Patient Access Project Manager

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The Wilshire Group, a renowned boutique consulting firm in Los Angeles, specializes in revenue cycle optimization and fostering effective collaboration between operational and IT facets. With a robust track record of aiding over 100 healthcare systems nationwide, our team thrives on professionalism, efficiency, and adaptability.

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The Wilshire Group is seeking an experienced Patient Access Implementation Manager to support a large-scale healthcare technology and operational transformation initiative. This role will lead key Epic implementation efforts across Patient Access, Scheduling, and Referrals, with responsibility for project planning, stakeholder coordination, implementation readiness, and successful go-lives.

Work Location: Remote/Telecommute
Travel: Approximately 25%
Start Date: ASAP

Hourly Rate: $ 80.00- $ 90.00 per hour
Estimated Duration: Through May/June 2027

The Patient Access Implementation Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of Epic Prelude, Cadence, and Referrals initiatives supporting Back to Foundation and Guided Scheduling programs.

This individual will work closely with IT, operational, clinical, and project leadership teams to ensure implementation activities remain aligned with organizational priorities, Epic governance, and Patient Access and Scheduling objectives.

• Lead Epic Prelude, Cadence, and Referrals implementations, enhancements, and related work streams.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across IT, clinical, operational, and Patient Access stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and alignment among cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks and barriers and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.
• Support implementation readiness, go-live planning, command center activities, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Ensure project activities align with Patient Access and Scheduling Centers of Excellence (CoE) priorities and established Epic governance.
• Support enterprise registration, scheduling, and referral-related initiatives as needed.
• Provide clear project updates and elevate risks, decisions, and dependencies when appropriate.

• 5+ years of experience supporting Epic Prelude, Cadence, and Referrals implementations
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• Current or relevant Epic certifications in applicable modules.
• Strong healthcare IT project management and implementation experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional…