Texas Health Action is a community-informed 501(c)(3) healthcare nonprofit serving LGBTQIA+ people and individuals affected by HIV. Since 2015, the organization has worked to make quality health services more accessible through stigma-free care, community outreach, and education. Its Kind Clinic program provides Central Texans with sexual health services such as PrEP and PEP access, HIV and STI testing, STI treatment, and gender-affirming care in a safe, supportive environment.
Vice President, Health Information and Technology – Texas Health Action (Austin, Hybrid)
Lead information technology and health information management for Texas Health Action, covering clinical applications, data, cybersecurity, and governance. Shape technology strategy that supports equitable healthcare services across Texas.
Description
- Lead the organization’s IT and Health Information Management functions at a senior level
- Build and maintain a multi-year technology and data strategy with the CEO and executive team
- Convert organizational priorities into technology roadmaps, budgets, and operating plans
- Counsel executive leaders on emerging technologies, digital health developments, and data capabilities
- Maintain secure, dependable, scalable, and cost-effective information systems
- Direct infrastructure, end-user support, vendor and contract management, cybersecurity, and risk programs
- Oversee EHR, clinical, practice management, revenue cycle, telehealth, and clinical workflow technologies
- Manage health information governance, data quality, documentation standards, and information lifecycles
- Lead enterprise reporting, dashboards, quality and compliance reporting, population health, and performance analytics
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable state and federal reporting obligations
- Guide cybersecurity strategy, incident response readiness, and privacy protections
- Partner with compliance and legal teams on audits and risk reduction
- Act as the organization’s security officer
- Manage IT and HIM leaders while developing a capable, mission-focused team
- Strengthen collaboration between technology teams and departments across the organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, healthcare administration, business, computer science, or a related discipline
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare IT, health information systems, or digital health
- At least five years in a senior leadership position at the Director, Senior Director, or Vice President level
- Proven oversight of EHR and clinical systems, IT infrastructure and security, and healthcare data and reporting
- Experience turning organizational strategy into technology roadmaps and operational delivery
- Strong experience managing vendors and overseeing budgets
- Experience in nonprofit healthcare, community health, public health, or other complex regulated settings is strongly preferred
- Basic PC proficiency, including Windows and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA standards
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills
- Availability to work 40 hours per week, including some weekends when required
- Ability to meet specified physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
- Official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses may be requested before a final offer
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Basic and voluntary life insurance, including AD&D
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Training and professional development
- Parental leave
- Longevity pay