Manager - Epic Application Management

Nordic Healthcare Group (NHG); Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Healthcare Group (NHG) in Oregon seeks a Manager - Epic Application Management to lead a skilled team of Analysts and Advisors, delivering expert Epic EHR design, build, testing and troubleshooting for Nordic clients.

You will mentor staff, drive service delivery, manage complex projects, ensure SLAs, and report to Managed Services leadership while upholding Nordic maxims and strong client relationships. Occasional on-call and travel required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related field.
• 5+ years of experience implementing, training, or supporting EHR modules.
• Certification in one or more EHR application module(s).
• Direct staff management experience leading service-oriented teams preferred.
• Must demonstrate and embody Nordic's maxims.
• Ability to apply problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Prior experience with ticketing systems and change management processes.
• Strong customer service track record.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, as well as with diverse team members and client bases.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, previous management and project management experience, and participation in previous systems implementations, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaching team members through difficult customer requests while performing expert level troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure the integrity, integration, and stability of EHR applications for Nordic's customers.
• Contributing to the vision and goals of the Managed Services Division, sharing that vision with Managed Services Team Members, and executing projects and daily operations to achieve the vision and goals.
• Monitoring the teams' output against operational metrics and providing feedback to team members regarding work performance or other work-related issues.
• Contributing to team operational objectives by maximizing efficiency and team productivity while participating in continuous learning opportunities to grow solution expertise including leading regular team meetings.
• Building and configuring EHR applications to meet complex customer requirements and managing requests from your clients related to your area(s) of application expertise.
• Accurately completing up-to-date documentation in relevant ticketing system(s), regarding requests processed and incidents solved while still meeting SLAs.
• Continuously developing and improving workflows and processes while following proper change control policies for application builds and configurations.
• Leading application management work for client(s) in relevant application module across multiple engagements providing status updates directly to clients including as needed.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while demonstrating success in managing client engagements including Director and C-level relationships.
• Working on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and may assist other corporate initiatives as necessary, directed, assigned, or requested.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative

Customer service

Attention to detail

Ticketing systems

Change management

ITIL knowledge

Education

BS/BA in related field

EHR module certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference. Be happy. Grow your career.

The Role

The Manager - Epic Application Management manages, mentors, and develops a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, Application Advisors, and Senior Application Advisors while embodying Nordic maxims and values. They also provide expert level EHR design, build, testing and troubleshooting services for Nordic Clients. The Manager - Epic Application Management works with the Managed Services leadership team on workforce planning and team direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching team members through difficult customer requests while performing expert level troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure the integrity, integration, and stability of EHR applications for Nordic's customers.
• Contributing to the vision and goals of the Managed Services Division, sharing that vision with Managed Services Team Members, and executing projects and daily operations to achieve the vision and goals.
• Monitoring the teams' output against operational metrics and providing feedback to team members regarding work performance or other work-related issues.
• Contributing to team operational objectives by maximizing efficiency and team productivity while participating in continuous learning opportunities to grow solution expertise including leading regular team meetings.
• Building and configuring EHR applications to meet complex customer requirements and managing requests from your clients related to your area(s) of application expertise.
• Accurately completing up-to-date documentation in relevant ticketing system(s), regarding requests processed and incidents solved while still meeting SLAs.
• Continuously developing and improving workflows and processes while following proper change control policies for application builds and configurations.
• Leading application management work for client(s) in relevant application module across multiple engagements providing status updates directly to clients including as needed.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while demonstrating success in managing client engagements including Director and C-level relationships.
• Working on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and may assist other corporate initiatives as necessary, directed, assigned, or requested.

Skills and Experience

• BS/BA in related field.
• 5+ years of experience implementing, training, or supporting EHR modules.
• Certification in one or more EHR application module(s) with moderate understanding of functionality within that application.
• Direct staff management experience leading service-oriented teams preferred.
• Must demonstrate and embody Nordic's maxims.
• Ability to apply problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Prior experience with ticketing systems and change management processes.
• Strong customer service track record.
• Proven ability to work effectively will all levels of an organization, as well as with diverse team members and client bases.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, previous management and project management experience, and participation in previous systems implementations, preferred.

Additional Details

• Ability to take on-call rotations outside of core business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.