EMR Project Manager

Job#: 3030441

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.

This 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.