EPIC HIM APPLICATIONS ANALYST

Aspirus; Town of Wausau (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Health is seeking an EPIC HIM Applications Analyst to join our Information Technology team. The role focuses on supporting EPIC HIM and Identity modules, improving workflows, and ensuring patient safety across departments. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

This full-time, fully remote position requires residency in eligible states and a BS degree with healthcare/IT experience or equivalent. ITIL training within a year is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or two to five years healthcare/IT experience.
• EPIC HIM certification required.
• Experience with clinical assessment, planning, protocol development and policies preferred.
• Project management experience; participate in at least one clinical information systems implementation/go-live.
• ITIL coursework to be completed within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support EPIC HIM and Identity software modules.
• Research, analyze, and implement system enhancements to improve workflow and patient safety.
• Lead and participate in system implementations/go-lives and user training.
• Consult extensively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technologists, and administrative staff.
• Ensure cost containment and alignment with departmental processes.

Skills

EPIC HIM certification

Project management

SDLC knowledge

Clinical workflow understanding

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, clinical area, or related field

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Health is seeking an EPIC HIM APPLICATIONS ANALYST to join our INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY team!

The Applications Analyst will have a strong understanding of general principles of information systems and computer usage. Independently researches and seeks solutions to problems and contributes to improving workflow and process. Assists in evaluating systems, preparing an analysis of alternatives, and implementing enhancements to existing systems. Performs project management activities as well as analysis, design, implementation, education, and support of assigned application software. Will be thoroughly familiar with the function and processes of their assigned departments and assist the customer department in the use of the applications at Aspirus, while working to maintain and/or improve patient safety, departmental workflow, and cost containment.

Position involves extensive consulting and communication with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technologist, and other clinical staff as well as clerical and administrative users, vendors, hospital management/administration, and outside agencies.

This position supports the EPIC HIM and Identity software modules.

HOURS: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Fully Remote

This position is eligible for remote work; however, candidates must reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of general principles of information systems and computer usage normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business, Information Technology, clinical area, or related field and/or two to five years' relevant healthcare/IT experience required.
• EPIC HIM certification.
• Experience with clinical assessment, planning, protocol development, standards, policies and procedures preferred.
• Previous teaching/training and project management experience. Participated in at least one clinical information systems implementation/go-live.
• ITIL course to be completed within one year of hire.
• Very strong working knowledge of hospital clinical and administrative departments, operations, and core process flows. Understands interactions and flows with administrative and financial systems.
• Strong understanding of general principles of information systems and computer usage.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Development Life cycle (SDLC): project definition, user requirements definition, system requirements definition, analysis and design, system build, implementation and training, sustainment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical ability to evaluate systems, test data and/or program logic, and determine proper program execution with some assistance.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and solve problems related to computer systems/software generally without assistance.
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and meet established deadlines generally without assistance.
• High level of expertise using computer tools in a clinical setting required.
• A tolerance for working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several different issues at a time. Annual Competencies
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.