Clinical EHR & Workflow Optimization Analyst

Astrana Health Management; Tustin, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health Management is seeking a Clinical Applications Analyst to support EHR implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance within an acute care hospital environment. You will liaise with clinicians, IT, and vendors to align workflows with the EHR system.

The role entails gathering requirements, configuring applications, testing, and training end users across all phases of the implementation to ensure efficient system utilization and patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least Two (2) years' knowledge and experience in clinical system implementations (EMR, Ancillary, Reporting Analytics, Clinical Quality, etc.)
• Working knowledge of clinical operations in an acute care setting
• Experience with application configuration, upgrades, release management, testing, and production support.
• Familiarity with IT service management/ticketing processes and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and ARRA Meaningful Use requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of CPSI/ EMR including Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH Expanse, CPSI, or other acute care EHR platforms
• Experience with interfaces and interoperability (HL7/FHIR) as a preferred qualification

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the review, revision, validation, and approval of clinical content for integration into healthcare information systems and EHR platforms.
• Collaborates with clinical stakeholders to ensure system content accurately reflects current workflows, organizational objectives, and best practices in patient care.
• Ensures information systems are implemented and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and professional clinical practice guidelines.
• Supports clinical departments throughout system implementation initiatives, including planning, testing, training, and go-live activities.
• Provides ongoing application support, troubleshooting, and optimization to promote efficient system utilization and user satisfaction.
• Partners with clinical and technical teams to identify workflow improvements and implement system enhancements that improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Assists with change management efforts by communicating updates, gathering user feedback, and promoting adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Monitors system performance and supports continuous improvement initiatives to ensure applications effectively meet organizational and clinical needs.

Skills

Clinical systems

Acute care

Config & testing

Vendor coordination

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Epic

CPSI

Oracle Health (Cerner)

MEDITECH Expanse

HL7/FHIR

Job description

Astrana Health Management is seeking a Clinical Applications Analyst to support EHR implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance within an acute care hospital environment. You will liaise with clinicians, IT, and vendors to align workflows with the EHR system.

The role entails gathering requirements, configuring applications, testing, and training end users across all phases of the implementation to ensure efficient system utilization and patient care outcomes.