Client Summary:

• Tools to help your team engage and retain patients
• Improve patient experiences
• Run a more profitable practice
• EHR and PM solutions tailored for ophthalmology and optometry practices

Position Responsibilities:

Information Technology Leadership:

• Define and execute the company’s overall IT vision, strategy, and roadmap to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead enterprise-wide IT initiatives including application development, systems architecture, infrastructure, and end-user technology services.
• Ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that support healthcare workflows, data exchange, and patient engagement platforms.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT goals with business strategy and emerging industry trends.

Information Security & Compliance:

• Serve as the company’s Information Security Officer (ISO) and lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, policy, and governance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive enterprise information security and risk management program to ensure the protection of data, systems, and assets.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards such as HIPAA, HITECH, SOC 2, and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and security audits. Oversee incident response planning and execution.
• Manage data privacy, vendor risk, and access control policies across the organization.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management:

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing IT and security team.
• Manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and lead vendor evaluations related to IT infrastructure and security solutions.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) to monitor IT performance and security posture.

Experience & Skills:
Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise IT and security programs in a healthcare or health IT environment.
• Deep understanding of healthcare technologies, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems, HL7/FHIR standards, and protected health information (PHI) handling.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in IT Management, Healthcare Administration, or Business.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, HCISPP, or CISA.
• Experience with secure cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure), mobile health platforms, and digital transformation initiatives.

Compensation $170k-$200k, flexible schedules and paid time off to health and retirement plans, all eligible employees receive access to our company benefits