Epic Applications Manager

MedSys Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare IT leader is seeking an experienced Epic Applications Manager to oversee application teams supporting clinical and business operations for a large hospital system in Kansas City. The role requires 5+ years of Epic experience and 2+ years of management experience. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing application lifecycle, and driving technology alignment with organizational goals. This is a full-time, on-site position, requiring local candidates or those willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Epic experience, including hands-on build and support in major modules.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a healthcare IT environment.
• Strong understanding of Epic governance, workflows, and integration points.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Epic analysts and application specialists.
• Oversee application lifecycle management.
• Partner with operational leaders to align technology solutions with goals.
• Guide the planning and execution of Epic upgrades.
• Drive standardization and governance processes for Epic.

Skills

Epic experience

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Job description

This range is provided by MedSys Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

No C2C

Epic Applications Manager

We are seeking an experienced Epic Applications Manager to lead and oversee application teams supporting clinical and business operations for a large hospital system in the Kansas City area. This leader will manage day-to-day application support, drive optimization initiatives, guide strategic planning, and ensure high-quality system performance across multiple Epic domains.

This is a full-time, permanent, on-site leadership role. Candidates must be local to Kansas City or willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Epic analysts and application specialists across assigned Epic modules (clinical and/or revenue cycle).
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including build, maintenance, upgrades, testing, and optimization efforts.
• Partner closely with operational leaders, IT leadership, clinical stakeholders, and project teams to align technology solutions with organizational goals.
• Prioritize incoming requests, manage workload distribution, and ensure timely issue resolution and enhancement delivery.
• Guide the planning and execution of Epic upgrades, including release notes review, regression testing coordination, and end-user communication.
• Drive standardization, best practices, and governance processes for Epic configuration and change control.
• Collaborate with training, reporting, integration, and infrastructure teams to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Support budgeting, resource forecasting, project planning, and vendor coordination.
• Mentor team members, support professional development, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Epic experience, including hands‑on build and support in one or more major modules (e.g., Ambulatory, Inpatient, Orders, ClinDoc, Stork, Beacon, Resolute, Cadence, etc.).
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience within a hospital or healthcare IT environment.
• Strong understanding of Epic governance, change management, workflows, and integration points.
• Proven ability to work directly with clinical and operational stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into application solutions.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be local to Kansas City or willing to relocate for an on‑site role (no remote option).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Epic certifications in assigned application areas.
• Experience leading large‑scale Epic upgrades, optimization initiatives, or enterprise‑level enhancement cycles.
• Background managing cross‑functional IT teams or multi‑module support environments.
• Experience in hospital operations, ambulatory networks, or multi‑facility health systems.
• Professional growth opportunities within a major regional health system

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Hospitals