical information systems to improve the delivery of patient care. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Health Data Support Services, the CMIO participates in clinical advisory groups providing input and engaging patient care providers including physicians, nursing practitioners, nursing staff, ancillary department personnel, and medical records professionals to facilitate the development and use of the clinical information system. CMIO recommends modifications of these systems to gain maximum efficiency, leverage the clinicians' time, and maximizes communication with affiliates and referring physicians. The CMIO is a member of the development team supporting patient care research to design clinical system features. The CMIO represents the medical community and serves as an advocate of management in promoting the use of information technology in the clinical setting. The CMIO works in concert with Community Healthcare System to design and implement systems and builds relationships with physicians to gain their support of IT initiatives.


Requirements:
  • Licensed physician with recent medical practice required. Board certified in specialty, preferred.
  • An advanced degree in management, such as MBA, MPH or MHA preferred.
  • Experience with medical informatics is highly desirable.
  • Experienced leader with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
  • Possesses good grasp clinical work flow in both inpatient and outpatient settings, interest in clinical information systems and outcomes measurement.
  • Ability to build relationships, including support for aligned planning and IT governance processes, such as support of a clinical IT Steering Committee and physician working groups.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities. Must be approachable, show respect for others and be able to present data with effective communication and presentation skills. A creative thinker with high energy and enthusiasm, and ability to promote concepts of people working together versus individual performance. Ability to listen and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to inspire and negotiate ways through clinician adoption and change management issues.
  • Must have the ability to develop flexible, transferable models for pathways of care.
  • Strong leadership skills with a mature sense of priorities and solid practical experience that can design and implement systems within the framework of technical boundaries.
  • Politically savvy, has a high tolerance for ambiguity and can work successfully in a matrix management model.
  • Systems thinker with strong organizational skills who can pull all the pieces together and deliver on time and within budget.
  • Understands major trends in healthcare and managed care, and is familiar with point of care products and medical informatics trends and tools.



Clinical/Business Analyst
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/HIS PROJECT
FTE: 1.0
FSLA: SALARIED
POSITION LOCATION: TBD

DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Application Manager, the Clinical/Business Analyst (CBA) provides application support and user assistance within the assigned application. The CBA is responsible for the full system cycle whether it is a new system or an upgrade. They act as a second level of support and an extension of the help desk as part of the day to day support duties. The CBA understands their assigned applications, their value to the business aspects of clinical operations and assist users to maximize the utility of the clinical system. In this role, the CBA serves as the liaison between the user community, IT, and other departments as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Associate Degree required; Bachelor Degree preferred in either a health related field or Information Systems. Licensure/Registration/Certification in clinical area of expertise required.
• Three years of acute care clinical experience in nursing or ancillary departments required if coming from a clinical background.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of MS Word and Excel in order to build spreadsheets and database structure.
• Aptitude for details: demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills; able to mediate conflicts; self starter; able to meet deadlines; and maintain meticulous documentation.
• Analytical skills to translate clinical workflow in to the functional build process.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks is essential. Strong customer service and user support skills.
• Must obtain EPIC Application certification during introductory period.



Laboratory Information System (LIS) Administrator
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY/HIS PROJECT
FTE: 1.0
FSLA: SALARIED
POSITION LOCATION: TBD

DESCRIPTION:
The Laboratory Information System Administrator is capable of performing all duties associated with the integration of the LIS System with the Hospital Information System, laboratory services and outreach programs.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Medical Technology.
• MT (ASCP) required or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Laboratory Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years experience relative to LIS operation including specific experience with SoftLab, SoftMic, SoftPath, SoftBank, ODBC (GUI Version) required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks is required.
• Microsoft Office application experience preferred.



PeopleSoft Developer - Human Resources
Department: Information Technology
Full-time, Days
Position Location: Community Hospital


Reporting to the ERP Manager, provides both technical and functional support of the PeopleSoft ERP system for modules as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing day-to-day analytical and technical activities, including functional analysis and support, fit/gap analysis, issue resolution, user support, software architecture and design, user interface design, software module design, interface definition, message definition, documentation, software coding and unit testing, integration, and final testing. Working with the PeopleSoft Developers, provides 2nd level support of Community Healthcare System enterprise wide ERP modules (PeopleSoft 8.x). Provides support as needed to Technical Services, including Database Administrator and PeopleSoft/LINUX System Administrator, and is a liaison between Technical Services and PeopleSoft Developers.

Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree required with emphasis on any area of ERP, or computer science.
  • 2 years minimum PeopleSoft application experience.
  • Strong functional and technical background in assigned area.
  • Strong in Peopletools, SQL, SQR, Windows 2000/2003.
  • PeopleSoft development and business analyst experience required for the specific vacancy and skill sets required for ERP.
  • Significant experience in HRMS/Payroll/Time and Labor required.




Pharmacy Data Specialist
DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY /HIS PROJECT
FTE: 1.0
FSLA: SALARIED
POSITION LOCATION: TBD

DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director, assists in the planning, development, implementation, continuous assessment and support of the system-wide Pharmacy Information Systems; while ensuring that safe and effective pharmaceutical care is provided to the patients/clients/employees of Community Healthcare System.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Indiana Pharmacy Technician licensure required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
OR
Associates degree in Computer/Information Sciences required with 5 years experience in clinical information systems.
• Hospital experience preferred. Prior experience with pharmaceutical billing procedures desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint. Must be able to prepare educational materials and make presentations to varying levels of staff.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.






Principle Trainer
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/HIS PROJECT
FTE: 1.0
FSLA: SALARIED
POSITION LOCATION: TBD

DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Application Manager, the Principle Trainer is responsible for the application training environment and training materials. The Principle Trainer assures the training material meets the project standard and is workflow based. In collaboration with the other Principle Trainers, the Principle Trainers maintains the integrity of their training environment and assures that it meets the project standards. The Principle Trainer provides training to the user community. The Principle Trainer understands their assigned applications, their value to the business aspects of clinical operations and assist users to maximize the utility of the clinical system. As a member of the application team, the Principle Trainer will obtain application certification and assist with the system life cycle.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors Degree required in either education, Information Systems or health related field
• Training experience required to include skills in adult education.
• 2-4 years Health related clinical experience is preferred.
• Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of MS Word and Excel.
• Has an aptitude for details; demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, able mediate conflicts; self-starter; and maintains meticulous documentation.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines is essential.
• Must obtain Epic application certification during introductory period.




Report Writer
Department: Information Technology
FTE: 1.0
Salaried
Position Location: St. Catherine Hospital

Reporting to the Applications Administration Manager, provides report writer support and maintenance for CHS applications as assigned. Uses Crystal, MS Access, SQL Query and/or other report writing tools as needed to accomplish assignments. Acts as third level support and as an extension of the help desk as part of the day-to-day duties. Responds to user requests utilizing best report writing practices in the accomplishment of duties. Maintains close communications with the Applications Administration Manager and provides status reports on a regular basis.

Requirements:
  • Associates Degree required; Bachelors degree preferred with emphasis in Computer Science.
  • Minimum 3 years report writer experience, Crystal preferred.
  • Required to obtain EPIC certification within one year.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal/written).
  • Good working knowledge of various business related applications; healthcare experience preferred.
  • EPIC experience a plus.


Vice President/CIO
Department: Information Technology
FTE: 1.0
FSLA: Salaried
Position Location: St. Catherine Hospital


The Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer of Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. and participates as an integral member of the senior management team.


Directs and manages all activities and provision of Information Technology and Application support for the multi-facility enterprise of CFNI. Establishes appropriate Governance processes as means to communicate with Senior management for their information needs, strategic systems direction and performance of IT Services. Guides and participates in information system selections to ensure common integrated systems support all entities. Supports growing healthcare information needs for hospitals, providers and patients by providing advanced applications, communications and operations. Provides information security services and disaster recovery capabilities.

Requirements:
  • Graduate degree required in computer science, information systems, healthcare administration, business, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years experience required in all aspects of information systems functions including operations management, contracting, negotiations, technical, infrastructure, budgetary, strategic planning, and business and clinical decision support.
  • Experience leading information technology in a medium to large healthcare system.
  • Knowledgeable in all functional areas of the healthcare delivery process.
  • Technical competence in managing complex information systems environments including deployment of multi-tier technology platforms.
  • Customer orientation including willingness to achieve consensus to address problems and concerns.
  • Strategic business and information systems planning experience.
  • Demonstrated ability in change management and uses formal project management methodologies.



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