Project Manager - EMR / eClinicalWorks (eCW)
Posted 1 week ago by 1751439003
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Project Manager focuses on leading the implementation of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, particularly eClinicalWorks (eCW), within a healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience in healthcare IT, with a strong emphasis on clinical workflows and regulatory compliance. This position requires hands-on involvement in project execution and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. The role is fully remote and emphasizes the management of multiple large-scale projects in complex clinical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end implementation of EMR systems, with a focus on eClinicalWorks (eCW), from project initiation through go-live and post-implementation support.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including physicians, nurses, IT teams, practice administrators, and third-party vendors to gather requirements and ensure alignment of the EMR system with clinical workflows.
- Coordinate system configuration, data migration, testing, training, and user adoption strategies.
- Manage project budgets, track milestones, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
- Facilitate regular status meetings, produce project documentation, and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Oversee vendor relationships, including contracts, deliverables, and performance evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for system optimization post-implementation and lead enhancement efforts.
- Provide leadership and coaching to cross-functional project teams, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of project management experience in healthcare IT, with at least 3 years focused on EMR/EHR implementations.
- Hands-on experience implementing or managing projects involving eClinicalWorks (eCW) strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, practice operations, medical billing, and healthcare data standards.
- Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in complex clinical environments.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in healthcare, including HIPAA, Meaningful Use, and HL7 interfaces.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Trello).
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall project environments.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Certification or formal training in eClinicalWorks preferred.
- Experience with clinical integrations, interoperability, and data migration in EMR projects preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Project Manager
Required Location: 100% remote EST or CST
Duration: 12+Months
Interview Required: Video
A senior project manager who has lead the implementation of EMR systems with a heavy preference toward eClinicalWorks (eCW). Manager must be Hands-on implementing or managing projects involving eClinicalWorks (eCW) strongly preferred and Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, practice operations, medical billing, and healthcare data standards. Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in complex clinical environments.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system implementation projects within our healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EMR/Practice Management system deployment, with a preference for hands-on experience implementing and supporting eClinicalWorks (eCW). The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing EMR-related initiatives across clinical and administrative departments, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes that support clinical workflow optimization and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end implementation of EMR systems, with a focus on eClinicalWorks (eCW), from project initiation through go-live and post-implementation support.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including physicians, nurses, IT teams, practice administrators, and third-party vendors to gather requirements and ensure alignment of the EMR system with clinical workflows.
- Coordinate system configuration, data migration, testing, training, and user adoption strategies.
- Manage project budgets, track milestones, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
- Facilitate regular status meetings, produce project documentation, and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Oversee vendor relationships, including contracts, deliverables, and performance evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for system optimization post-implementation and lead enhancement efforts.
- Provide leadership and coaching to cross-functional project teams, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 10+ years of project management experience in healthcare IT, with at least 3 years focused on EMR/EHR implementations.
- Hands-on experience implementing or managing projects involving eClinicalWorks (eCW) strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, practice operations, medical billing, and healthcare data standards.
- Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in complex clinical environments.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in healthcare, including HIPAA, Meaningful Use, and HL7 interfaces.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Trello).
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall project environments.
Preferred:
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
- Certification or formal training in eClinicalWorks.
- Experience with clinical integrations, interoperability, and data migration in EMR projects.