Manager of Epic - Interfaces & Security

Inova IT Clinical Applications is looking for a dedicated Manager of Epic Applications - Interfaces & Security to join the Team. This remote role will be a full-time day-shift from Monday - Friday.

The Manager of Epic Applications - Interfaces & Security serves as leader in decision-making and administrative responsibilities necessary to comply with Inova Health System and Information Technology (IT) policies, procedures and standards. Ensures successful and cooperative completion of tasks and projects while resolving problems in a timely manner. Leads a team of Application/System Analysts responsible for the assigned Epic and system applications.

Performs daily/ongoing management and oversight of implementation, installation, training and service/support of applications in conjunction with the application teams and consultants.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Manager of Epic Applications - Interfaces & Security Job Responsibilities:

• Interfaces and Interoperability Management:
  Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of application interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability between systems. Collaborate with integration teams to troubleshoot and resolve interface issues promptly.
• Application Access and Security Management:
  Own and manage EMP and SER records, ensuring accurate and secure configuration. Oversee the application and maintenance of security templates, supporting role-based access and enforcing the principle of least privilege.
• Ownership of the Update/Upgrade Lifecycle:
  Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of updates and upgrades, ensuring seamless coordination with the hosted team.
• Comprehensive Testing Management:
  Lead and manage all phases of application testing, including monitoring, integrated testing, mapped record testing, regression testing, and validation processes. Ensure thorough testing protocols are followed to maintain application stability and performance during updates, upgrades, and new implementations.
• Implementation Oversight:
  Take ownership of new implementations, collaborating closely with project managers to define and establish realistic timelines and deliverables. Oversee the end-to-end implementation process to ensure successful deployment and integration of new solutions.
• Collaboration with the Desktop Architect Team:
  Partner closely with the desktop architect team to ensure thorough planning and execution during upgrades and updates. Responsible for Technical Dress Rehearsal (TDR) management and organizing Operational Dress Rehearsals (ODR) to identify and prioritize areas requiring enhanced testing focus, ensuring system stability and optimal performance.
• Process Improvement and Optimization:
  Identify pain points, areas for improvement or updates, and outdated workflows. Propose and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning:
  Collaborate with the necessary Inova teams and the Epic Hosted teams to develop and implement best-practice Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans, ensuring preparedness for both planned and unplanned downtime.
• Incident and Service Request Management:
  Oversee and establish timelines for service incidents and requests, ensuring their prompt resolution and timely closure.
• Environment Management:
  Manage application environments, including development, testing, and production. Ensure proper configuration, content management, data courier processes, and environment integrity. Maintain stability and readiness across all environments to support updates, upgrades, and new implementations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree; or Associate's degree and 2 years relevant professional experience in addition to the minimum experience required; or HS Diploma/GED and 4 years relevant professional experience in addition to the minimum experience required
• Experience: 5 years of project management experience with progressing levels of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Epic Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• 3-5 Years of Experience in Environment Management, including configuration,…