Epic Applications Manager — Hybrid Healthcare IT Lead

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an IT Applications Manager in Richmond. The role blends hands-on operational support with strategic development of healthcare applications, including Epic Orders, Bugsy and ASAP. You’ll lead a team, coordinate releases, and communicate status across departments.

Required: bachelor’s degree in a related field, five years in IT with three in leadership, plus Epic certification within 60 days of training. A master’s degree is preferred and local on-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred; related certifications encouraged.
• Five years of IT experience and three years in leadership.
• Epic module certification required within 60 days of final training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering Epic Orders, Bugsy and ASAP support.
• Oversee release processes and end-user communications across applications.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and vendors on changes and fixes.
• Ensure service delivery with SLAs and incident/problem management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic Orders

Bugsy

ASAP

Job description

VCU Health is seeking an IT Applications Manager in Richmond. The role blends hands-on operational support with strategic development of healthcare applications, including Epic Orders, Bugsy and ASAP. You’ll lead a team, coordinate releases, and communicate status across departments.

Required: bachelor’s degree in a related field, five years in IT with three in leadership, plus Epic certification within 60 days of training. A master’s degree is preferred and local on-site presence is essential.