Epic Application Analyst – Cardiology & Radiology

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Night/weekend differential

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, seeks an Epic Application Analyst for Cardiology and Radiology to plan and execute lifecycle management of Epic and third‑party applications. You will analyze workflows, collect requirements, and implement updates while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating with IS staff, vendors, and clinical leaders; Epic certification and experience with inpatient/ambulatory modules are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Nursing or related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
• Minimum 3–5 years of analyst experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology and/or Cardiology Information Systems preferred
• Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required; certification to be initiated within 3 months after Epic training and maintain current proficiency

Responsibilities

• Performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details and technical issues for Epic EHR and third-party applications
• Collects requirements for system enhancements or new implementations and prepares specifications
• Investigates standardization and process improvement opportunities and makes build decisions
• Validates data accuracy and alignment with business requirements
• Designs and executes small-scale application testing as required
• Provides support for system patches, utilities and upgrades
• Participates in governance and cross-domain affinity groups
• Troubleshoots, identifies root cause, and documents problems for assigned applications
• Monitors vendor/service provider performance to meet SLAs
• Maintains data integrity and security for assigned systems
• Develops system documentation and deployment communications
• Analyzes workflows and aligns with policies and constraints in clinical/business areas
• Collaborates with leaders to optimize system design for quality, safety and efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures in the field
• Regular attendance is essential
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit

Skills

Analyst experience

Epic knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Nursing

Epic certification or accreditations

Job description

Epic Application Analyst – Cardiology & Radiology

Epic Application Analyst – Cardiology & Radiology

Position Summary:

The Analyst is responsible for planning and executing all facets of the life cycle for the Epic and third-party applications supporting Kootenai Health, our affiliates and downstream customers. Assists in the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and support of the use of Epic modules and third-party applications. The Analyst will know the technical capabilities of the systems they support, as well as understand data elements, interfaces, and the workflow and functional use of the Epic modules and third-party applications. They will participate in new module or new application implementation and upgrades, and will act as a liaison between departmental staff, Information Systems staff for all facilities and the application vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Performs in-depth analysis of current and future workflows, data collection, report details and other technical issues associated with the Epic EHR and designated third-party applications
• Collects requirements regarding potential system enhancements or new system implementation and prepares details of specifications needed; prioritizes and implements requested changes to the system
• Investigates standardization and process improvement opportunities while making build decisions
• Validates data is accurate and meets business requirements
• Designs and executes small-scale application testing as required
• Provides support for the installation and implementation of system patches, service utilities and version upgrades as assigned
• Participates in integrated area domain and affinity groups in support of operational governance
• Troubleshoots, identifies root cause, and documents problems of simple to medium complexity for assigned applications and systems
• Analyzes and manages systems or third-party vendors/service providers to ensure service level agreements are met
• Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems
• Develops system documentation as assigned per standards
• Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations and other system changes as assigned
• Analyzes workflows and understanding policies, procedures and constraints in core clinical or business area(s) of responsibility
• Partners with quality, operational, and business leaders on system design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Nursing or a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of analyst experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Radiology and/or Cardiology Information Systems preferred
• Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required Other required system application certifications to complete assigned work as assigned
  • Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
• Epic analyst positions supporting inpatient nursing and ambulatory clinical Epic modules and third-party applications, clinical experience is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred
• Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
• Advanced understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the healthcare systems business, clinical or financial systems
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
• Knowledge of Healthcare information systems

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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