Senior EHR System Analyst - Epic Prelude/Referrals

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

PTO & leave options

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Electronic Health Record System Analyst - Epic Prelude/Referrals to support the Clinical Access Revenue System department. This role focuses on optimizing patient access, referrals, and revenue cycle workflows within Epic systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve performance and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, demonstrated Epic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced expertise in healthcare IT and Epic systems, esp. referrals and access workflows.
• Preferred: experience as a referrals analyst, project management, and familiarity with AI workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate implementation, high-risk maintenance, and optimization of the Epic EHR system.
• Provide technical support and operational workflow expertise for system deployment and enhancements.
• Collect and analyze system performance data to identify improvements.
• Manage and prioritize system modification requests across stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate multiple projects within integrated teams.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and system configurations.

Skills

Healthcare IT

Epic systems knowledge

Project management

Referrals workflow design

AI workflow tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic Prelude

Epic Cadence

Epic Referrals

AI workflow tools

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Electronic Health Record System Analyst - Epic Prelude/Referrals to support the Clinical Access Revenue System department. This department focuses on optimizing patient access, referrals, and revenue cycle workflows supported by Epic systems, ensuring seamless coordination between clinical, administrative, and financial operations.

The Senior Electronic Health Record System Analyst - Epic Prelude/Referrals plays a critical role in advancing system implementation, maintenance, and optimization efforts across UT MD Anderson. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Electronic Health Record System Analyst - Epic Prelude/Referrals collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, improve workflows, and support operational excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with advanced expertise in healthcare information technology and Epic systems, particularly within referrals and access workflows. Preferred candidates will have hands‑on experience as a referrals analyst, strong project management capabilities, knowledge of financial clearance workflow design, and familiarity with AI workflow tools, along with relevant Epic certifications such as Prelude, Cadence, or Referrals.

Minimum $106,500 - Midpoint $133,000 - Maximum $159,500

Work Location: 100% remote.

Why Us?

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

System Implementation & Optimization

• Lead and communicate implementation, high-risk maintenance, and optimization efforts of the Epic EHR system
• Provide technical support and operational workflow expertise for system deployment and enhancement
• Collect and analyze system performance data to identify opportunities for improvements and enhancements

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage and prioritize requested system modifications across multiple stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously within integrated teams
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and system configurations

  Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Establish and maintain strong liaison relationships with customers and OneIS
  • Partner with clinical, operational, and technical teams to address complex system challenges
  • Support resolution of complex problems, including SI events

  Analysis & System Design

  • Utilize operational knowledge to design and develop system improvements
  • Participate in workflow analysis and redesign for referrals, access, and financial processes
  • Evaluate and recommend enhancements to support efficient and compliant workflows

  Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead project teams to achieve defined objectives and timelines
  • Mentor and support staff in system knowledge and best practices
  • Promote effective communication and collaboration across team members

  EDUCATION

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree

  WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Required: 5 years Relevant healthcare information technology experience.
  • May substitute required education with years of related experience on a one to one basis.
  • May substitute up to two years of clinical experience or relevant business experience for relevant healthcare information technology experience.
  • Preferred: Experience as a referrals analyst, project management, access, financial clearance workflow design, experience with AI workflow tools.
  • Preferred Certifications: Prelude, Cadence, Referrals badge.

  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Required: EPIC - EPIC Certification within 180 Days

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

  This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

  It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

  Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 181478
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 133,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,500
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Remote
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: No
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No