Epic Analyst II

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Epic Research and Genomics Analyst II to ensure Epic EHR systems are implemented, maintained, and aligned with clinical and operational needs. You will work with physicians, nurses, and IT staff to optimize workflows, build configurations, and test new modules in a hybrid Indiana-based environment.

The role requires collaboration across clinical and facility teams, hands-on training delivery, and ongoing system governance participation while advancing Epic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes IS, clinical, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires an understanding of healthcare business processes and technology, with basic knowledge of healthcare workflows and terminology.
• Ability to travel to assigned sites as required.
• Epic Certification in 1 module is preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Connect to Promise - Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization.
• Training/Education - Acts as a preceptor and shares knowledge and expertise to facilitate the learning of others.
• Communication - Shares thoughts and information in a clear, concise, and professional manner, in both oral and written communication formats.
• Ethical Practice - Demonstrates the highest level of confidentiality standards in handling of customer relations, medical and prescription records and HIPAA compliance.
• Project Management - Implements solutions based on guidelines provided by leadership; appropriately resolves issues within project plan parameters.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Epic EHR

Epic Certification

Job description

Epic Research and Genomics Analyst II

Epic Research and Genomics Analyst II. This position is full-time and on a hybrid schedule, and all candidates must live and work in Indiana.

Summary

Combines technical system knowledge, workflow optimization, and stakeholder engagement to ensure Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and aligned with clinical and operational needs. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Plays a role in the development, support, and rollout of the Epic EHR system. Participates in all phases of the system development life cycle, including but not limited to requirements gathering, use case development, and solution evaluation. Brings relevant topics to discussions/meetings. Speaks to system settings and tasks. Facilitates and leads meetings with internal teams and vendors. Assists with Epic software releases and new application implementations. Participates in application testing and validation during upgrades or new module implementations. Serves as an onsite Epic resource during implementations and ongoing support activities. Develops, configures, and modifies moderately complex systems to support clinical and operational needs. Designs, codes/configures, tests, and maintains application programs. Configures and customizes Epic applications to optimize workflow processes. Utilizes Epic best practices to ensure system builds align with organizational standards and workflows. Supports existing functionality and expands application capabilities as needed. Assists in the coordination of all testing phases of Epic applications during implementations, upgrades, and optimizations. Participates in application testing efforts and validates system performance. Participates in on-call support for system troubleshooting and issue resolution. Provides second-level support for incidents and service requests. Creates and maintains documentation for business requirements, current and future-state workflows, and system configurations. Provides input into policies, procedures, and best practices. Contributes to ongoing system optimization and workflow improvement initiatives. Collaborates with clinical, operational, and facility teams to support Epic implementation and adoption. Builds and maintains strong relationships with Physicians, Nurses, Revenue Cycle teams, Health Information Management staff, and facility leadership. Works closely with Epic project teams, business partners, and end users. Provides hands‑on training and support to end users. Collaborates with facility teams to deliver training sessions. Ensures users are equipped to efficiently utilize Epic systems. Ensures alignment of Epic systems with organizational goals and standards. Applies Epic best practices for system design, build, and optimization. Participates in IT and clinical/business system governance activities.

Clinical - operational research experience is highly preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes IS, clinical, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires an understanding of healthcare business processes and technology, with basic knowledge of healthcare workflows and terminology.
• Ability to travel to assigned sites as required.
• Epic Certification in 1 module is preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

Overview

Epic Research and Genomics Analyst II

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop enthusiastic teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Information Services team in the role of Epic Research and Genomics Analyst II. This position is full-time and on a hybrid schedule, and all candidates must live and work in Indiana.

Summary

Combines technical system knowledge, workflow optimization, and stakeholder engagement to ensure Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and aligned with clinical and operational needs. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Plays a role in the development, support, and rollout of the Epic EHR system. Participates in all phases of the system development life cycle, including but not limited to requirements gathering, use case development, and solution evaluation. Brings relevant topics to discussions/meetings. Speaks to system settings and tasks. Facilitates and leads meetings with internal teams and vendors. Assists with Epic software releases and new application implementations. Participates in application testing and validation during upgrades or new module implementations. Serves as an onsite Epic resource during implementations and ongoing support activities. Develops, configures, and modifies moderately complex systems to support clinical and operational needs. Designs, codes/configures, tests, and maintains application programs. Configures and customizes Epic applications to optimize workflow processes. Utilizes Epic best practices to ensure system builds align with organizational standards and workflows. Supports existing functionality and expands application capabilities as needed. Assists in the coordination of all testing phases of Epic applications during implementations, upgrades, and optimizations. Participates in application testing efforts and validates system performance. Participates in on‑call support for system troubleshooting and issue resolution. Provides second‑level support for incidents and service requests. Creates and maintains documentation for business requirements, current and future‑state workflows, and system configurations. Provides input into policies, procedures, and best practices. Contributes to ongoing system optimization and workflow improvement initiatives. Collaborates with clinical, operational, and facility teams to support Epic implementation and adoption. Builds and maintains strong relationships with Physicians, Nurses, Revenue Cycle teams, Health Information Management staff, and facility leadership. Works closely with Epic project teams, business partners, and end users. Provides hands‑on training and support to end users. Collaborates with facility teams to deliver training sessions. Ensures users are equipped to efficiently utilize Epic systems. Ensures alignment of Epic systems with organizational goals and standards. Applies Epic best practices for system design, build, and optimization. Participates in IT and clinical/business system governance activities.

Clinical - operational research experience is highly preferred.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes IS, clinical, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires an understanding of healthcare business processes and technology, with basic knowledge of healthcare workflows and terminology.
• Ability to travel to assigned sites as required.
• Epic Certification in 1 module is preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Connect to Promise - Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working toward its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose, excellence, compassion, and team.

Training/Education - Acts as a preceptor and shares knowledge and expertise to facilitate the learning of others. Develops an education plan or materials for patients, families or staff based on individual learning priorities and evaluates effectiveness of education provided. Makes necessary adjustments based on response to plan.

Communication - Shares thoughts and information in a clear, concise, and professional manner, in both oral and written communication formats. Demonstrates active listening and seeks further information to ensure clarity and understanding. Promptly responds to requests for information while obtaining guidance where needed.

Ethical Practice - Demonstrates the highest level of confidentiality standards in handling of customer relations, medical and prescription records and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Maintains confidentiality as appropriate, earns trust and respect of others, and exhibits behaviors that express the ethical practice of a healthcare organization. Demonstrates thorough and logical thought processes to support actions / recommendations. Reports and responds immediately to unethical behavior or conflicts of interest.

Project Management - Implements solutions based on guidelines provided by leadership; appropriately resolves issues within project plan parameters; identifies patterns and potential underlying issues. Provides thoughtful suggestions based on consideration of various pros and cons.

Problem Solving - Proactively and clearly identifies problems or issues and suggests alternative solutions. Uses resources such as other team members, written or online manuals or work‑related materials, etc. to creatively address existing or anticipated work problems. Leverages knowledge and experiences to ensure best practices are being implemented in day‑to‑day work.

Execution - Addresses problems directly and implements objectives effectively. Produces on time high‑quality work deliverables. Apply basic project management principles, and apply logical, consistent, and organized standard of work practices.

Independent Judgment - Exhibits sound professional judgment and diplomacy in handling unexpected problems and frequent interruptions that require immediate action or attention. Escalates issues appropriately in a timely and effective manner.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Epic Applications Manager

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system, and we are looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the healthiest states. IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world‑class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.