Project Manager Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation
Gdh Consulting, Inc.

A senior-level Project Manager specializing in Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation is responsible for overseeing large-scale healthcare IT projects within behavioral health services. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering EHR systems in compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring operational efficiency, and fostering effective stakeholder engagement. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of healthcare workflows, project management methodologies, and EHR systems integration to facilitate successful project execution and post-implementation optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of large-scale EHR implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate resources, including internal teams and external vendors, to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, report to stakeholders, and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Facilitate regular communication and meetings with project teams, steering committees, and executive sponsors to maintain project alignment.
• Oversee system configuration, data migration, testing phases, and system go-live activities.
• Coordinate training programs to ensure staff proficiency and smooth adoption of new EHR systems.
• Support post-implementation reviews, continuous improvement efforts, and system optimization initiatives.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to applicable healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.
• Document all project deliverables, meeting minutes, and issue logs to maintain transparency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years' progressive project management experience, with at least 3 years managing large-scale healthcare IT or EHR implementation projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification required.
• Hands-on experience with electronic health record systems such as EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts, or comparable platforms.
• Proven experience working within behavioral health, public health, or hospital environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and tools like MS Project or Jira.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and health informatics principles.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $84.00 - $89.00 hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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