IT Subject Matter Expert - Healthcare Systems

Primary Talent Partners; Michigan; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an IT Subject Matter Expert to lead a strategic assessment and implementation across a network of hospitals. This remote contract position requires extensive experience in healthcare IT and proven leadership as a CIO or senior IT professional. Candidates must have deep knowledge of Cerner systems and be skilled in application rationalization and IT transformation. The role involves significant travel across the mid-west for in-person assessments and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Former CIO or senior IT leader in a health system preferred.
• Proven healthcare IT consulting experience.
• Deep knowledge of Cerner and hospital billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a 2-3 month assessment of IT systems across all hospital sites.
• Evaluate Cerner usage, billing systems, and bolt-on applications.
• Identify redundancies and develop a rationalization roadmap.
• Lead a 4-6 month implementation phase.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to unify IT functions across the organization.

Skills

CIO-level leadership experience

Healthcare IT consulting

Cerner expertise

Application rationalization

Trust-building with stakeholders

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new consulting opportunity for an IT Subject Matter Expert - Healthcare Systems. This position will require a Hospital/Health System CIO-level candidate.

Job Title: IT Subject Matter Expert - Healthcare Systems
Pay Rate: $130.00 - $160.00/hr. plus travel expenses
Location: Remote(Travel Required - 50%+)
Type: Contract (6 months+)
Hours: 40 hrs/week (Assessment Phase), 30 hrs/week (Implementation Phase)

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced IT Subject Matter Expert to lead a strategic assessment and implementation across a network of 12 hospitals and a central corporate office. This is a high-impact consulting role focused on application rationalization, Cerner optimization, and IT transformation.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct a 2-3 month assessment of IT systems across all hospital sites
• Evaluate Cerner usage, billing systems, and bolt-on applications
• Identify redundancies and develop a rationalization roadmap
• Lead a 4-6 month implementation phase, transitioning ownership to client teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to unify IT functions across the organization
• Travel to hospital sites across the mid-west for in-person assessments and coordination

Who You Are

• Former CIO or senior IT leader in a health system (strongly preferred)
• Proven healthcare IT consulting experience
• Deep knowledge of Cerner and hospital billing systems
• Skilled in application rationalization and IT transformation
• Able to build trust and credibility with technical teams and executives

Engagement Details

• Full-time during assessment, part-time during implementation
• Travel required across mid-west hospital sites

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