APPLICATIONS ANALYST - EPIC ORDERS

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

Time away from work accrual

Retirement plans

Wellness program for employees and his

Job summary

Aspirus Health is seeking an Applications Analyst for Epic Orders to enhance our information systems and support clinical operations. The role requires strong analysis, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration with clinicians and staff.

Responsibilities include evaluating systems, managing projects, and delivering training while maintaining patient safety and cost containment. Remote-eligible for qualified candidates in eligible states, with a focus on Wisconsin-based operations.

Qualifications

• Epic Orders experience and certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or 2–5 years healthcare/IT experience.
• ITIL training to be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of hospital clinical and administrative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze information systems; propose solutions and improvements.
• Manage projects, including implementation, training, and support of applications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and staff to optimize workflows.
• Assist in evaluating systems, analyzing requirements, and ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Epic Orders experience

Strong communication

Project management

Clinical workflow knowledge

Healthcare IT experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, Information Technology, clinical area, or related field

ITIL course/training

Tools

Epic Orders

SDLC knowledge

Job description

APPLICATIONS ANALYST - EPIC ORDERS

Aspirus Health

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period), exempt

Remote-eligible, certain states

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values;

and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Job Description:

The Applications Analyst will have a strong understanding of general principles of information systems and computer usage. Independently researches and seeks solutions to problems and contributes to improving workflow and process. Assists in evaluating systems, preparing an analysis of alternatives, and implementing enhancements to existing systems. Performs project management activities as well as analysis, design, implementation, education, and support of assigned application software. Will be thoroughly familiar with the function and processes of their assigned departments and assist the customer department in the use of the applications at Aspirus, while working to maintain and/or improve patient safety, departmental workflow, and cost containment.

Position involves extensive consulting and communication with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technologist, and other clinical staff as well as clerical and administrative users, vendors, hospital management/administration, and outside agencies.

This position is eligible for remote work; however, candidates must reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Epic Orders experience and certification.
• Knowledge of general principles of information systems and computer usage normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business, Information Technology, clinical area, or related field and/or two to five years' relevant healthcare/IT experience required.
• Experience with clinical assessment, planning, protocol development, standards, policies and procedures preferred.
• Previous teaching/training and project management experience. Participated in at least one clinical information systems implementation/go-live.
• ITIL course to be completed within one year of hire.
• Very strong working knowledge of hospital clinical and administrative departments, operations, and core process flows. Understands interactions and flows with administrative and financial systems.
• Strong understanding of general principles of information systems and computer usage.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Development Life cycle (SDLC): project definition, user requirements definition, system requirements definition, analysis and design, system build, implementation and training, sustainment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical ability to evaluate systems, test data and/or program logic, and determine proper program execution with some assistance.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and solve problems related to computer systems/software generally without assistance.
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and meet established deadlines generally without assistance.
• High level of expertise using computer tools in a clinical setting required.
• A tolerance for working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several different issues at a time

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission:

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision:

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.