Epic Prelude / Cadence Consultant

About the role

The client is seeking an experienced Epic Consultant to provide immediate support for an ongoing Epic optimization initiative. The consultant will primarily support the patient access and registration side of Epic, with a focus on Prelude and Cadence. This resource will partner closely with internal Epic/application teams and operational stakeholders to evaluate current workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and help implement solutions. This is a hands-on consulting opportunity for an Epic professional who can step into an existing environment, quickly understand the current state, and provide immediate expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on Epic expertise across Prelude and Cadence.
• Support patient access, registration, scheduling, and related Epic workflows.
• Partner with application, operational, and revenue cycle stakeholders to understand current processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Assess existing Epic functionality and recommend improvements to workflows, configuration, and system utilization.
• Support active Epic initiatives and help ensure project goals and timelines remain on track.
• Participate in requirements gathering, workflow analysis, testing, issue resolution, and implementation.
• Work collaboratively with internal Epic teams and external partners as needed.
• Identify opportunities to maximize existing Epic functionality and improve the overall user and operational experience.
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal team members.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Prelude/Cadence-related questions and optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Epic Prelude.
• Strong hands-on experience with Epic Cadence.
• Experience supporting Epic patient access, registration, and/or scheduling workflows.
• Experience working within a hospital or health system environment.
• Experience with Epic optimization, enhancement, implementation, or modernization initiatives.
• Ability to quickly assess existing workflows and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active Epic certification in Prelude and/or Cadence.
• Experience supporting Epic optimization initiatives.
• Experience partnering with operational and revenue cycle stakeholders.
• Experience working with pediatric healthcare organizations is a plus.
• Previous consulting or contract experience preferred.

Schedule

Duration: 6 months to start