Director of IT (Onsite)

Job Description

Job Description

Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. is Pittsburgh’s leading independent practice of primary care physicians, operating out of multiple locations north of the Pittsburgh area. We strive to provide all of our patients with quality care that emphasizes health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and personalized action steps.

Reimagine your IT leadership career with Genesis Medical Associates. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Director to lead our internal IT department. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT operations, managing a team of 4 IT professionals, and ensuring that our technology infrastructure supports the organization’s goals.

The IT Director will oversee system security and upgrades and maintain seamless internal support for all employees. To be successful, the Genesis IT Director will be a talented hands-on problem solver and will maintain and manage a robust risk assessment framework and perform detailed technical analysis to ensure our technology stack is efficient, secure and aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

· Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices.

· Align IT strategies with the organization’s goals to enhance operational efficiency.

· Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve security, productivity, and performance.

Operations & Support

· Oversee daily IT operations, ensuring timely internal support for all staff.

· Manage network infrastructure, servers, workstations, and telecommunications systems.

· Ensure high availability, security, and performance of IT systems.

· Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, including data protection and compliance.

Team Management

· Lead and mentor a team of five IT professionals.

· Manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.

· Assign projects, set priorities, and oversee workload distribution.

Hardware & Software Management

· Maintain and upgrade IT hardware, including servers, workstations, and network equipment.

· Manage software licensing, updates, and system integrations.

· Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Vendor & Budget Management

· Work with external vendors to negotiate contracts and procure IT services/equipment.

· Manage the IT department’s budget and expenditures effectively.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s Degree a plus.
• 5+ years of IT management experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with network infrastructure, server management, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of EHR/EMR systems, Athena Practice Solutions and Microsoft Great Plains a plus.
• HIPAA compliance, and healthcare IT regulations knowledge.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, risk analysis, security architecture, and BIA as well as incident response.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-level projects and dive into systems, networks and infrastructure when needed.

Preferred Skills

• Proven staff management experience with excellent leadership and communication ability.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including system upgrades and migrations.
• HIPAA and IT compliance experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• SQL and database management experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package and four weeks PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.

Genesis Medical Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services.