Epic Clinical Sys Analyst II

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider seeks an Epic Clinical Systems Analyst II to ensure operational interests of functional areas in Information Systems. The role includes supporting Epic Clinical applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, with 2+ years of IT experience in a healthcare environment. Effective communication and analytical skills are essential. On-call availability and experience in clinical settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ Years within IT, with 1 year in Hospital or Healthcare.
• Bilingual skills are not required.
• Experience providing hands-on clinical patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational interests are represented in Information Systems.
• Support Epic Clinical applications within Harris Health System.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical skills

Design

Research

Statistical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Clinical Informatics

Epic Certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

Overview

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Responsibilities

The Epic Clinical Systems Analyst II ensures that the operational interests of their respective functional areas are being fully represented in the day-to-day operations of the Information Systems Department. This role supports the Epic Clinical applications deployed within the Harris Health System.

Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field or 4 years of related IT experience in a Healthcare environment.
• Work Experience (Years and Area): 2+ Years within IT. One (1) year Hospital/Health Care Organizations.
• Special Requirements: Communication Skills:
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Bilingual Skills Required No
• Writing /Composing Yes (Correspondence Yes/ Reports Yes)
• Other Skills: Analytical, Design, Research, Statistical
• Advanced Education: Advanced Training. Specialty: Epic Certification (for at least one Epic Clinical Application) preferred
• Bachelors Degree Major: Bachelor's degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field or 4 years of related IT/Clinical experience in a Healthcare environment
• Work Schedule: On Call
• Other Requirements:
• Be available to work on site (after hours) as needed
• Experience providing hands-on clinical patient care in hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Experience Supporting an Electronic Medical Record System
• Healthcare Information Technology experience
• Understanding of functional processes and business rules related to the applications being implemented/supported.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, be able to prioritize effectively, and meet overlapping deadlines
• Understands the limitations and opportunities presented by the applications supported