Epic Application Analyst - Cadence/Referrals (2026-1025)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); Remote; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking an Epic Application Analyst for Cadence/Referrals to configure, support, and maintain Epic applications that back core business and patient care processes.

You will partner with business, clinical, IT, and vendor stakeholders to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliant workflows, while escalating complex issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in analysis and troubleshooting of healthcare IT applications.
• Understanding of healthcare computing environments, regulatory compliance, and clinical/operational workflows.
• Experience with enterprise reporting, auditing, or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with change management, testing methodologies, documentation standards, and system governance.
• Ability to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to function in a busy environment with interruptions.
• Self-directed, quick learner with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more Epic applications, modules, or areas under guidance.
• Serve as contact for assigned systems, workflows, data flows, and integrations.
• Assist with user training and knowledge transfer for consistent workflows.
• Configure Epic applications per approved designs and standards; escalate deviations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into system updates.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and follow up on tasks.
• Assist with testing, upgrades, and post-implementation support.
• Maintain documentation, security roles, and data governance artifacts.
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams to support reliable operation.

Skills

Healthcare IT analysis

Healthcare computing environments

Regulatory compliance

Clinical/workflow knowledge

Prioritization & deadlines

Self-direction & attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in information systems/CS/Business/Healthcare Admin

Equivalent experience considered

Bachelor's degree may substitute up to 2 years

Epic certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Epic Application Analyst - Cadence/Referrals

Req: 2026-1025

Location: Remote Potential

Department: Information Technology Operations

Shift: Days

Type: Full Time

FTE: 1

Hours

City State: Renton, WA

Category Professional ( NCNM)

Salary Range: Min $86,267- Max $129,401/Annual DOE

Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Title: Epic Application Analyst

Job overview: The Epic Application Analyst is responsible for the configuration, support, and ongoing maintenance of Epic applications supporting core business and patient care functions. The role partners closely with business, clinical, IT, and vendor stakeholders to ensure system reliability, data integrity, workflow effectiveness, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements, while working within a more defined scope and escalating higher-risk or more complex issues appropriately. This role maintains foundational awareness of the network, server, and interface infrastructure to support Epic application troubleshooting, integrations, and effective collaboration with infrastructure teams.

Department: Information Technology

Work hours: Core business hours are approximately 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Employees may be expected to work off hours as necessary to fulfill responsibilities or meet business needs.

Reports to: IT Manager, Epic Applications

Prerequisites

Associate's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required in one or more of the following areas: Information Services with entry-level or early IT analyst experience; clinical experience in acute or ambulatory settings (clinical education or licensure is a plus); or healthcare operations experience involving billing, scheduling, access services, or HIM, with familiarity in appointment scheduling, billing procedures, coding, and patient flow.

A Bachelor's degree in related field may be considered in lieu of up to 2 years of the required experience.

Epic certification is preferred at hire; incumbent must obtain applicable Epic certification and complete required coursework within 6 months of hire.

Foundational understanding of healthcare computing environments, workflow analysis, Epic application configuration, and documentation practices.

Ability to translate operational needs into clear technical actions under established standards, learn quickly, and work independently on assigned tasks. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred.

Qualifications

Demonstrated competence in analysis and troubleshooting of healthcare IT applications.

Understanding of healthcare computing environments, regulatory compliance requirements, and clinical and operational workflows.

Experience with enterprise reporting, auditing, or regulatory compliance requirements preferred.

Familiarity with change management, testing methodologies, documentation standards, and system governance practices.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines.

Ability to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.

Demonstrated understanding of healthcare computing environments.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, learn quickly, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Proven record of excellent organizational skills and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and provide strong customer service.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions

Primarily sedentary work performed in an office or remote environment. Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. Occasional lifting of light equipment (up to 40 pounds). May require off-hours support during critical system events, upgrades, or outages.

Performance Responsibilities

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Administrative Partner

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

Module and Application Support

• Support one or more assigned Epic applications, modules, or functional areas under the direction of senior analysts or application leads.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for assigned systems, including supported business or clinical workflows, standard Epic configuration, data flow, and integrations.
• Assist with user training, job aids, and knowledge transfer activities that support consistent workflows and adoption.
• Configure and maintain Epic applications based on approved designs and standards;, elevate deviations, risks, or non-standard requests to senior analysts or application owners.
• Partner with business, clinical, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, support workflow improvements, and translate operational needs into system updates or enhancements.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to assist with gathering requirements, validating understanding, and supporting assigned follow-up tasks.
• Assist in evaluating, documenting, and implementing system enhancements, optimizations, and approved configuration changes within a defined scope.
• Participate in application- or module-specific testing, validation, upgrades, and post-implementation support activities.
• Maintain application documentation, configuration records, security roles, workflows, and data governance artifacts following established organizational and compliance standards.
• Maintain awareness of application infrastructure dependencies, including environments, interfaces, integrations, and identity access considerations, and elevate issues or risks as appropriate.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, integration, and security teams to support reliable system operation and adherence to architectural and security standards.

Solution Design & Configuration

• Support analysis of business requirements; assist in translating needs into Epic configurations and solution designs under senior guidance.
• Configure standard business rules, workflows, security roles, and data elements within assigned Epic domains following established standards.
• Participate in implementation efforts of process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase end-user efficiency.

Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide day-to-day Epic application support; investigate and resolve routine issues and elevate complex, high-risk, or cross-functional incidents to senior analysts as appropriate.
• Monitor assigned processes, work queues, and reports for errors or trends; assist with corrective and preventative actions.

Integrations & Data

• Support troubleshooting of integrations and data interfaces by validating data, reviewing errors or queues, and coordinating with senior analysts, reporting resources, or integration teams.
• Assist with data reconciliation activities and support reporting and integration teams to help ensure data accuracy.

Release & Change Management

• Participate in release impact reviews, regression testing, validation activities, upgrades, and post-implementation support for assigned Epic applications.
• Support change request intake, documentation, and testing activities in alignment with governance processes and change control standards.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work closely with senior analysts to learn configuration standards, testing practices, support methodologies, and documentation expectations.
• Participate in workstreams and stakeholder meetings; track action items and support resolution of assigned tasks while steadily increasing independence.

IT Department General Requirements

• Communicate regularly with lead or manager, including work progress, system status, risks, and issues.
• Promptly elevate problems, unexpected work, service impacts, and missed targets.
• Document system changes, incidents, and issues in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Respond to service requests and inquiries in line with departmental standards.
• Perform assigned end-user and system support functions with a high level of proficiency.
• Ensure the security and privacy of systems, data, reports, and devices in accordance with organizational and departmental policies.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support as required.
• Maintain access to and successfully use the enterprise network and supported applications.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings as needed, including scheduling and distributing minutes or action items.
• Engage vendors for support and issue resolution when appropriate.
• Complete all required organizational training and education annually.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Created: 7/26

Grade: NC-10

FLSA: E

Cost Center: Varies

Qualifications

Demonstrated competence in analysis and troubleshooting of healthcare IT applications.

Understanding of healthcare computing environments, regulatory compliance requirements, and clinical and operational workflows.

Experience with enterprise reporting, auditing, or regulatory compliance requirements preferred.

Familiarity with change management, testing methodologies, documentation standards, and system governance practices.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines.

Ability to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.

Demonstrated understanding of healthcare computing environments.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, learn quickly, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Proven record of excellent organizational skills and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and provide strong customer service.