Epic UM & LTSS Configuration Lead

Aquent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Vision and dental plans

Retirement plan with match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Aquent, a leading talent solutions company, seeks a Senior Epic Configuration Analyst – UM for a temporary engagement. The role involves configuring, testing, and implementing Epic solutions to support Utilization Management and LTSS, collaborating with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to enhance provider experiences.

Candidates should hold active Epic analyst certifications and have healthcare UM experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Active Epic analyst certifications, including Epic Tapestry Medical Management Certification and Epic Healthy Planet Fundamentals for Health Plans Certification (or Healthy Planet Link).
• Minimum of 2 years in healthcare, Medicare, or Medicaid environments, plus 1+ year supporting Utilization Management (UM) workflows.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret data, troubleshoot configuration issues, and propose scalable technical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Epic workflows for UM and LTSS, including letters, work queues, and routing rules.
• Translate clinical and business needs into clear, scalable configuration specifications.
• Lead cross-functional design sessions to deliver compliant, user-focused workflows.
• Develop and execute testing, support UAT, resolve defects, and maintain testing evidence and records.
• Coordinate releases and go-live activities with project teams and ensure readiness.
• Analyze change requests and identify root causes to drive configuration improvements.

Skills

Epic certifications

UM experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Epic EMR

Cerner

Job description

Aquent, a leading talent solutions company, seeks a Senior Epic Configuration Analyst – UM for a temporary engagement. The role involves configuring, testing, and implementing Epic solutions to support Utilization Management and LTSS, collaborating with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to enhance provider experiences.

Candidates should hold active Epic analyst certifications and have healthcare UM experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to thrive in a