Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst - Ambulatory

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is looking for an Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst to support Epic Clinical applications within the organization. This role ensures operational interests of functional areas are represented in daily operations.

Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Clinical Informatics, along with extensive IT experience in a healthcare setting and Epic project leadership experience. Strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Systems/Clinical Informatics field OR four years of related IT experience in a healthcare environment.
• Certification for at least one Epic Clinical Application – Ambulatory.
• Eight or more years of experience within IT.
• Five years of experience in a hospital or healthcare organization.
• At least two years of Epic project and/or Epic team lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Epic Clinical applications within the Harris Health System.
• Ensure operational interests of functional areas are represented in Information Systems operations.
• Provide hands-on clinical patient care in a hospital or clinic setting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Statistical skills

Public speaking

Design skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Clinical Informatics

Certifications for Epic Clinical Applications

Job description

Epic Clinical Systems Lead Analyst

This role supports the Epic Clinical applications deployed within the Harris Health System and ensures the operational interests of their respective functional areas are fully represented in the day‑to‑day operations of the Information Systems Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field OR four (4) years of related IT experience in a healthcare environment.
• Certification for at least one Epic Clinical Application – Ambulatory.

Work Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of experience within IT.
• Five (5) years of experience in a hospital or health‑care organization.

Management, Project and/or Team Lead Experience

• At least two (2) years of Epic project and/or Epic team lead experience.

Special Requirements

• Communication skills:
  • Above average verbal communication with heavy public contact.
  • Exceptional verbal communication, including public speaking.
  • Writing and composing skills for correspondence and reports.

Other Skills

• Analytical, design, research, and statistical skills.

Advanced Education

• Preferred: certifications for at least two Epic Clinical Applications.
• Bachelor’s degree major: Information Systems or Clinical Informatics.

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 is 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 or supported.
• Ability to recommend process improvements based on industry standards and to resolve integrated process issues.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Understands the limitations and opportunities presented by the applications supported.