Epic Project Director

Med Center Health

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Med Center Health is moving to Epic – A new era of connected careWe are excited to announce that Med Center Health is transitioning to Epic, the leading electronic health record (EHR) system. This partnership will transform how we deliver and coordinate care across our organization.We are building an innovative, collaborative team who will help shape the future of care at Med Center Health. The Epic Project Director role will lead both the initial implementation and the continued maintenance and optimization of Epic following go-live.Position SummaryThe Epic Project Director is the senior leader responsible for the successful implementation, go-live, and ongoing management of Med Center Health’s Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This role provides strategic vision, executive oversight, and operational leadership to ensure the Epic project delivers on its goals of improving patient care, enhancing provider workflows, and achieving organizational efficiencies.The Epic Project Director oversees all phases—from planning and design, through build, testing, training, and go-live, to post-implementation optimization and long-term system governance. This position is accountable for program scope, budget, timelines, staffing, and vendor relationships, ensuring seamless coordination across clinical, operational, and IT teams. By fostering collaboration, managing change effectively, and driving continuous improvement, the Epic Program Director ensures Epic remains an effective, evolving platform that meets the needs of the organization for years to come.Key Responsibilities
  • Leads collaboration with executives, operational leaders, and clinical stakeholders to define objectives, priorities, and scope.
  • Oversees all project workstreams, ensuring Epic build, configuration, and testing meet both vendor standards and organizational goals.
  • Directs go-live readiness efforts, cutover planning, and execution, ensuring a smooth transition for all users.
  • Establishes and lead post-go-live support and optimization initiatives, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitors performance, risks, and outcomes, implementing strategies to maximize system benefits and meet clinical, operational, and financial goals.
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation, including governance processes, decision-making records, and performance reports.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare IT or EHR implementation required; prior Epic implementation leadership strongly preferred.
  • Certification: Epic training and certification will be provided at no cost in exchange for a 2 year work commitment.
About Med Center HealthMed Center Health is a not-for-profit health system with a mission to care for people and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our integrated healthcare system includes:
  • Hospitals in Bowling Green, Albany, Caverna (Horse Cave), Franklin, Russellville and Scottsville, as well as Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital.
  • A combined 529 acute care beds and 110 extended care beds.
  • 600+ on-staff physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in more than 50 specialties.
  • A wide range of services, including orthopaedics, physical therapy, cancer care, women’s health and newborn care, home care, primary care and more.
  • More than 4,000 employees and over 200 employed providers.

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