EHR Finance Build Team Member

EHR Finance Build Team Member
Location: Swift Square One
Job type: Specified Purpose

Overview of role
The Finance Build Team Member will support the implementation of the Cúram Electronic Health Record (EHR) system across UPMC Ireland. Reporting to the Finance Workstream Lead, this role focuses on assisting with the configuration, testing, and validation of finance‑related applications, including general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), treasury, fixed assets, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. The Finance Build Team Member will contribute to aligning system functionality with financial workflows and operational requirements under the guidance of the Finance Workstream Lead. This role provides operational and technical support for the Finance workstream, collaborating with clinical, financial, and technical teams to ensure a smooth and effective transformation of finance functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with an interest in health IT systems to contribute to a significant digital transformation project.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
General Accountabilities
The Finance Build Team Member will support the Finance Workstream Lead in delivering the Finance workstream for the Cúram EHR implementation within UPMC Ireland. The role involves assisting in executing tasks within the project scope and governance, including stakeholder coordination and milestone tracking. The member will collaborate with the Finance Workstream Lead and other workstream members to ensure alignment with financial operations and programme goals. Additionally, the role includes contributing to the documentation of workflows, system configurations, and testing different outcomes (e.g. interoperability, data migration, reporting, end‑user devices) to support a seamless end‑user experience.

System Design & Workflow Support

Serve as a supporting subject matter expert (SME) for finance‑related functions in MEDITECH Expanse and associated applications, including general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), treasury, fixed assets, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Assist in the design and validation of finance workflows within MEDITECH Expanse and associated applications, working closely with analysts and operational leaders.

Review and provide feedback on system functionality related to finance processes.

Support the integration of clinical workflows with financial processes to ensure financial integrity and compliance with financial policy requirements.

Collaborate with revenue cycle, clinical, and technical teams to maintain end‑to‑end financial integrity across modules.

Implementation Support, Data Validation & Testing

Assist in financial system configuration, data migration validation (e.g., GL accounts, cost centers, historical data), and integration with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.

Participate in testing activities for finance modules, including integrated testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), under the guidance of the Finance Workstream Lead.

Help identify and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with IT, finance, and clinical Workstreams.

Support the integration of finance modules with other financial systems (e.g., ERP, Claimsure) to ensure seamless service delivery.

Assist in validating statutory, management, and operational reporting requirements for finance functions.

Support change management efforts by addressing workflow impacts, practice changes, and documentation requirements for SCM staff.

Contribute to go‑live readiness and stabilization efforts, including supporting real‑time issue resolution and workflow adjustments.

Contribute to standards development processes and engage with finance SMEs during design and optimization discussions.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial standards as directed.

Team Collaboration & Support

Assist in facilitating finance engagement sessions, adoption planning, and go‑live readiness activities under the direction of the Finance Workstream Lead.

Support the coordination of cross‑functional finance implementation activities, ensuring alignment with finance documentation and workflow needs.

Participate in workgroup meetings, documenting decisions, risks, and issues as directed.

Act as a secondary liaison between finance staff and the EHR implementation team, escalating issues to the Finance Workstream Lead as needed.

Assist in the development and delivery of training materials for finance staff and other relevant end‑users.

Provide hands‑on support during go‑live and stabilization phases, helping to ensure continuity of finance operations.

Support the training team in delivering education on finance workflows within MEDITECH Expanse and associated applications.

Contribute to the handover process by supporting training delivery to the future EHR BAU team members.

Documentation & Governance

Maintain accurate project documentation, including current state/future state maps, risk/issue logs, and change logs, as assigned by the Finance Workstream Lead.

Assist in preparing materials for governance processes, such as the Business Design Forum and senior management meetings.

Support the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) for finance readiness, adoption, and post‑go‑live performance.

Contribute to documenting lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to finance, clinical safety, and digital health as directed.

Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare financial operations.

Familiarity with healthcare finance models and compliance standards.

Good project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.

Good analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across clinical and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience supporting or leading system implementations (preferably MEDITECH or similar ERP/EHR platforms).

Experience as a user of MEDITECH Finance modules (e.g., GL, AP, FA) or other equivalent major EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Oracle Health).

Familiarity with clinical‑to‑financial workflows and revenue recognition.

Knowledge of clinical decision support, change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR), and regulatory requirements (e.g., documentation standards, medication safety protocols).

Training in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean) or project management.

Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance‑related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.

Competitive Pension Plan.

Company‑funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.

Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.

Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people‑focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high‑quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

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