Hybrid Job Opening for Project Manager Electronic Health Record (EHR) with Peraton
Artech LLC
San Diego, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$85 Per Hour
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
I am Shweta, a recruiter at Artech, the #1 largest women-owned IT staffing firm in the US. We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfil the staffing needs of our clients, and we currently have a few job openings that may interest you. Please find the below summary of one of our current opportunities.
Please let me know the best time to reach you, or you may call me directly at 9735077508, However if you are not interested at this time, feel free to refer this position to someone you may know to be a fit.
Below are the position details for your reference:
Project Manager – Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 09 – 12+ Months (Possibility to extend and/or convert to FTE)
Job Description:
Will need to be on site at client site in San Diego 3 days per week. Telework allowed 2 days per week.
Position Description
The Project Manager – Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale EHR implementation projects for the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while meeting quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
The Project Manager will leverage their knowledge of project management methodologies, healthcare operations, and electronic health record systems (such as EPIC) to oversee system design, configuration, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation optimization. This role requires collaboration with clinicians, IT teams, administrative staff, and vendors to deliver an integrated solution that improves clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and data management capabilities.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of EHR implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate project resources, including internal teams and third-party vendors, to meet project deliverables.
• Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders, escalating issues and risks as appropriate.
• Ensure integration of clinical, administrative, and technical perspectives into project planning and execution.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for EHR project stakeholders, including clinical leadership, IT staff, and external vendors.
• Facilitate regular meetings with project teams, steering committees, and executive sponsors.
• Advocate for end-user needs and promote adoption of EHR solutions through effective communication and change management strategies.
System Implementation
• Oversee system configuration, data migration, implementation, and system testing phases.
• Coordinate training programs for staff to ensure successful adoption and proficiency in the EHR system.
• Develop and execute go-live readiness plans, including contingency planning and resource allocation.
• Support post-implementation review and continuous improvement activities.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure all EHR implementation activities comply with guidance from regulatory agencies and acts, including but not limited to HIPAA, CMS, CDPH, DHCS, Joint Commission, and HCAI.
• Track, monitor, and mitigate project risks, ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Document all project deliverables, meeting minutes, decisions, and issue logs.
Must Haves
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 3 years managing large-scale healthcare IT or EHR implementation projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification required.
• Experience with electronic health record systems (EPIC preferred; experience with Cerner, Allscripts, or other EHRs considered).
• Experience working in behavioral health, public health, or hospital environments strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and tools (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• Understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and informatics principles.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to EHR systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address challenges from multiple perspectives.
Regards,
Shweta Pandey
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Phone: 9735077508
Email:
shweta.pandey1@artech.com
360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960
Website: www.artech.com
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