You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an IT Director, Epic Patient Access (Specializing in Referrals), who will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient access, engagement, and complex care coordination through innovative technology solutions. Reporting directly to the VP of EMR Systems, this role heavily prioritizes deep, specialized subject matter expertise in Epic Referrals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage challenging referral cases and lead dedicated vertical teams.
- Drive strategic EMR optimization efforts to support patient access and engagement.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment to enhance patient outcomes and care capacity.
- Oversee 23 direct reports and plan for hiring a Manager or Supervisor to support this role.
Qualifications
- Experience in Epic Referrals.
- Experience mentoring and managing teams, such as Director, Manager, Supervisors, or Lead experience.
- Local to the Chicagoland area and willing to be onsite 3 days per week.
Skills
- Deep expertise in Epic Referrals.
- Proficiency with Epic Prelude, Cadence, MyChart, and HIM.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applications and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our IT and EHR division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing confidential information, potential exposure to personally identifiable information and/or HIPAA records and information, access to work stations for other staff, access to login credentials for protected technical equipment and software, unrestricted access to company software and programs. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
