Job Specifications
Position: Project Manager, Clinical
Location: Downtown Indianapolis
Duration: 6-month contract to hire
Start: ASAP
Overview
The Clinical Project Manager will play a critical role in leading and supporting Clinical Information Systems (Clinical IS) initiatives across a large healthcare organization. This role focuses heavily on clinical applications and Epic-integrated projects, managing efforts from initiation through go-live and stabilization.
This position also supports clinical growth and infrastructure initiatives, requiring experience aligning clinical operations, facility readiness, and technology deployment.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of clinical knowledge and project management experience, with the ability to communicate effectively across clinical teams, IT partners, vendors, construction/design teams, and executive leadership. This role requires flexibility, strong coordination skills, and comfort operating in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Delivery
Lead Clinical IS projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, testing, go-live, and closeout.
Manage one large Clinical IS project or multiple (2–3) smaller concurrent initiatives.
Oversee clinical application delivery, including projects integrated with Epic.
Coordinate with Epic teams, internal clinical stakeholders, IT partners, and operational leaders to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
Support projects that intersect with facility development, departmental expansions, and clinical service line growth initiatives.
Clinical Operations, Facility Activation & Expansion
Support the planning and activation of new clinical units, departments, and ambulatory clinics.
Partner with operational leaders, clinical staff, and facilities teams to ensure clinical workflow readiness for new care environments.
Coordinate technology planning and deployment for newly constructed or renovated clinical spaces.
Align clinical workflows, staffing models, equipment planning, and Health IT systems to ensure operational readiness at opening.
Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient patient care environments during expansions and transitions.
Testing, Training & Support
Oversee system testing and validation to ensure seamless clinical workflow integration.
Ensure established training plans are executed effectively for end users.
Coordinate go-live support and post-implementation stabilization activities.
Monitoring & Governance
Track project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies.
Facilitate kickoff calls, regular project meetings, and status updates.
Manage resources and ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives.
Provide clear, concise communication to leadership, including C-suite stakeholders.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with clinical analysts, clinical informaticists, application teams, and technical teams.
Serve as a liaison between clinical teams, IT, facilities/construction partners, and external vendors.
Maintain proactive, transparent, and positive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Problem-Solving & Closeout
Actively troubleshoot project-related challenges, particularly those related to clinical systems, operational workflows, and care environment readiness.
Ensure all project documentation is completed and outstanding items are resolved at project close.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Strongly Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) or strong clinical background.
Clinical Informatics experience.
Clinical design & construction project experience within healthcare environments.
Experience supporting the opening and activation of new hospitals, clinical units, or ambulatory clinics, including:
Clinical workflow design and optimization
Operational readiness planning
Care team transition planning
Health technology and infrastructure deployment
Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience in a healthcare environment.
Epic experience strongly preferred (experience with Oracle Health Cerner acceptable if paired with Epic exposure).
Ability to “talk the talk” clinically while applying strong PM discipline.
Required
3–5 years of relevant experience in project management or a related healthcare role.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Strong organizational, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Comfort working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.
Nice to Have
PMP certification.
Experience transitioning from a clinical role (e.g., RN, lab tech) into project management.
Experience with ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
About the Company
Medasource is a leading consulting and professional services firm serving the healthcare industry, including Life Sciences, RCM/Payers, Technology, and Government. We've been recognized by both KLAS and Modern Healthcare for being good to our employees, consultants, clients, and communities. With over 100 clients, more than 2,000 active consultants, and over 30 locations across the U.S., we're focused on propelling the future of healthcare, one client at a time. Visit medasource.com to learn more today! Medasource is an equa...
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