Our client is looking to hire an Epic Cadence/Prelude Program Manager (Patient Access) to join their team for a full time, perm role located on site/Hybrid in Washington DC. Location: DC Metro (must be local to Northern VA or Southern/Central MD)

A leading pediatric health system is seeking an Epic Cadence/Prelude Program Manager to support the Patient Access / Revenue Cycle workstream as part of a large-scale Cerner-to-Epic conversion. This role will partner closely with Patient Access leadership and key program stakeholders to manage cross-functional projects that connect scheduling, registration, and referrals into broader Epic modules and enterprise initiatives.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000/yr + Hybrid on site in Washington, DC

Qualifications

• Cetified in Epic Cadence, Prelude or Referrals (Epic Cadence certification required/preferred)
• Experience: 2+ years of related program/project management experience (healthcare IT / rev cycle preferred)
• Strong understanding of Patient Access workflows (scheduling, registration, referrals) and how they integrate across Epic and Revenue Cycle

Required / Preferred Epic Certifications:

• Epic Cadence Certification required
• Epic Prelude (preferred)
• Epic Referrals (preferred)
• Epic Grand Central (preferred)

Background: Transitioning from Cerner to Epic and onboarding key resources to support the implementation.

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead program planning and execution for Patient Access initiatives tied to the Epic implementation (Cadence/Prelude-focused).
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and ownership assignments across teams.
• Drive day-to-day program operations, remove blockers, and escalate risks/issues appropriately.
• Coordinate work across Revenue Cycle and related Epic modules to ensure integrated design and successful delivery.

Operational & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Patient Access, operational leaders, and technical teams to define priorities, align on scope, and maintain momentum.
• Identify operational barriers, analyze root causes, and develop action plans to resolve issues.
• Support change management efforts by engaging stakeholders and sustaining commitment throughout the transition.

Budget / Performance Support

• Assist with operating and capital budget planning documentation and projections.
• Monitor performance reporting and help address variances, discrepancies, and operational impacts.
• Evaluate trends (including reimbursement/denials where applicable) and support action plans to improve outcomes.

Safety & Quality Mindset

• Promote a culture of safety, accuracy, and accountability.
• Ensure clear, timely communication and attention to detail in decision-making and documentation

Logistics:

• Location: DC Metro (must be local to Northern VA or Southern/Central MD)
• Work Model: Hybrid/Onsite as needed (local required)
• Timeline: Multi-year Epic implementation | Target Go-Live: 2027
• Ability to work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment supporting a multi-year implementation