Health Information Management Specialist - Application Lead – HIM

Application Lead – HIM (Remote | 6-Month Contract)Make an Impact Where Healthcare and Technology Meet

We are seeking an experienced Application Lead – HIM for a 6-month temporary backfill opportunity supporting critical Health Information Management (HIM) applications within a dynamic healthcare environment.

This role is ideal for a healthcare IT professional who can quickly step into a leadership position, provide operational continuity, and make an immediate impact. You’ll serve as a trusted application expert and mentor while collaborating closely with HIM leadership, clinical teams, and IT partners to support key initiatives and maintain system stability.

This position is fully remote day-to-day, with occasional travel required for onsite meetings as needed.

Key Responsibilities

As the Application Lead – HIM, you will combine technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, including:

• Serving as the subject matter expert for HIM applications and workflows
• Supporting continuity of operations during the 6-month coverage period
• Coordinating and prioritizing team activities to meet service levels and project deadlines
• Providing mentorship, technical guidance, and oversight to application analysts
• Acting as an escalation point for complex integrated system issues
• Partnering with HIM, clinical, operational, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend solutions
• Performing fit/gap analyses and documenting current and future-state workflows
• Designing, testing, validating, and implementing system enhancements
• Leading or supporting small- to medium-scale projects and optimization initiatives
• Participating in integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Reviewing, triaging, and assigning incidents and change requests
• Participating in a second-level 24/7 on-call rotation

Required Qualifications

• Epic Certification required
• High School Diploma or GED
• 6–10 years of experience supporting healthcare applications or clinical systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear, user-friendly manner
• Customer-focused with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to obtain additional application-specific certifications/proficiencies within 90 days if applicable

Required HIM Knowledge Areas

• HIM Release of Information (ROI)
• HIM Identity (EMPI)
• HIM Deficiency Tracking (DT)
• HIM Coding

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare, Business, or a related field
• (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Experience working in a hospital, health system, or medical practice environment
• Experience supporting Epic HIM modules
• Experience supporting OnBase workflows
• Epic Gallery project experience strongly preferred, including implementation, optimization, or upgrade initiativesWhy Join This Opportunity?
• Step into a visible leadership role with meaningful responsibility
• Make an immediate impact supporting HIM operations and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with engaged HIM, clinical, and IT teams
• Gain valuable experience in a complex healthcare IT environment
• Excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a short-term leadership assignment or growth opportunity

Apply today to bring your HIM application expertise to a collaborative and mission-driven healthcare team.

Pay: $70.00 - $90.45 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Willingness to obtain application‑specific certification/proficiency within 90 days (if applicable)

Experience:

• HIM Release of Information: 5 years (Required)
• HIM Identity (EMPI) : 5 years (Required)
• HIM Deficiency Tracking (DT): 4 years (Required)
• HIM Coding: 4 years (Required)
• supporting healthcare applications or clinical systems: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Epic Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70 - $90