Epic Application Analyst – Optime and Anesthesia

Kootenai Hospital

Coeur d'Alene, Northern (ID, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Job summary

Kootenai Health seeks an Epic Application Analyst for Optime and Anesthesia to plan, implement, and support Epic and third-party applications across affiliated facilities. You will analyze workflows, define requirements, and collaborate with IS staff and vendors to ensure data integrity and system optimization.

Responsibilities include testing, upgrade support, and liaison work with clinical and administrative teams to meet quality, safety and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in CS, IT, Nursing or related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required.
Minimum 3–5 years of analyst experience preferred.
Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required; certification to be initiated and completed within 3 months of Epic training.

Responsibilities

Performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details and other technical issues with Epic EHR and third-party applications.
Collects requirements for potential system enhancements or new implementation and prepares specifications; prioritizes and implements changes.
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; supports installation and upgrades as assigned.
Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems.

Skills

Epic certification

Analyst experience

Healthcare IT knowledge

Education

Associate degree or related field

Job description

Epic Application Analyst – Optime and Anesthesia

Epic Application Analyst - Optime and Anesthesia

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
Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required
Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
Other required system application certifications to complete assigned work as assigned
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: