Epic OpTime/Anesthesia Analyst

CereCore; Columbia (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

CereCore is seeking an Epic OpTime/Anesthesia Analyst to design, configure, build, and support Epic OpTime and Anesthesia modules across the health system. You will partner with clinicians, IT, and finance to align workflows with regulatory and operational goals.

Travel is required; onsite kickoff and go-live support are expected. Industry certifications in Epic OpTime/Anesthesia are required, along with full lifecycle EHR experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Active Epic OpTime and Anesthesia certification required.
• Direct experience with full-lifecycle EHR/Epic implementations and upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of OR and Anesthesia workflows; device integrations preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to bridge clinical and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, and maintain Epic OpTime and Anesthesia modules.
• Collaborate with clinicians, department managers, and revenue cycle stakeholders to validate workflows.
• Perform testing, integration, and regression testing across Epic and third-party systems.
• Provide go-live and post-go-live support, resolving critical workflow issues.
• Coordinate with Epic and project teams to track milestones and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create build documentation, knowledge-transfer guides, and assist with end-user training.

Skills

Epic OpTime

Anesthesia

Workflow analysis

Testing & QA

Go-Live support

Documentation & training

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare IT/CS/Nursing or related field

High School Diploma required

Job description

About CereCore

CereCore is the staffing and consulting arm of HCA Healthcare, providing healthcare organizations with EHR implementations, IT and application support, IT managed services, technical staffing, strategic IT consulting, and advisory services. Our teams bring deep healthcare and technology expertise to help hospitals and health systems improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

Title: Epic OpTime/Anesthesia Analyst

Location: Hybrid

Classification: Contract– 12+ months

Start Date: February/March 2027

About CereCore

CereCore is the staffing and consulting arm of HCA Healthcare, providing healthcare organizations with EHR implementations, IT and application support, IT managed services, technical staffing, strategic IT consulting, and advisory services. Our teams bring deep healthcare and technology expertise to help hospitals and health systems improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

Position Overview

The Epic OpTime/Anesthesia Analyst is responsible for the design, configuration, build, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Epic applications that enhance clinical, financial, and operational workflows across the healthcare organization. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, clinical teams, and technical resources to ensure technology solutions align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices for patient care and operational excellence.

Working closely with operational leaders, project managers, end users, architects, technical leads, and engineers, the Epic Optime/Anesthesia Analyst translates business and clinical requirements into effective Epic system configurations, integrations, workflows, reporting solutions, and training programs. The role is accountable for maintaining the integrity, security, and reliability of supported applications while ensuring compliance with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), regulatory standards, and organizational policies.

The Epic Optime/Anesthesia Analyst provides advanced technical and functional expertise throughout the application build and lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, build, testing, training, implementation, optimization, maintenance, and issue resolution. This individual leads process improvement initiatives, supports application governance activities, and drives the adoption of best practices for Epic and integrated third-party applications.

The position requires a strong understanding of healthcare operations, Epic application functionality, system integration, project delivery methodologies, and change management principles. Success in this role depends on the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and deliver innovative technology solutions that support high-quality patient care, efficient revenue cycle performance, and organizational goals.

Core Responsibilities

• System Build & Configuration: Design, build, customize, and maintain settings within Epic OpTime and Anesthesia modules.
• Workflow Analysis & Validation: Partner with clinicians, department managers, project managers, Epic representatives, and revenue cycle stakeholders to conduct workflow validation sessions, translating operational needs into system build.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Execute application, integration, and regression testing across modules and third-party systems before moving builds to production environments.
• Go-Live & Stabilization Support: Provide on-site "at-the-elbow" support during go-live events, triage user tickets, and resolve critical workflow or claim-edit backlogs.
• Liaison & Communication: Coordinate with Epic representatives (Technical Services), vendor teams, project managers, operational stakeholders, and internal change-control boards to track project milestones and compliance.
• Documentation & Training: Create build documentation, knowledge-transfer guides, and assist with end-user training and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare IT, Computer Science, Nursing, or a related field (or equivalent operational healthcare experience) preferred. High School Diploma required.
• Certification: Active certification in Epic OpTime and Anesthesia is required.
• Experience: Direct experience participating in full-lifecycle EHR/Epic implementations and upgrades.
• Technical & Soft Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of clinical, outpatient, or revenue-cycle workflows related to the OR and to Anesthesia.
  • Experience with device integrations is preferred.
  • Problem-solving and issue-triage abilities under tight project deadlines.
  • Clear communication skills to bridge technical system details for non-technical clinical staff.
• Logistics:
  • Ability to travel is required. Local candidates preferred.
  • Onsite required for kickoff and various events throughout the implementation lifecycle. Remote work may be arranged on a case-by-case basis, depending on department need.
  • On-site for go-live required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.