Information Systems Ambulatory Manager

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care. 

Career Opportunities within Kern Medical for qualifying positions include many benefits such as:

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Under the direction of the Director, Practice Management, the Information Systems Ambulatory Manager will plan, develop, coordinate, direct and evaluate the system integration, maintenance and coordination of information within Cerner and related information systems used by Ambulatory Services departments at Kern Medical.  In addition, this position will be responsible to provide all systems related training and mentorship for Ambulatory Services staff beginning at the new hire stage of employment and continuing throughout employment history.  This role includes the responsibility to provide data and interpretation to Ambulatory Services leadership staff for possible employee corrective actions. 

The incumbent in this position will support and/or facilitate information systems infrastructure compliance and education.  Works with staff and providers to manage additional systems builds that ensure Ambulatory Services departments work at the highest level of quality and productivity.   The data that is managed is confidentiality sensitive as it includes business contracts and productivity data. 

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

High School graduate or GED equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree preferred, but combination of work experience and college education acceptable. At least five years of experience working in the information technology, healthcare industry, specifically in referral management, scheduling and reimbursement Strong project management skills are required.  Highly refined analyst skills are required, including the ability to include communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.  Strong Excel skills are required.  Knowledge of data extraction and database management is a must.

Medicare, Medi-Cal, and all commercial insurances as well as state and federal government funding programs and reimbursement guidelines.  HIPAA privacy and security regulations and medical terminology.  Electronic medical record design and use in all aspects of scheduling, registration and authorizations.

Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate a positive attitude.   Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and representatives of other groups and organizations.  Learn new technology.   Gather and analyze information.   Help employees work effectively and efficiently in a rapidly changing environment.   Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.   Make effective presentations using a variety of methods and media.   Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports.  

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. 

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.