Application Analyst, Epic HIM

Title: Lead Application Analyst III – Healthcare Information ManagementLocation: Camden, NJType: Temporary, contractOur direct client is seeking an Application Lead – HIM to support Health Information Management applications during a planned coverage period. This role is ideal for an experienced healthcare IT professional who enjoys stepping into a leadership role, contributing immediately, and making a meaningful impact in a short timeframe.This role will serve as a trusted application expert and mentor, working closely with HIM leaders, clinical partners, and IT team members to ensure continuity, stability, and forward momentum across critical HIM systems.Key Accountabilities:Act as a subject matter expert for HIM applications and workflowsSupport continuity of operations during the 6‑month back‑fill periodCoordinate and prioritize team work to meet service levels and deadlinesProvide guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to application analystsServe as an escalation point for complex issues involving integrated systemsPartner with HIM, clinical, and operational stakeholders to gather requirements and identify effective solutionsPerform fit / gap analysis and document current- and future‑state workflowsDesign, test, validate, and implement system enhancementsLead or support small‑ to medium‑scale initiatives and enhancementsCollaborate on integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)Review, triage, and assign incidents and change requests to ensure balanced workloadsParticipate in a second‑level, 24x7 on‑call rotationRequirements:6-10+ years of experience supporting healthcare applications or clinical systems is requiredHigh school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare, Business, or a related field is preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to translate technical concepts into clear, user‑friendly languageCustomer‑focused, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environmentWillingness to obtain application‑specific certification / proficiency within 90 days (if applicable)Experience working in a hospital, health system, or medical practice is preferredExperience supporting Epic HIM modules and experience supporting OnBase workflows is preferredEpic Gallery project experience is a strong plus, including implementation, optimization, or upgrade initiatives