Analyst, Cadence and Prelude - III Epic (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Schaumburg (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking an Epic Cadence/Prelude Analyst III to lead complex, cross-functional projects across the patient access experience. You will define configuration standards, validation strategies, and integration frameworks aligning workflows into a unified platform.

The role demands 7+ years with Epic Prelude and Cadence, strong testing and mentoring capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders and drive end-to-end process improvements. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Epic Prelude and Cadence, including one full implementation.
• Experience integrating Prelude, Cadence and other patient access apps like MyChart.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale patient access projects with influence over design decisions.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate design sessions with operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects involving Prelude and Cadence to design end-to-end patient access workflows.
• Execute comprehensive testing plans in collaboration with the team and stakeholders.
• Oversee validation strategy, regression testing frameworks, and release planning for Prelude and Cadence initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Cadence and Prelude functionality and drive process improvements.
• Mentor analysts and guide growth in Prelude and Cadence.
• Act as primary technical liaison to workgroups for scheduling and registration, translating goals into a roadmap.
• Champion best practices for system build and workflow design across patient access.
• Develop and oversee integrated testing strategies for major enhancements.

Skills

Epic Prelude

Epic Cadence

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Testing & validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

College degree in computer science or information science

Epic Prelude and Cadence certification

Epic certifications

Tools

Epic Cadence

Epic Prelude

Job description

Job Description

The Epic Cadence and Prelude Analyst III is a senior subject matter expert in the design, configuration, testing and implementation of complex, cross-functional projects spanning the entire patient access experience. This role defines configuration standards, validation strategies, and integration frameworks that align patient access, operational, and financial workflows into a unified, high-performing platform. The Analyst III collaborates with enterprise architecture, clinical operations, and revenue management teams to optimize the front-end revenue cycle, ensuring solutions deliver registration accuracy, compliant billing, and seamless data exchange. This position provides input on technical and governance, change management, and innovation in patient access workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projectsinvolving both Prelude and Cadence to design and implement seamless, end-to-end patient access workflows.
• Execute comprehensive testing plans in collaboration with the team and key stakeholders
• Oversee validation strategy, regression testing frameworks, and release planning for all Prelude and Cadence initiatives
• Strong proficiency in Cadence and Prelude applications functionality and lead process improvement efforts
• Mentor and provide guidanceto analysts, fostering their growth in both Prelude and Cadence
• Act as the primary technical liaisonto operational workgroups for scheduling and registration, translating strategic goals into a unified system roadmap
• Champion best practicesfor system build and workflow design across the entire patient access landscape
• Develop and oversee comprehensive, integrated testing strategies for major enhancements

Qualifications:

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in Epic Prelude and Cadence application including one full implementation
• Proven expertise in the integration and data flowbetween Prelude, Cadence, and other patient access applications e.g. MyChart
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale projectsimpacting patient access
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate design sessions with operational leaders

Preferred:

• Proven project management experience in large scale transformations
• Experience in one Epic Implementation full cycle

Work Environment:

• Work requires handling light and simple weight material and equipment.Visual activity requires the ability to tolerate prolonged periods of close computer screens. Work requires speed, accuracy and adeptness to operate in system application. Fast-paced work environment. After hours, weekend and holiday work will occasionally be required as determined by the Application Mgr to support software/hardware patches, upgrades downtimes and potential disasters.

English Required

Travel Required

Education:

• College degree in computer science, information science or equivalent work experience(Required)
• Certification in Epic Prelude and Cadence (Required)
• Multiple Epic Certifications (Preferred)

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