Director of Healthcare Systems and Facilities

Job DetailsJob Location: DENVER, CO 80246Salary Range: $70, $90,000.00 SalarySubject: Position Description

Job Title: Director of Healthcare Systems and Facilities

Departments: Denver

Programs: Denver Residential and PHP/IOP Adult & Adolescent

Supervisor: Chief Compliance Officer

FLSA: Salary, Exempt

Date Revised: January 2026

Summary of Major Functions: 

The Director of Healthcare Systems and Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, integration, and optimization of an organization's physical facilities and core healthcare systems, including the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This role ensures that the built environment, digital infrastructure, and clinical systems work together to support safe, compliant, efficient, and patient-centered care.  The Director partners closely with clinical, operational, IT, finance, and compliance leadership to align facilities, technology, and workflows with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth strategies. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities and Infrastructure Management 

Oversee daily operations of healthcare facilities, including clinics, residential programs, and support sites 
Ensure buildings, utilities, life-safety systems, and physical environments meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards 
Direct maintenance, environmental services, life-safety, and space utilization programs 
Develop and implement preventive maintenance, asset management, and long-range facilities plans 
Serve as the organizational lead for facilities-related risk mitigation and emergency response planning 

EMR and Healthcare Systems Oversight 

Own the strategy, performance, and roadmap of the organization's EMR platform 
Lead system governance including prioritization, build decisions, change management, and enhancement planning 
Partner with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to optimize workflows and usability 
Ensure system reliability, uptime, and strong end user adoption through training and support structures 
Oversee integrations, interoperability, and data flow between systems as needed 

Regulatory Compliance, Security, and Risk Management 

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, HIPAA) 
Lead readiness efforts for surveys, audits, inspections, and documentation validation processes 
Oversee EMR access controls, compliance monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies 
Identify and mitigate environmental, operational, and infrastructure related risks 
Support organizational emergency preparedness and critical incident response planning 

Capital Planning, Projects, and System Implementation 

Develop and manage capital budgets, long range facilities plans, and space master planning 
Oversee construction, renovation, and expansion projects from planning through completion 
Lead major EMR initiatives including upgrades, rollouts, redesigns, and optimization projects 
Manage project scope, timelines, quality, and stakeholder communication across initiatives 
Coordinate external vendors, contractors, architects, engineers, and technology partners 

Financial and Operational Leadership 

Monitor costs, improve operational efficiency, and implement cost containment strategies 
Track performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives 
Maintain vendor performance oversight including contracts, SLAs, and renewal planning 

Leadership and Collaboration 

Lead, mentor, and develop facilities, systems, and EMR support teams 
Collaborate with executive leadership, clinical leadership, IT, finance, compliance, and external partners 
Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and operational consistency across sites 

Computer Skills:

Minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite.
Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within various software products.

Physical Demands and Environment:

Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking frequently, hearing frequently, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately.  This position requires lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally. 

Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to:

99% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field required, Master's Degree preferred 
7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, facilities, and/or healthcare systems management required. 
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross functional initiatives (systems, facilities, EMR, or multi-site operations) required. 
Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements required. 
Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MS, or related) 
Certifications such as CHFM, FACHE, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or relevant IT security/healthcare systems credentials preferred. 
Experience managing multi-site healthcare operations and large scale capital or EMR projects preferred. 
Experience overseeing EMR governance, optimization, and training structures preferred

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