Epic Application Analyst -EHR Inpatient & Ambulatory
The EHR
Application Analyst is responsible for achieving in-depth knowledge of the Epic
system and serves as a bridge between end users and Epic implementation
staff. He/she conducts regular day-to-day communication with Epic’s
installation team, reviews the software, analyzes business operations, and
works with Epic and MD Anderson Clinical/Business Representatives/Subject
Matter Experts to tailor the system to fit MD Anderson’s needs or to provide
technical expertise in the design, implementation, and support of the EHR. On
an as needed basis, he/she performs in-depth analyses of workflows, data
collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with the use
of Epic software. He/she is also responsible for developing and documenting the
internal procedures that will be used in conjunction with Epic
applications.
Implementation/Optimization
1.Analysis
of EPIC model content and negotiation of any user requested modifications
2.Populating
databases for which they are the owner during the initial system build, with
assistance from Epic staff
3.Understanding
choices in application specifications
4.Investigating
the preferred choices of the users
5.Analyzing
data conversion needs
6.Preparing
details of specifications as needed
7.Aiding
trainers during user training
8.Input
to project plan throughout the course of the implementation to insure major milestones
are met and appropriate project tracking is accurate
9.Responding
to Epic’s technical questions
10.Understanding
both the clinical and business workflows to achieve strategic outcomes for the
implementation
Support/Content
Management
1.Modification
of EPIC content as prescribed by project team
2.Working
with users on the sharing of data, category lists, etc
3.Developing
and documenting internal procedures
4.Troubleshooting
problems or questions from users
5.Prioritizing
and implementing changes requested for the system
6.Coordinating
software updates and changes with users
7.Thoroughly
reviewing and testing each new release and communicating needed changes to Epic
before users are permitted to access the new release
8.Collecting
information regarding potential system enhancement needs
Standards
1.Setting
standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications
Other
duties as assigned
**In order to be adequately prepared and trained to build, test and optimize the Epic system, MDA requires that Epic certification be obtained within 120 days of completion of the assigned, required training classes. Required certifications must be maintained as assigned.**
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree
Certification Required:
None
Preferred Certification:
EpicCare Ambulatory, Inpatient, OpTime/anesthesia, Beacon or MyChart
Experience Required:
Two years of Epic software/domain/workflow analysis/design/programming/project management/EHR application related experience. May substitute required education with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis or completed years of college on a one to one basis.
Preferred Experience
Experience as an EpicCare Ambulatory application analyst preferred
Experience in an academic healthcare setting.
Onsite Presence:
Is Required
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