Epic Application Analyst Sr

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center seeks an Epic Applications Analyst for Pharmacy Applications to design, implement, and optimize Epic-based solutions across clinical and operational workflows.

Requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science (or related) and about five years of IT/clinical experience with EPIC proficiency. This role offers remote options from multiple states with a 40-hour work week and after-hours support for go-lives.

Qualifications

• Epic experience and knowledge of clinical workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Typically 5 years in IT or clinical environment with process mapping and requirements.
• Proficient in EPIC and related applications, operating systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and clinical service line operations to identify automation opportunities.
• Coordinate system development, implementation, testing and documentation across multiple teams.
• Provide training and support, and liaise between clinical/business units and IT for optimalEpic solutions.

Skills

Epic experience

Business process mapping

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Epic Systems

SQL Databases

Operating Systems

Job description

Department

12209 Enterprise Corporate - Pharmacy Applications

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

8-5 pm day schedule with potential on-call or project go-live after hours.

Preferred remote locations

IL, WI, NC, GA.

Fully Remote Role from these states

AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

Pay Range

$47.50 - $71.25

Major Responsibilities

Designs and develops technical and/or non-technical solutions to moderate to complex business needs and changes by gathering, compiling and reviewing information and data, examining and evaluating existing systems and procedures, identifying alternate courses of action, developing tools and/or improvements using existing software packages and coordinating the development and implementation of new functionality and new applications with user and Information Technology staff. Assists with conversion and operational support planning activities and tasks of multiple simultaneous projects. Manage training when applicable. Identifies how requirements and designs will affect multiple application areas (including Epic and all 3rd party applications) and recommends solutions for those areas to comply with strategic direction. Acts independently, fully understanding client business requirements, offers effective alternatives and works as an integration point to ensure multiple design teams are not in conflict. Competent to work at the highest technical level of most phases of systems analysis while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Perform and assist other team members in the analysis, design, configuration, testing and maintenance functions. Resource for assigned application(s). Support and troubleshoot as needed. Respond to user calls as necessary. Effectively communicate with users addressing certain aspects of complex project requirements such as specifications definition/review, impact monitoring, user updates, training, needs definition and related support; effectively explain the functioning of the application software and related systems to the users. Communicates and interacts with business and technical teams on problems, changes, and enhancements that may impact data, workflow and/or functionality. Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Possess expertise in the clinical service lines business unit plus an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities. Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between clinical service lines, business units and IT from initial requirements to solutions Serves as an experienced Information Technology advisor providing users a better understanding of Epic platform and other computer software capabilities and limitations. Evaluates vendor offerings, software enhancements/review for adherence to technical standards, facilitate development, implementation and maintenance tasks, and maintain the integrity of programs and data Analyzes business and clinical service line operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. May make recommendations for buy vs. build decisions and do feasibility studies Prepares project plans, which include definition, scope, resources and schedules; prepares a detailed project timeline and budget estimate and completes programs and projects within established budget and deadlines Coordinates of all aspects of assigned system development, implementation, operation and maintenance; including application design, development, testing and documentation, development tools, network and operating system maintenance and system performance monitoring. Works to assure maximum system availability and data integrity. Coordinates the development of reports, queries, forms and screens to meet process and information needs of users.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Obtain within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements for EPIC certification(s) as required by department

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or related field

Experience Required

Typically requires 5 years in IT or clinical environment with working on moderate to complex business process mapping, analysis, defining business and user requirements, acceptance testing and documentation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Proficient in using EPIC and other applications, operating systems and databases to include the hardware, platform, connectivity, and interface design Proficient at specifying user requirements, interactin