Enterprise Architect – EPIC

TPA technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect to lead digital transformation initiatives. This critical role requires expertise in Epic EHR systems, focusing on integration and interoperability to optimize healthcare delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in enterprise architecture and collaborate effectively with clinical and IT stakeholders. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to impact healthcare systems significantly.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Enterprise Architecture, with direct experience in Epic EHR systems.
• Strong knowledge of clinical and operational workflows and enterprise-level healthcare ecosystems.
• Experience designing and deploying interoperable healthcare systems using HL7, FHIR, and API-based integrations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern the Epic EHR ecosystem, ensuring alignment across multiple domains.
• Design and implement integration patterns using HL7, FHIR, APIs, and interoperability frameworks.
• Ensure data consistency, privacy, and compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and enterprise security standards.

Skills

EHR Expertise

Architecture Governance

Integration Patterns

Data Privacy

Cloud Strategies

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect with Epic EHR expertise to join a high-impact digital healthcare transformation initiative. This role is crucial for aligning Epic architecture with enterprise goals, driving interoperability, and optimizing healthcare delivery across clinical, operational, and financial domains.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern the Epic EHR ecosystem, ensuring alignment across multiple domains.
• Design and implement integration patterns using HL7, FHIR, APIs, and interoperability frameworks for Epic and non-Epic platforms.
• Ensure data consistency, privacy, and compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and enterprise security standards.
• Align Epic modules with enterprise architecture principles, cloud strategies, and broader digital health initiatives.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to enhance workflows, performance, and scalability.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging Epic features, healthcare technologies, and interoperability standards into long-term strategic roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Enterprise Architecture, with direct experience in Epic EHR systems.
• Strong knowledge of clinical and operational workflows and enterprise-level healthcare ecosystems.
• Experience designing and deploying interoperable healthcare systems using HL7, FHIR, and API-based integrations.
• Proven success collaborating with diverse stakeholders including IT, business, and clinical teams.
• Healthcare domain experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Background in healthcare IT, payer or provider environments.
• Familiarity with digital health trends and cloud transformation.
• Certifications in Epic modules or architecture frameworks (TOGAF, etc.) a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management, Design, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care