Job Description:
EMR Project Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager/Project Coordinator to support tasks associated with interface project implementations between a healthcare organization and its client EMR/LIS software. This role involves coordinating EMR integrations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent projects. This position is primarily focused on project coordination rather than budget ownership and serves as an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their project management careers in healthcare IT.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating and managing EDI and LIS interface projects, with a focus on HL7 standards for orders, results, and requisitions.
- Support the development and maintenance of project plans and schedules.
- Track project milestones and escalate issues to senior project managers as necessary.
- Facilitate stakeholder communications and coordinate meetings with internal teams, divisional EDI specialists, and client stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and detailed project documentation using workflow software.
- Work within a structured training program to learn and apply established project management methodologies.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
- 1-4 years of project management or project coordination experience, preferably in a healthcare IT setting.
- Experience with EMR vendors, labs, or healthcare IT implementation teams is required.
- Operational healthcare experience in a hospital or physician practice setting is strongly preferred.
- Exposure to HL7 interface validation is ideal.
Skills:
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- A basic understanding of EMR/LIS systems and clinical healthcare workflows.
Education:
- A B.S. Degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification is a plus but not required.
- Experience as a senior Business Analyst or vendor analyst looking to transition into a project management role.
Work Environment
- This is a remote position. Candidates must be willing to work East Coast business hours.
- The role involves managing an average of 32 concurrent projects, with project lengths varying from two weeks to three months.
