Epic Ancillary Project Manager - Laurel, MS, US

Position: Epic Ancillary Project Manager · Department: Epic · Reports to: Department Director · Created: November 1, 2025 · Job Summary · The Epic Ancillary Project Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and delivery of projects and operational support ...

Job description

Position: Epic Ancillary Project Manager

Department: Epic

Reports to: Department Director

Created: November 1, 2025

Job Summary

The Epic Ancillary Project Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and delivery of projects and operational support for Epic's ancillary clinical applications, including Beaker (Laboratory), Radiant (Radiology), OpTime/Anesthesia (Surgery), and Cupid (Cardiology). This position ensures that each application is effectively implemented, maintained, and optimized to support high-quality patient care and efficient clinical operations.

The Project Manager oversees project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and IT governance. The role also includes long-term planning for system enhancements, ongoing optimization initiatives, and the integration of new departments, services, or partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• 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.

Application Oversight

• 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.

Optimization & Strategic Planning

• 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.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 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); certification in multiple modules strongly preferred.
• Proven track record leading complex Epic implementation or optimization projects.
• Familiarity with clinical workflows in laboratory, imaging, surgical, or cardiology settings.

Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily seated at a computer onsite located at South Central Regional Medical Center
• May involve sporadic evenings or weekend work (approximately 2-4 times per year)
• Occasional travel to partner sites will be required.
• May involve occasional lifting of files or office supplies (up to 15 lbs.)
• Frequent interaction with operational staff and providers at both South Central Regional Medical Center/Clinics and the Community Connect Partners.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.  

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.