Manager of Epic Applications (Clinical - Ancillary) | 40 hours a week | Informatics

Great River Health; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Education Assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great River Health is seeking a Manager of Epic Applications to lead a team of Epic Application Analysts, ensuring optimal configuration, optimization, and support of Epic modules across the organization. The role focuses on aligning Epic to clinical and operational goals and driving continuous improvements in system functionality.

The manager will coordinate upgrades, implementations, and optimizations, directing cross-functional efforts with IT, clinical, and business stakeholders to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, IT, business or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with electronic health record systems.
• Epic certification in at least one module (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Epic Application Analysts.
• Coordinate Epic-related projects, upgrades and optimizations.
• Serve as liaison between IT, clinical, financial and operational teams; communicate system updates.

Skills

Epic Applications

Team Leadership

Project Management

Healthcare IT

Education

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $119,885.57 a year

Job Details:

This role oversees Epic applications that support specialized clinical services like imaging, laboratory, physical therapy, and other diagnostic or therapeutic areas. This role ensures that ancillary systems are integrated with the core Epic clinical environment, enabling seamless data flow and clinical workflows across departments. The manager works to optimize the functionality of Epic for specific clinical disciplines, improving accuracy and efficiency in diagnostic testing, results reporting, and treatment planning. Their focus is on ensuring that ancillary services align with overall patient care goals and contribute to timely and accurate clinical decisions.

Job Description:

A Brief Overview

The Manager of Epic Applications oversees a team of Epic Application Analysts, ensuring the effective configuration, optimization, and support of Epic modules across the organization. This role is responsible for aligning Epic applications with organizational goals, coordinating cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvements in system functionality to enhance clinical, financial, and operational workflows.

What you will do

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of Epic Application Analysts.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and encourage professional growth through training and certifications.
• Ensure Epic applications are configured and optimized to meet organizational needs and align with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with directors and other IT managers to establish strategic goals for Epic systems.
• Lead and coordinate Epic-related projects, including system upgrades, implementations, and optimizations.
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure project success.
• Serve as the primary liaison between IT, clinical, financial, and operational teams for Epic-related initiatives.
• Communicate system updates, changes, and enhancements to stakeholders effectively.
• Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues, collaborating with IT and Epic support as needed.
• Monitor system performance and ensure workflows meet quality standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) in healthcare, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with electronic health record systems. Epic certification in at least one module with the ability to obtain additional certifications as required (preferred)
• 1-3 years’ Experience leading teams through complex Epic implementations and upgrades (preferred)
• Epic certification in at least one module with the ability to obtain additional certifications as required (preferred)

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.