Epic Analyst II - Beaker AP

OU Medicine; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an Epic Analyst II for Beaker AP in IT Care Delivery Applications. The role involves remote work within specified states and requires Epic Beaker certification with 3–5 years of IT/healthcare experience.

You will advise on EHR rollout, optimize workflows, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to improve patient care efficiency. Responsibilities include resolving complex issues, supporting end-users, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior staff to strengthen team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years of IT or healthcare experience preferred.
• Epic Beaker certification or accreditation required.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for complex technical issues and system errors to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to end-users to ensure uninterrupted EHR use.
• Guide team members on routine maintenance tasks (updates, patches, upgrades).
• Coordinate testing/validation activities for system changes and upgrades.
• Lead efforts to optimize EHR performance and usability across workflows.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with IT, clinicians, and vendors.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations and processes.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior analysts and end-users.

Skills

Epic Beaker workflows

Healthcare IT

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic Beaker

Job description

Position Title: Epic Analyst II - Beaker AP Department: IT Care Delivery Applications Job Description: This position may be performed remotely from the following locations within the United States of America: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Please only apply if you live and work full-time in one of the states listed above or plan to relocate to one of these states before starting your employment with OU Health. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. This position may be filled as an EHR Application Analyst II or III depending on individual qualifications including education, experience, and/or certifications. 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

• 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 'Beaker' certification or accreditation 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.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

Company Overview

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure.

OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to the all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.