Epic Clinical Systems Analyst, Sr - Ambulatory

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking an independent IT professional to enhance clinical and business solutions. This role involves optimizing applications and technologies to improve patient care and support user needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical software and database management, with a focus on developing and implementing effective solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes innovative approaches to healthcare delivery and fosters a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare industry experience in a clinical setting.
• Epic certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor effectiveness of applications to meet end-user requirements.
• Participate in application upgrades and resolve related issues.

Skills

Clinical Software

Database Management

Application Development

User Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Tools

Epic Systems

Statistical Reporting Tools

Job description

Location:

Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave)

Department:

IS Epic

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Must be willing to relocate to the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area.

This position is an independent contributing information technology professional responsible for planning, developing, testing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing applications and related information technologies. The role includes establishing, developing, and promoting standard architectures, hardware, and software components. The professional will develop clinical and business solutions by investigating processes to understand data and communication flows, supporting user needs, and coordinating support requests within the IS department. Acts as a liaison among IS, clinical end users, patient care departments, vendors, and technical experts. Supports efforts to ensure safe patient care by developing and delivering clinically and technically sound solutions for customer technology needs. Recommends process changes based on risk and failure analysis, modifying workflows and procedures to maximize system advantages.

Expected Activities Include:

1. Monitoring the effectiveness of applications and related technologies in meeting end-user requirements.
2. Modifying applications as needed to meet user requirements.
3. Defining and developing reports, preparing statistical summaries and reports.
4. Participating in application upgrades and resolving issues related to installed applications and technologies.
5. Diagnosing failures in application software and related technologies.
6. Analyzing issues, identifying trends, and maintaining quality control of all application implementations and enhancements prior to release.
7. Staying informed about vendor and industry developments in areas of responsibility.
8. Communicating and documenting relevant activities and items.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Clinical Information Systems, Informatics, Information Technology, or Sciences required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Epic Ambulatory/Healthy Planet/Smart Form certification is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of healthcare industry experience, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting.
• At least 5 years of experience with clinical software, hardware technology, or databases, including designing, configuring, training, or implementing clinical systems applications.

Licensure/Certification:

• Epic certification required within 6 months of employment, including two test retakes.

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's offers a unique approach to pediatric care as one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. The system's integration allows comprehensive resource use to treat patients and facilitates communication among providers, focusing on children and adolescents.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes, in accordance with federal laws. These opportunities include employment terms, conditions, and privileges, including hiring, placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement, and termination.