Senior Associate – Epic Clinical Project Manager

Rsm Us Llp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rsm Us Llp. is seeking a Senior Associate for Epic Clinical Subject Matter Expert & Project Manager role in Chicago, Illinois. This position requires experience with Epic clinical implementations and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will have active Epic certification, a clinical background, and be capable of leading complex initiatives while improving patient's care delivery. The role also involves direct client engagement and travel as needed. Flexibility in work location is offered with major office proximity.

Qualifications

• Active Epic certification in at least one clinical Epic application is required.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows in various healthcare settings.
• 4+ years of experience in Epic clinical implementation or healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality delivery across clinical implementations.
• Manage project plans, risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Participate actively in client engagements and project governance.

Skills

Epic clinical application expertise

Healthcare operational knowledge

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Epic Systems certifications

Job description

We are currently seeking an Epic Clinical Subject Matter Expert & Project Manager to join our Healthcare Technology Consulting Services team. The Senior Associate will operate across multiple Epic engagements and will be responsible for supporting high-quality delivery across clinical implementations, optimization initiatives, stabilization efforts, and transformation programs.The Senior Associate will leverage strong Epic clinical application expertise, healthcare operational knowledge, and project management discipline to help clients improve care delivery, provider workflows, patient safety, and operational efficiency. This role requires an experienced professional who can balance hands-on Epic consulting work with project coordination, stakeholder management, and internal practice support.The successful candidate will have demonstratedpractice growth initiatives. \*This role offers flexibility to be based near any major RSM office experience supporting Epic clinical projects or major workstreams, solving client challenges, organizing complex initiatives, and contributing to successful delivery outcomes. This role includes active participation in client engagements, project governance, delivery execution, and **As a Healthcare Consulting Senior Associate, you will need to:** * Active Epic certification in at least one clinical Epic application is required.* Strong understanding of ambulatory, inpatient, emergency, perioperative, or ancillary clinical workflows.* Willingness and ability to travel as needed for client engagements (25%-75%).**Preferred Qualifications:*** Multiple certifications such as Epic Systems Ambulatory, Inpatient Clinical Documentation, Orders, ASAP, Stork, Willow, Cupid, OpTime, Anesthesia, or Healthy Planet, Radiant* Former Epic Systems experience.* Clinical background as RN, NP, PA, therapist, pharmacist, or other licensed caregiver.* Experience serving as a project manager, PMO lead, or Epic workstream lead.* Experience supporting go-lives and post-go-live stabilization.* Experience mentoring junior consulting staff.**Professional Qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. 4+ years of hands-on Epic clinical implementation, optimization, support, or healthcare operations experience. Demonstrated experience supporting Epic clinical projects, implementations, or major workstreams. Experience managing project plans, risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Proven ability to support multiple concurrent engagements. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work directly with physicians, nurses, operational leaders, and client stakeholders. Ability to balance billable delivery responsibilities with internal leadership contributions. Experience contributing to proposals, RFPs, or practice development efforts. Experience working in a high-growth or evolving consulting practice.