Healthcare Tech Manager - Epic Revenue Cycle Performance Improvement

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

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technology Manager specializing in Epic Revenue Cycle to join our Healthcare Technology practice in the United States.

You will lead revenue cycle transformation and optimization initiatives for healthcare provider organizations, focusing on improving patient access, financial clearance, authorization, eligibility, and referral management through Epic optimization.

Qualifications

• Epic Prelude certification required.
• 5+ years of experience with Epic Revenue Cycle workflows, configuration, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Epic RTE, RTA, benefit filing, financial clearance, patient estimates, prior authorization, and referral management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operational workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Travel to client sites as needed (less than 50% on average).

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue cycle performance improvement assessments and optimization projects.
• Analyze current-state workflows and design future-state solutions leveraging Epic best practices.
• Drive improvements in Real-Time Authorization (RTA) and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) and related processes.
• Optimize patient access and engagement capabilities within Epic modules (MyChart, eMPA, e-Check In, Kiosks).
• Partner with operational, clinical, IT, and executive stakeholders to implement process improvements and achieve performance goals.
• Develop recommendations, roadmaps, and executive-level presentations.
• Manage project timelines, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Epic Prelude certification

5+ years Epic Revenue Cycle

Epic RTE/RTA experience

Healthcare operations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 50%

Tools

Epic RTE

Epic RTA

Benefit Filing

Financial Clearance

Patient Estimates

Prior Authorization

Referral Management

eMPA

e-Check In

Kiosks

MyChart

Job description

About Huron

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.

Role Overview

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.

Huron is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technology Manager specializing in Epic Revenue Cycle Performance Improvement to join our Healthcare Technology practice. This individual will lead revenue cycle transformation and optimization initiatives for healthcare provider organizations. This role will focus on improving patient access, financial clearance, authorization, eligibility, referral management, and digital patient engagement processes through Epic optimization and operational best practices. The ideal candidate combines deep Epic front‑end revenue cycle expertise with strong consulting, project leadership, and process improvement capabilities to drive measurable improvements in financial performance, operational efficiency, and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead revenue cycle performance improvement assessments and optimization projects.
• Analyze current‑state workflows and design future‑state solutions leveraging Epic best practices.
• Drive improvements in: Real‑Time Authorization (RTA) Real‑Time Eligibility (RTE) and Benefit Filing Financial Clearance Patient Estimates Prior Authorization Referral Management
• Optimize digital patient access and engagement capabilities, including: eMPA Financial Assistance workflows MyChart and Welcome patient collections e‑Check In Self‑Service Kiosks
• Partner with operational, clinical, IT, and executive stakeholders to implement process improvements and achieve performance goals.
• Develop recommendations, roadmaps, and executive‑level presentations.
• Manage project timelines, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Epic Prelude certification required.
• 5+ years of experience with Epic Revenue Cycle workflows, configuration, and optimization.
• Hands on experience with Epic RTE, Epic RTA, benefit filing, financial clearance, patient estimates, prior authorization, and referral management.
• 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.
• While travel requirements may vary based on business need, the current average travel in the Healthcare practice is less than 50%, annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with eMPA, e‑Check In, Kiosks, and financial assistance and collections.
• Epic RTE certification or Epic Referrals certification, or Epic Cadence certification.
• 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.

Compensation

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 & Location

Position Level Manager; Country United States of America

Culture & Benefits

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.