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Ambulatory Access Optimization Specialist - Remote

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Information Management or related field
  • Two (2) plus years of EPIC Cadence design, build, and implementation experience
  • Project management experience required
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned specialties, supporting scheduling workflow optimization
  • Lead implementation and sustainment of access standards by aligning scheduling practices with enterprise strategy
  • Identify and resolve operational barriers such as template inefficiencies and visit type inconsistencies
  • Provide targeted education and training to specialty leadership and frontline staff on scheduling tools

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Scheduling
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability

About the company

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VCU Health

Hospitals & Health Care

We are a strong, passionate team of more than 12,500 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most. Together. Every day. With the support of our university, we make up an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and training tomorrow’s health care workforce. We continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care. As a community of innovators, every team member can contribute a spark of ingenuity igniting a force to discover the next cure, hold the next hand, solve the greatest challenges and create the health care of tomorrow. We foster an atmosphere of respect and welcoming for all communities. We infuse our teams with diverse talent that inspires everyone to contribute openly and freely, maximizing their impact and creating meaningful change for our patients and community. Join our team and help us create a new kind of patient experience. Join VCU Health. EEO Statement: VCU Health System strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, team members, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Pay Transparency Provisions: VCU Health System complies with the Pay Transparency Provisions.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

***To be considered for the role, you must permanently reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia***

The Access Optimization Specialist serve as specialty-aligned operational expert who partners with departments to optimize scheduling workflows, visit types, templates, and Epic tools. They ensure consistent implementation and sustainability of access standards by bridging enterprise strategy with frontline operations. Their work is critical to reducing variation, maintaining governance, and driving measurable improvements in scheduling performance.

Essential Job Statements 

Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned specialties, supporting scheduling workflow optimization and adoption of Epic tools. 

Lead implementation and sustainment of access standards by aligning scheduling practices with enterprise strategy and specialty needs. 

Identify and resolve operational barriers such as template inefficiencies, held time, and visit type inconsistencies through collaboration with clinical and design teams. 

Provide targeted education and training to specialty leadership and frontline staff on scheduling tools, workflows, and best practices. 

Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., held time, block release rates, self-scheduling penetration, deny rates) and escalate gaps proactively. 

Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and long-term sustainability of scheduling improvements 

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Epic scheduling tools, ensuring they are effectively embedded in daily operation 

Facilitate visit type cleanup and optimization, including Fast Pass and self-scheduling configurations. 

Drive consistency and reduce variation in scheduling practices across departments to maintain governance and improve patient access. 

Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and department. Provide assistance to team members. Accept alternate assignments, as required. 

Patient Population: N/A 

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Information Management or related field. 

A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.

Preferred Education: N/A

 

Licensing/ Certification

 Licensure/Certification Required: N/A

 Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

 Years and Type of Required Experience: Two (2) plus years of EPIC Cadence design, build, and implementation experience, including provider template Optimization, Visit Type, department and provider build experience preferred  

 Project management experience required. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: N/A

 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A  

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.  May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May have periods of constant interruptions. May have periods of constant interruptions. 

Physical Requirements 

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing 

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards  

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Finger Dexterity 

Hazards: N/A 

 

Mental/Sensory – Emotional 

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change 

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$75,524.80 - $117,083.20

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


 

 

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