Epic Cogito Business Analyst I

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene, Northern (ID, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Cogito Business Analyst to lead analytics development for clinical, operational, and financial decision-making. The role emphasizes Epic reporting tools and Power BI, plus cross-functional project leadership across IT, clinical, and admin teams.

The CBA will translate business needs into scalable data products, coordinate complex analytics initiatives, and deliver high-impact insights to drive organizational performance. Remote eligibility is noted for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 3 years of analytics experience required.
• Epic certification or accreditation in one or more Epic modules as assigned.
• Certification to be initiated and completed within 3 months after Epic training.
• Epic certification in Data Courier Badge, Caboodle Data Model, Cogito Tools preferred.
• Experience in hospital or clinical settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops interactive dashboards and reports with Power BI and Epic tools.
• Collaborates with SMEs and project teams to identify report consumer needs and implement changes.
• Translates business requirements into scalable data models and visualizations.
• Builds extracts using the Reporting Workbench framework and delivers in-scope data.
• Designs specifications with Analytics Engineers for technical reports and extracts.
• Maintains Cogito data models and metadata per governance standards.
• Integrates data from Epic and non-Epic sources (SQL Server, HRIS, Midas) for analytics.
• Assists in developing training curricula and user training for reporting tools.
• Participates in system upgrades, testing, and reporting environment optimization.
• Ensures data integrity and security for assigned applications.
• Communicates education plans for deployments, upgrades, and changes.
• Partners with quality, operational and business leaders on report design to meet needs.

Skills

Power BI

Epic reporting tools

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Epic certification

Tools

Reporting Workbench

SlicerDicer

Radar

Cogito Data Model

SQL Server

HRIS

Job description

Position Summary

The Cogito Business Analyst (CBA) leads the development of advanced analytics solutions that support clinical, operational, and financial decision-making. This role requires strong proficiency in Epic reporting tools and Power BI, along with ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. By translating business needs into scalable data products and coordinating efforts between IT, clinical, and administrative stakeholders, the position ensures delivery of high-impact insights that drive organizational performance and strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Epic tools (Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Radar), and other BI platforms
• Works with subject matter experts and project application teams to identify the needs of report consumers; prioritizes and implements new reports and change requests
• Translates complex business requirements into scalable data models and visualizations
• Uses Reporting Workbench extract framework to build and deliver in-scope extracts
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and Analytics Engineers to design specifications for highly technical report requests and extracts
• Maintains and enhances Epic Cogito (SlicerDicer) data models and metadata in alignment with governance standards
• Integrates data from Epic and non-Epic sources (SQL Server, HRIS, Midas, etc.) to support enterprise-wide analytics
• Assists the principal trainer, if staffed at Kootenai, with developing training curriculum and training power reporting users; directly provides additional end-user training as needed
• Participates in system upgrades, testing, and optimization of reporting environments
• Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems
• Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations, and other reporting changes as assigned
• Partners with quality, operational, and business leaders on report design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial, and efficiency needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
• Minimum 3 years of analytics experience required
• Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required
• Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; the employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
• Epic certification and accreditation in Data Courier Badge, Caboodle Data Model, Cogito Project Manager, Quality Badges, and Cogito Tools Admin preferred
• Other required system application training/certifications to complete assigned work as necessary
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred
• Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
• Knowledge of Healthcare information systems

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements
• Remote eligible

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?