EHR Application Analyst II - Clinical Communications

OU Health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an EHR Application Analyst II, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing healthcare delivery through technology. This position involves advising on the development and support of an Electronic Health Record system, ensuring optimal workflow processes, and providing technical support to end-users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system changes and improvements, while mentoring junior analysts. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve patient care and have a strong background in healthcare IT, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of IT or healthcare experience required.
• Epic certification in specified area is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for resolving technical issues with the EHR system.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and guidance to end-users.
• Lead efforts to optimize performance and usability of the EHR system.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Healthcare Knowledge

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: EHR Application Analyst II - Clinical Communications Department: IT Care Delivery Applications Job Description: This position may be performed remotely from the following locations within the United States of America: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The EHR Application Analyst II will advise in the development, support and functionality roll out of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The EHR Application Analyst II advises IT team members and assists the organization in optimizing their workflow processes through building applications that are tailored to meet the organizations’ needs. Responsible for learning the EHR system’s capabilities and functional use and apply knowledge of Healthcare Business workflows to advise in the implementation of a system that meets process needs.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving complex technical issues and system errors, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and problem-solving skills to ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption to patient care.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to end-users, including troubleshooting issues, answering questions, and resolving system errors to ensure uninterrupted use of the EHR system.
• Provide guidance to other team members for and perform routine maintenance tasks, such as software updates, patches, and upgrades, to ensure the stability and security of the EHR system.
• Provide guidance in and assist in coordinating testing and validation activities for system changes, enhancements, and upgrades, following pre-defined change management processes to ensure that new features and configurations meet functional requirements and do not introduce unintended consequences or disruptions.
• Lead efforts to optimize the performance and usability of the EHR system, leveraging deep knowledge of system functionalities and user workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Coordinate collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, including IT professionals, clinicians, administrators, and vendors, to support EHR initiatives and projects, and facilitate communication and coordination.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures, and establish knowledge-sharing practices to ensure the availability and accessibility of critical information within the team.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior analysts and end-users, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities and promote continuous learning and professional development within the organization.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience Requirements: 3 - 5 years of applicable IT or healthcare experience required. Epic Implementation experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Epic certification in specified area required.
• Multiple Epic certifications preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Excellent analytical, organization, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Ability to solve complex problems and understand customer needs.
• Strong understanding of healthcare business process and technology.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and terminology.
• Possesses cross-application integration knowledge.
• Strong desktop tool usage including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.