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South Central Regional Medical Center · 2 months ago

Epic Ancillary Project Manager

Laurel, MS, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

South Central Regional Medical Center is seeking an Epic Ancillary Project Manager responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and delivery of projects related to Epic’s ancillary clinical applications. The role involves overseeing project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient clinical operations.

Health CareHospitalNon ProfitPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Epic Ancillary implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource assignments

Manage risks, issues, and change control processes to ensure timely delivery of project milestones

Ensure adherence to organizational standards, Epic methodologies, and IT governance practices

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among IT, laboratory, imaging, perioperative, and cardiology departments

Support readiness and integration efforts for new departments or Community Connect partners

Provide oversight and operational leadership for Epic Beaker, Radiant, OpTime/Anesthesia, and Cupid applications

Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

Partner with operational leaders to identify and prioritize enhancement and optimization opportunities

Oversee testing, training, and communication processes for upgrades and new feature deployments

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and collaborate on continuous improvement efforts

Develop a long-term roadmap for Epic Ancillary systems, ensuring scalability, integration, and innovation

Collaborate with clinical and operational stakeholders to align IT strategies with departmental goals

Drive initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, clinical quality, and interoperability between ancillary systems and other Epic modules

Support initiatives related to quality reporting, automation, and process standardization

Supervise and mentor Epic analysts and project coordinators supporting ancillary applications

Oversee resource allocation, workload balancing, and professional development

Collaborate with HR and IT leadership on hiring, training, and performance management

Foster a team culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Serve as the primary liaison between IT, ancillary departments, clinical leadership, and external partners

Facilitate communication with governance committees, executive sponsors, and operational leaders

Partner with training and change management teams to ensure successful adoption of new workflows and system functionality

Qualification

Epic certificationHealthcare IT experienceProject management skillsClinical workflows knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical abilitiesCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detailProblem-solving abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare IT or project management with Epic systems

Epic certification required in at least one of the supported modules (Beaker, Radiant, OpTime/Anesthesia, or Cupid)

Proven track record leading complex Epic implementation or optimization projects

Familiarity with clinical workflows in laboratory, imaging, surgical, or cardiology settings

Deep understanding of hospital and professional billing workflows and regulations

Strong project management skills (PMP or equivalent preferred), including scope definition, timeline management, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder engagement

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with clinical leaders, Epic teams, vendors, and staff at all levels

Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with Community Connect framework and partner onboarding processes

Excellent project management skills: defining scope, timelines, risk/issue management, stakeholder engagement, cross-team coordination

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information

Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities