Position I: Health Information Technology (HIT) Project Manager

Position II: Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator

The Vermont Rural Health Alliance (VRHA), a program of Bi-State Primary Care Association, has been funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to implement a Health Information Technology (HIT) Project on behalf of Vermont's Federally Qualified Health Centers to ensure that data in health center electronic health records is structured, reliable, and complete and that their electronic health records are connected to Vermont's Health Information Exchange (HIE) Network and Clinical Data Repository. This two-year project will enable the health centers to conduct quality improvement activities and will ensure their maximum participation in state and federal health care reform opportunities. including a role in the forefront of the statewide expansion of the Vermont Blueprint for Health.

Bi-State Primary Care Association is hiring a HIT Project Manager to implement the Health Information Technology Project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing and implementing the project work plan, day-to-day activities, and budgets; facilitating health center participation at all levels; managing internal and external relationships with the VRHA member community health centers, the Vermont Blueprint for Health, and Vermont's Regional HIT Extension Center; and developing additional network HIT/HIE and data-related services. The position requires some in-state travel, and a valid Vermont or New Hampshire driver's license is necessary. The HIT Project Manager will supervise up to two staff and manage multiple contractor and vendor relationships. Three to five years project management experience, a strong knowledge of HIT/HIE, and an understanding of the Vermont health care environment are preferred. The successful applicant will thrive in a team-based office surrounded by innovative thinkers.

Bi-State Primary Care Association is hiring a Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator to join the project team in implementing the Health Information Technology Project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coaching health center clinical providers in workflow redesign to ensure data integrity in electronic health records; analyzing network-level patient data to identify areas of excellence; and leading health centers in quality improvement initiatives. The position requires in-state travel, and a valid Vermont or New Hampshire driver's license is necessary. A strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and an understanding of the Vermont health care environment including the role of health information technology/exchange within the Blueprint for Health are preferred. Current clinical licensure with three to five years clinical experience is also preferred. The successful applicant will thrive in a team-based office surrounded by innovative thinkers.

Interested candidates may send cover letter, including salary requirements and resume, via email to employment@bistatepca.org, or mail to: Bi-State Primary Care Association, Attn: HR, 3 South Street, Concord, NH 03301. Salary requirements must be included to be considered. No telephone calls please.

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