Electronic Medical Records Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management :
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for EMR implementation.
• Coordinate with IT, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Operational Workflow Optimization :
• Analyze existing operational workflows and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with clinical staff to understand their needs and integrate EMR functionalities that enhance workflow efficiency.
• Develop and document optimized workflows and ensure they are communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
• Innovation and Modernization :
• Champion the use of innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.
• Leverage Modernizing Medicine’s EMR capabilities to modernize current practices while building a strong relationship with practice administrators, physicians and staff.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies and AI to incorporate into the EMR system.
• Stakeholder Collaboration :
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the project team, IT, and healthcare staff.
• Facilitate regular meetings and updates with stakeholders to track progress and address concerns.
• Ensure all project requirements are met and stakeholders are kept informed of project status.
• Training and Support :
• Develop comprehensive training programs for staff on the new EMR system.
• Coordinate training sessions and ensure all users are proficient in using the system and aware of any new platform updated and release notes.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for any issues that arise post-implementation.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance :
• Working closely with USOP compliance department, ensure the EMR system implementation complies with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks to ensure system functionality and data integrity.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance, ensure USOP standards are applied and optimize system use.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience :
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on EMR implementation in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with Modernizing Medicine or similar EMR systems is highly desirable.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent experience or certification is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills :
• Proficient in Modernizing Medicine, Epic, Athena or similar EMR with a knowledge of healthcare IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operational workflows and processes.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA) and work directly with USOP security and privacy officer.
• Other Skills :
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Passion for innovation and modernizing healthcare practices.
25 days ago