Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst

University of Alabama Libraries; Bellaire (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking an Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst to ensure operational interests of clinical areas are represented in IS Department activities. You will support the Epic Clinical applications deployed across the Harris Health System, coordinating with clinical and IT teams to optimize workflows.

The role requires extensive IT experience in healthcare, Epic project leadership, and Epic certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Clinical Informatics or 4 years of related IT healthcare experience.
• Epic Clinical Application certification.
• 8+ years IT experience; 5 years in hospital healthcare organizations.
• At least 2 years Epic project or Epic team lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent operational interests of clinical areas in IS Department operations.
• Support the Epic Clinical applications deployed within the Harris Health System.
• Coordinate Epic initiatives with clinical and IT teams to optimize workflows.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Clinical Informatics

Epic Certification

Tools

Epic Clinical Applications

Job description

Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst - Healthy Planet and Compass Rose

Harris Health 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); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

The Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst 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.

MINIMUM 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. Certification for at least one Epic Clinical Application.

Work Experience

8+ Years within I.T. Five (5) Years Hospital Health Care Organizations

Management, Project and/or Team Lead Experience: At least 2 years of Epic Project and/or Epic Team Lead experience

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

• Advance Training Specialty: Certifications for at least two Epic Clinical Applications preferred


• Bachelors Degree Major: Bachelors degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field

Work Schedule

On Call, Telecommute

Other Requirements

• Be available to work on site (after hours) as needed.


• Experience providing hands-on clinical patient care in a 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 recommend process improvements based upon industry standard in addition to resolving integrated process issues.


• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously and able to prioritize effectively, and meet overlapping deadlines.


• Understands the limitations and opportunities presented by the applications supported.