EPIC Analyst, Level 3 - IT EPIC Clinical - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Enterprise is seeking an Epic Clinical Systems Analyst III to manage the implementation and support of clinical systems. This role involves close collaboration with users and vendors to enhance software applications, ensuring that they meet the organization's needs.

The ideal candidate will have five years of experience as an Epic Builder and a solid educational background in healthcare or business. Strong leadership, analytical, and customer service skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years as an Epic Builder with progressive responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or Business field or Associate Degree with 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with two Epic major releases or go-lives.

Responsibilities

• Implement, develop, and support clinical systems.
• Act as a liaison between end-users and the IT department.
• Coordinate test plans and engage end users in testing activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong customer service

Ability to mediate conflicts

Excellent verbal and written skills

Project management skills

Education

BS, BA in healthcare related field or business

Epic certification in area of concentration

Job description

Position Summary

The Epic Clinical Systems Analyst III is responsible for the implementation, development, programming and overall support of the clinical systems. The Epic Clinical Systems Analysts III will work closely with the vendor and end‑users to develop and enhance the software to increase overall needs of the organization. They are also responsible for thoroughly testing all system upgrades, system changes prior to go‑live and work with the end‑users to test and determine the impact on workflow, reporting, etc. of the upgrade/change. The Epic Clinical Analyst III will be responsible for the coordination of test plans, engaging the end users in the development of test plans, documenting changes/updates to the test plan and making necessary changes to the system. They will act as a liaison between the end‑user community and the IT department. They will hold a leadership role among Epic builders by training new staff and giving guidance to other Epic builders. This person is capable of managing to a project plan. They are responsible for elevating identified critical issues or refer problems of unusual complexity to other teams or a manager of clinical applications. They are responsible for monitoring Magic queue and assigning delegates for work completion. They will lead cross functional meetings (invitations, agendas, facilitate meeting discussions, ensure follow‑ups, and provide minutes. Etc.)

Education, License & Cert

• BS, BA in health care related field or business.


• Epic certification in area of concentration

Experience

• 5 years as an Epic Builder with progressively receiving more responsibility and management skills


• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or Business field or Associate Degree and 10 years’ relevant health care experience


• Must have worked through two Epic major releases or 2 Epic go‑lives (or combination thereof)

Essential Functions

The following section contains representative examples of work that will be and the environment can be fluid. Roles and responsibilities can often be expanded to accommodate changing patient or organizational needs and conditions as well as to tap into skills and talents of employees. Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

• 1. Aptitude for details: demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills; able to mediate conflicts; self‑starter; able to meet deadlines; and maintain meticulous documentation.


• 2. Analytical skills to translate clinical workflow into the functional build process.


• 3. Strong customer service and user support skills.


• 4. Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• 5. Ability to express opportunities for improvement and innovative ways to improve the use of the clinical systems supported


• 6. Ability to advocated on behalf of The Guthrie Clinic to the vendors and drive to solutions and feel comfortable escalating timely both internal as well as external with the vendor


• 7. Ability to understand the national and state HIT direction and this positions role to help organization achieve its goals


• 8. Ability to lead groups of clinicians including medical staff, nurses, and pharmacists is preferred


• 9. Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and provide analysis and propose change and communicate strategies.


• 10. Ability to develop and execute project presentations.

Other Duties

• 1. Other duties as assigned.