Epic Ambulatory and Cheers Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

11h•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum’s EHR Services represents one of the fastest growing practices within Optum Insight’s Advisory and Implementations business unit. The EHR Services practice is comprised of 600+ individuals across the U.S. and Ireland who are dedicated to improving the healthcare delivery system through the power of healthcare technology, specifically, the EHR and integrated applications and tools. By joining the EHR Services team, you’ll partner with some of the most gifted healthcare technology thought leaders within the industry, collaborate with experienced consulting and healthcare leaders, and help partners capture the benefits of their EHR investment. Optum needs a strong Technical Project Analyst with hands-on system experience to play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of EHR Services implementation projects. You will be pivotal in effectively managing integration project teams working in conjunction with other project leaders for large projects, and in owning and running integration specific projects. Your expertise in project management methodologies and hands-on experience with interface and conversion implementations will be vital in coaching, mentoring, and overseeing the completion of tasks. Strong candidates for this role will be able to demonstrate self-motivation, individual leadership, and team collaboration. Most importantly, our EHR Services team will foster a culture of diversity and inclusion and drive innovation for our company and our clients. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Active Epic certification in Epic Ambulatory and at least one additional application. Preferred applications: Ambulatory Specialty modules (e.g. Bones, Kaleidoscope)
5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry
4+ years of experience with Epic implementation and/or support
3+ years of direct client-facing experience with healthcare domain knowledge such as clinical documentation workflows, patient portals, encounter closure, and patient flow management.

Nice To Haves

Team management and mentoring experience, both formal and informal
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through clear, effective communication and strategic collaboration
Experience in department build and implementation of Community Connect locations
Proficiency with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Time Management & Prioritization. Demonstrates exceptional time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Epic EMR Expertise. Possesses in-depth knowledge of Epic systems, including comprehensive experience across the full implementation lifecycle of Epic’s suite of applications
Collaborative Leadership. Exhibits a consultative and collaborative leadership style, with a strong track record of aligning cross-functional teams and driving results through shared goals and strategic execution
Relationship Building & Team Motivation. Effectively cultivates and maintains strong internal relationships, inspiring and motivating team members through consultative engagement and influential communication
Strategic Influence & Cross-Functional Collaboration. Demonstrates the ability to build strategic partnerships and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries. Collaborates across teams, departments, and business units to drive solution standardization, promote reusability, and address complex business challenges

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in Epic Healthy Planet, including system design, build, testing, and implementation
Collaborate with leadership and end users to design and configure solutions, providing technical and clinical consultation, including workflow analysis and application configuration to support enhancements and issue resolution
Lead multiple small to medium-scale Epic upgrade initiatives and workflow enhancements through all project phases
Lead design and validation sessions, ensuring thorough documentation, follow-up, and issue escalation
Maintain system documentation, including design specifications and build records
Monitor production applications and respond to incidents, including participation in 24/7 on-call support as needed
Execute all phases of testing, including unit, system, and integrated testing for Epic Healthy Planet workflows
Analyze workflows, data collection, reporting needs, and technical issues to support solution development
Collaborate with training teams to develop and maintain application-specific training materials
Translate business requirements into functional specifications; manage system updates, enhancements, and release testing
Ensure compliance with organizational standards for system configuration and change control
Build and maintain strong relationships with end users, stakeholders, and business partners
Facilitate communication across teams from requirements gathering through implementation
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, escalating complex problems as appropriate
Maintain deep knowledge of Epic functionality and operational workflows