Healthcare Tech Manager - Epic Patient Access

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Huron is a leading global consultancy helping health systems optimize clinical and financial outcomes. As a Manager on our Epic EHR team in the United States, you will analyze workflows, design Epic configurations, and lead Patient Access implementations to deliver value for clients.

You will build lasting client partnerships, mentor project teams, and collaborate with executives to drive go-live success, optimization, and ongoing support across multi-site health networks.

Qualifications

• Epic Prelude certification or Epic Cadence certification required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Epic Patient Access workflows.
• 5+ years of Epic implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects.
• 5+ years of Epic build and testing experience.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operational workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Work effectively in team-based consulting environment.
• Travel based on client needs is an essential function.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational workflows and translate requirements into Epic system design and configuration.
• Lead and support Epic Patient Access implementations, optimizations, and transformations.
• Perform Epic build, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and workflow recommendations.
• Support application deployment, go-live activities, stabilization, and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with project teams, clinical and operational stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Assist with project planning, issue resolution, and delivery execution.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching within project teams and the broader practice.

Skills

Epic Patient Access

Project leadership

Communication

Job description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long‑term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer‑centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. At Huron, we help healthcare organizations transform their digital capabilities to improve clinical and financial outcomes. As a Manager on our Epic EHR team, you will support innovative projects that optimize Epic systems, creating sustainable solutions that drive meaningful results. You’ll build lasting partnerships with clients, while collaborating with colleagues to solve our client’s most pressing digital challenges. You will foster a supportive, inclusive environment, empower teams and create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. If you’re passionate about driving impactful solutions and believe in the power of collaboration, Huron offers a rewarding path forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational workflows and translate requirements into Epic system design and configuration.
• Lead and support Epic Patient Access implementations, optimizations, and transformations.
• Perform Epic build, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and workflow recommendations.
• Support application deployment, go‑live activities, stabilization, and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with project teams, clinical and operational stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Assist with project planning, issue resolution, and delivery execution.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching within project teams and the broader practice.

Qualifications

• Epic Prelude certification or Epic Cadence certification required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Epic Patient Access workflows.
• 5+ years of experience with Epic implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects.
• 5+ years of Epic build and testing experience.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operational workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Work effectively in team‑based consulting environment.
• The ability to travel based on client, enterprise, or project needs is an essential function of this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Real‑Time Eligibility (RTE) Payer Platform Referrals.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Project leadership or management experience.
• Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
• Experience leading workstreams or teams during Epic projects.
• Multi‑site healthcare organization experience.
• Strong client‑facing presentation and facilitation skills.

The estimated base salary for this job is $130,000 - $150,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $156,000 - $180,000.

The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. Position Level: Manager. Country: United States of America. At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues. Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‑site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.