IT Application Analyst III -Epic Cupid

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Applications Analyst III to gather business requirements and develop specifications for IT solutions in a healthcare setting. The role is hybrid and includes hands-on implementation, testing, and go-live support.

You will mentor junior analysts, coordinate end-user activities, and ensure robust documentation and testing across projects. A strong background in Epic and Office tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4) years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of IT experience (7 years if no degree), preferably in healthcare or related field OR 2 years of IT experience (4 years if no degree) and 2 years of clinical experience (4 years if no degree).
• Epic certifications or experience as required by the department/position needs for HMH.

Responsibilities

• Gathers business requirements and develops functional specifications.
• Provides go-live support for users on new applications/modules.
• Installs/upgrades applications and validates work performed by lower level analysts.
• Mentors lower level Application Analysts and coordinates end-user support activities.
• Creates system specifications from user requirements and documents testing outcomes.
• Analyzes business/clinical needs and ensures IT solutions support objectives.

Skills

IT experience

Healthcare IT

Documentation

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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• Requisition # 2026-179297
• ShiftDay
• StatusFull Time with Benefits

Applications Analyst III

gathers business requirements, conducts needs assessments, and develops functional specifications and build to ensure that developed information technology solutions support business objectives. This level works with little or no supervision and acts as a resource for lower level Application Analysts.

Hybrid Position

This position is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively share knowledge with and mentor lower level Application Analysts.
• Installs/upgrades new/existing applications and components, configures application settings, and validates work performed by lower level Application Analysts.
• Assists in the coordination of end user support activities.
• Attends, participates in, and contributes to meetings throughout the facility. Coordinates and runs meetings within the IT department.
• Provides go-live support for users on new applications, modules, and functionality.
• Oversees and/or performs analysis of necessary application modifications and works with IT associates and/or the vendor to coordinate the modification.
• Analyzes business/clinical needs and requirements.
• Interprets end user requirements by fully discussing potential options and helping client move towards optimal solution.
• Evaluates the operational workflow that is applied to the system.
• Creates system specifications from user requirements.
• Creates test plans and tests new systems, version upgrades, and any system modifications.
• Documents all outcomes of testing. Reviews lower level Application Analyst's test plans and documented outcomes for consistency and thoroughness.
• Responsible for application implementation, troubleshooting, and support.
• Presents oral and written communications to project teams and other departments.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Updates system, operational, and department documentation.
• Recommends areas for process improvements.
• Provides on-call support for applications.
• Provides input into policy and procedure redesign.
• Functions as a preceptor for new staff in the department.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 20 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Adheres to the Medical Centers Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4) years of experience
• Minimum of 3 years of IT experience (7 years if no degree) , preferably in healthcare or related field OR 2 years of IT experience (4 years if no degree)and 2 years of clinical experience (4 years if no degree)
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Works independently and effectively manages time with little or no supervision.
• Strong desktop skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Creates and maintains clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborates with other team members across the department.
• Demonstrates self-direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Bachelors degree.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Epic and/or other relevant certification(s) or, where applicable, other relevant applications experience, per the department and/or position needs for HMH. This includes, but is not limited to, EPIC certifications such as Prelude, Cadence, Willow, Cogito, Ambulatory, MyChart, Resolute, Health Information Management.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $97,011.20 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certificates, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
• In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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