Application Lead

About the role

The Application Lead provides leadership throughout the design, implementation, and ongoing support of Epic applications. This role partners with business teams, end users, and vendors to understand needs, optimize workflows, configure solutions, and ensure successful system adoption. The Application Lead will help shape future-state processes, support testing and go-live activities, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement while serving as a subject matter expert for their assigned application.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day planning, build, and support of Epic applications, partnering with clinical, operational, and technical teams to deliver solutions that improve workflows and support patient care.
• Work closely with end users, business leaders, and vendor partners to understand challenges, translate business needs into system solutions, and ensure projects stay on track from design through implementation.
• Guide application configuration, testing, upgrades, and enhancements, making sure changes are thoroughly evaluated, documented, and aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Identify and resolve system issues, manage project priorities, coordinate testing and go-live activities, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and support the application team by encouraging collaboration, helping solve complex problems, and ensuring users have the tools, documentation, and training needed for long-term success.

Requirements

• Associates Degree
• Professional or Hospital Billing Certification
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a leadership capacity
• 6+ years prior system build experience in Professional or Hospital Billing Claims and Electronic Remittance Administration

Qualifications

• Adaptable and flexible to the changing business needs
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Dependable and takes initiative
• Takes ownership of work before it is asked of you
• Excited to learn new things

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with Epic and other healthcare billing systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform system improvements
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards

Benefits

RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

The pay range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey is $133,924.00 - $189,967.00 per year.

Schedule

This role is available on a Day shift.