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

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in West Burlington, IA seeks a Manager of Epic Applications to lead a team of Epic Analysts, configuring and optimizing Epic modules to support clinical, financial, and operational workflows. The role emphasizes collaboration with IT, clinical and administrative leaders to drive improvements in patient care through integrated Epic solutions.

Applicants should hold Epic certification in at least one module, have 5+ years of EHR experience, and demonstrate leadership in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Epic Application Analysts.
• Lead Epic-related projects, including upgrades, implementations, and optimizations.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between IT, clinical, financial, and operational teams.
• Communicate system updates and enhancements to stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Epic Applications

Team Leadership

Project Management

Epic Certification

Education

BA/BS in Healthcare/IT/Business Administration

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:From $119,885.57 a yearJob 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:This position requires the completion of an EPIC Assessment for your application to be considered. If you have not already completed this, you may receive an email from the recruiter shortly after submitting your application with more information.A Brief OverviewThe 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 doSupervise, 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 payMatching retirement programsHealth, Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plansEmployer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&DPaid time off (PTO)Education Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted cafeteria mealsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Service Recognition programVoluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital IndemnityGreat 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.