Senior Epic HIM Consultant

Planet Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Senior Epic Health Information Management (HIM) Consultant to lead Epic HIM deployments, optimizations, and digital health transformations for healthcare providers. The role emphasizes enterprise-grade HIM strategies, release of information, chart deficiency tracking, imaging, and transcription workflows.

Remote 3-month consulting engagement; must be a US citizen and hold Epic HIM certification as an analyst.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years hands-on Epic HIM configuration, implementation and optimization.
• Current Epic HIM Certification.
• Proven track record delivering HIM transformations within large hospitals, IDNs or multi-facility health systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of medical record legal health record definitions, HIPAA compliance, HIM operations and electronic document management integration.

Responsibilities

• Implementation & Optimization: End-to-end design, build, validation and deployment of Epic HIM solutions across modalities.
• Workflow & Process Transformation: Modernize legacy record operations and align system workflows with regulatory requirements.
• Complex Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Analyze bottlenecks, resolve configuration issues, ensure data integrity and interoperability.
• Testing & Upgrade Support: Design test scenarios, oversee testing cycles, validate during upgrades.
• Advisory & Leadership: Guide client leadership, conduct knowledge transfer workshops, mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Epic HIM Certification

Epic HIM experience

Job description

Job Title:Senior Epic HIM Consultant

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 months

Pay: $70 - $80 /hr W2 only (MUST be a US citizen)

MUST be certified in EPIC HIM as an analyst

Summary

The client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Senior Epic Health Information Management (HIM) Consultant with deep expertise across all HIM modalities. As a key member of our healthcare technology consulting practice, you will lead complex implementations, optimizations, and digital health transformations for major healthcare provider organizations. We are looking for an expert who can architect enterprise-grade HIM strategies, streamline release of information, chart deficiency tracking, document imaging, and transcription workflows while mentoring junior team members and guiding clients through operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation & Optimization: Drive the end-to-end design, build, validation, and deployment of Epic HIM solutions across all modalities (including Release of Information, Chart Deficiency Tracking, Birth Certificate, Scanning/Imaging, and Disclosure Management).

• Workflow & Process Transformation: Partner closely with health information management leadership, compliance officers, and clinical stakeholders to modernize legacy record operations and align system workflows with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Complex Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Analyze intricate operational bottlenecks, resolve advanced system configuration issues, and architect scalable solutions that ensure data integrity, privacy, and seamless health record interoperability.

• Testing & Upgrade Support: Design comprehensive test scenarios, oversee integrated testing cycles, and manage system validation during regular Epic upgrades and optimization packs.

• Advisory & Leadership: Act as a trusted subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance to client leadership, conducting knowledge transfer workshops, and supporting junior analysts throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of hands-on configuration, implementation, and optimization experience with Epic HIM across multiple modalities.

• Current, active Epic HIM Certification.

• Proven track record of delivering successful HIM transformations within large hospitals, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), or multi-facility health systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of medical record legal health record definitions, HIPAA compliance, HIM operations, and electronic document management integration.