Director-IS Epic Project

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job manages the Epic application team in collaboration with department leadership. The role oversees day-to-day team dynamics, work prioritization, quality, fiscal stewardship, and project strategy, managing all aspects of a project life cycle. The incumbent mentors and coaches in performance development and project management, makes decisions that influence the project at a large scale, serves as the central communication point, and manages direct reports involved in daily operations.

The role coordinates overall project needs with the vendor implementation manager and coordinator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Required:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Additional degrees, business training experience, and/or certifications that combine to meet minimum qualifications
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or related field

• Required:
  
  10 years related management or project leadership experience, including three years of supervision or management experience

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software packages
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project and team management skills
• Strong knowledge in healthcare billing
• Strong partnering, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Strong budget and schedule management skills with community engagement
• Problem solving and continuous improvement process skills; reviewing progress with Epic Leaders
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead large, complex system integration efforts or large software application
• Commitment to client service
• Ability to think clearly in complex, dynamic situations
• Negotiation skills with various parties toward mutually acceptable solutions
• Assistance skills for Application Coordinators in their respective areas
• Flexible schedule availability (nights, evenings, weekends, extended shifts)
• Domestic travel availability

• Manages the project
• Manages the Epic application
• Leads and manages the Epic team
• Manages personal growth
• Leads customer management

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

All work is sedentary, occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds or a negligible amount of force frequently. Requires walking or standing for brief periods. Requires flexible schedule (24/7, weekend, holidays, on call). Requires sitting for prolonged periods.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste. Risk level may increase depending on essential job duties.

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