Executive Director of Epic &

Clinical Applications

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Contents

About Presbyterian Health ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Experience & Qualifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Community Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Albuquerque Fast Facts .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Accolades ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Schools ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Recreation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Housing ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Cost of Living .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Procedure for Candidacy ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

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About Presbyterian Health

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of the patients, members and communities they serve. They are a locally owned and operated not-for-profit healthcare system known nationally for their extensive experience in integrating healthcare financing and delivery. They serve one in three New Mexicans with healthcare or coverage.

Presbyterian by the numbers (2015 data) • 8 hospitals • 981 hospital beds • 30+ multi-specialty or primary care clinics • 734,906 customers served • 12,00 employees • 2,800 employed nurses • More than $120M annually in community benefit • Largest health plan base in New Mexico with over 600,000 members • Expanding outside of New Mexico

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2016 Recognition Includes • Presbyterian Hospital receives Healthgrades’ 2016 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical

Excellence™ Award. • U.S. News & World Report Names Presbyterian Best Regional Hospital. • Presbyterian Recognized by Healthgrades for Excellence in Eight Specialties. • Presbyterian Hospital Wins Consumer Choice Award for 21st Year from National Research

Corporation. Mission & Values

For more information, please visit: https://www.phs.org/

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Position Description

Title Executive Director of Epic and Clinical Applications

Location Albuquerque, New Mexico

Responsible To Chief Information Officer

As part of the IT senior leadership team, this position provides an opportunity to lead a large team responsible for the adoption of Epic and other clinical systems in a large, integrated delivery system. The individual will be driving adoption and working with high level executives within the organization. Workflow, problem solving, and coaching and mentoring your team will be key components of this position. The Executive Director of Epic and Clinical Ancillary Applications is responsible for oversight and management of all clinical and ancillary applications in the inpatient and ambulatory setting. The Executive Director provides leadership including staff, strategic direction, budget management and development, and implementation and maintenance of these systems through Life Cycle Management methodology in a service-oriented manner. Key relationships include the Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Medical Information Officer, and the VP of Revenue Cycle. Interacts at all levels with PHS operational leadership and is a vital member of the IT Senior Leadership Team. About the position • IT organization of approximately 300 FTEs and 150 contractors • Position reports to the CIO • IT operating budget approximately $125 million with capital spend about $25 million • Epic fully implemented, including Healthy Planet • Position currently filled with a consultant • Will lead Epic optimization

Responsibilities • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a team of over 100 people including 2 Senior

Managers and 6 Managers • Engage customers throughout the organization and provide leadership on optimization • Performance Excellence - Establish departmental metrics/goals and objectives; report

department accomplishments and plans on a regular basis.

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• Manage a budget of approximately $40-$50M • Compliance Excellence - Ensure compliance with all regulatory and security requirements

associated with system implementation and ongoing support • Operational Excellence - Direct, organize & control the planning, deployment and

maintenance of the Presbyterian Healthcare Services enterprise-wide software systems • Support and comply with IT systems management processes and metrics (i.e. problem

management, change management, configuration management, escalation management, release management, etc.)

Successful Candidates • Provide strong internal leadership and a vision around optimization • Mentor and coach employees • Help drive adoption of clinical systems • Effective communication with stakeholders and the ability to say “no” when appropriate

Experience & Qualifications • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage • Epic experience • Clinical background preferred • Bachelor’s degree • Master’s degree preferred

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Community Information

Under the glow of the Sandia Mountains and along the cottonwoods of the Rio Grande River Valley, nearly one million residents call the Albuquerque metro area home. Albuquerque offers an ideal setting in which to live, work and thrive.

Albuquerque Fast Facts

• 310 days of sunshine a year • 902,731 metro population • Average seasonal temperatures:

o Winter - 38° o Spring - 57° o Summer - 77° o Fall - 52°

• Albuquerque was ranked the 13th best commute city in the nation; 23-minute average commute time

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Accolades • Outdoor Magazine ranked Albuquerque one of the 10 Best Big Cities for Active Families. • Albuquerque ranked one of 2016's Most Fun Cities in American by Wallethub.com • Albuquerque ranked one of the Best Fall Escapes in the United States by National

Geographic. • Wallethub.com named Albuquerque one of the Most Pet-Friendly Cities in the US. • Thrillist ranked Albuquerque one of the 10 Cities with the Cleanest Air in America. • Albuquerque ranked one of America's Favorite Places in Travel + Leisure's survey. • Zippia.com named Albuquerque as the sixth best city in America to Achieve Work-Life

Balance. • Business Insider named Albuquerque one of The 15 Most Underrated Foodie Cities in the

US. • Travel + Leisure ranked Albuquerque one of America's 20 Best Cities for Beer Lovers. • Albuquerque was ranked number 1 on Travel + Leisure's Best Picnic Spots in America. • CBSNews.com ranked Albuquerque one of The 9 Best Up and Coming Towns for College

Grads. • Albuquerque was ranked one of America's Best Cities for Sweet Desserts by Travel +

Leisure. • Walk Score ranked Albuquerque among the Top 20 Most Bikeable Cities. • Albuquerque was ranked one of the 30 Best Cities for Staying Healthy by AARP.com. • Albuquerque named one of the Friendliest Cities in America by Travel + Leisure. • Travel + Leisure named Albuquerque one of America's 20 Most Charming Cities. • Travel + Leisure ranked Albuquerque one of the Best Cities for Food Snobs.

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• Albuquerque was named one of the Top 10 most wildlife-friendly cities in the USA by USA Today.

Schools • New Mexico also has one of the largest concentrations of PhDs per capita in the nation. • There are elementary schools through high schools that have greatschools.com ratings of 9 or 10 (out

of 10). • There are over 70,000 college students in the Albuquerque metro area enrolled in a wide range of

programs. • Colleges and universities will campuses in Albuquerque include the University of New Mexico, Art

Center Design College, and the University of Phoenix.

Recreation

• Year-round recreational opportunities abound on than 28,000 acres of open space and miles of biking and walking trails throughout the city and metro area.

• The Sandia Mountains are an easy 10 minute drive from downtown and have a multitude of trails to enjoy. The city boasts over 30,000 acres of parks and open space.

• Eight major skiing/snowboarding destinations are within close proximity.

• Seventeen golf courses. • Albuquerque’s international balloon fiesta attracts more

than 800,000 visitors from all over the world each October. Hundreds of hot air balloons fill Albuquerque’s blue sky at dawn for ten days every October.

• The area is home to over 400 miles of bike paths. Albuquerque is a very bike friendly town with accessible, safe trails and bike lanes running throughout the city.

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Housing • Albuquerque is consistently ranked for its housing affordability and stable home prices; the median

single family home price in was $193,500 (Source: National Association of Realtors, 2nd quarter 2016) • Desirable neighborhoods include:

o Nob Hill - Located along historic Route 66 (Central Ave) near the University of New Mexico, this vibrant area boasts lively eateries and local shops. Nob Hill is a progressive blend of fashion and modern tastes with most amenities located within walking distance.

o Old Town - Albuquerque was established more than 300 years ago in the Old Town district. With a variety of museums, art galleries and boutique stores, this area draws visitors from all over the world. Old Town still maintains its cultural charm with traditional adobe and Spanish style architecture.

o Downtown - This area is home to the City’s nightlife. Live music, nightclubs, theaters and many dining options abound. Housing options range from classic Victorian homes to newly redeveloped urban lofts. Easy access to transportation makes Downtown a friendly work-live environment.

o Eastside - Situated near the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, housing options range from condos to multi-million dollar estates. There is plenty of open space for hiking, biking and walking your dog as well as breathtaking views of the mountains and City.

o North Valley/Los Ranchos/Corrales - Horse stables, farms and country living describes this area. Located along the banks of the Rio Grande amid the cottonwood trees and lush fields of alfalfa, this area is visually different from much of Albuquerque.

o Santa Fe – About an hour away from Albuquerque, Santa Fe is renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and vibrant creative arts scene with over 300 galleries. The city is the oldest state capital in the US and the historic district’s crooked streets wind past adobe landmarks with a backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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Cost of Living Albuquerque U.S.

Overall 97 100

Grocery 97.2 100

Health 96 100

Housing 90 100

Utilities 100 100

Transportation 94 100

Miscellaneous 109 100

For more information visit: https://www.abq.org

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Procedure for Candidacy

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Bryan Kirby or apply on kirbypartners.com.

Candidates should expect two interviews with Kirby Partners recruiters (including a video conference interview). You may be asked to complete a Kirby Partners Executive Profile form and submit references if in consideration for presentation to the Search Committee. All inquiries will be treated in confidence, and your references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge and approval.

Kirby Partners is a leading executive search firm specializing exclusively in healthcare IT. We leverage our 28 years of experience to efficiently place leaders at top organizations. Kirby Partners does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Note: The material presented in this position specification should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from Presbyterian Health documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern.

For more information contact: Bryan Kirby, Vice President

407-788-7302 bskirby@kirbypartners.com