Epic Application Analyst - Healthy Planet

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Epic Application Analyst role is a full-time position within the Enterprise Corporate - Quality EBC & Pop Health Applications department. This role focuses on analyzing, mapping, and improving clinical and business processes related to assigned Epic applications. The analyst will translate user requirements into functional and technical specifications, develop test plans, conduct testing, and provide training and support to users. They will also manage system configurations, documentation, and application version upgrades, acting as a resource for assigned applications and troubleshooting issues as needed.

Requirements

• Obtain within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements for EPIC certification(s) as required by department
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or related field
• Typically requires 3 years in an IT or clinical environment with business process mapping, analysis, defining business and user requirements, acceptance testing and documentation experiences
• Experience in using applications, operating systems and databases to include the basic hardware, platform, connectivity, and interface design
• Experience in Epic and other Healthcare applications
• Project management experience with ability to use project management software
• Ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision, to balance multiple tasks, be detail oriented, set priorities and accomplish assignments in a timely manner utilizing excellent customer service skills
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong problem and issue resolution skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with health care application users, vendors, and technical professionals
• Demonstrated ability to translate user requirements into system specifications.
• Understanding of change management practices and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of technical components and how they relate to applications

Responsibilities

• Identify, map, measure, analyze and improve routine to moderately complex clinical and business processes, problems and information requirements for assigned Epic application(s).
• Perform current and future workflow analysis and map out critical business processes using business process reengineering techniques, industry standards and best practices.
• Prepare documentation for business requirements by using case diagrams, data flow diagrams, data models, and object models to present, discuss and analyze various dimensions.
• Evaluate whether a proposed solution meets the business and clinical needs.
• Translate user requirements into functional and technical design specifications and reviews with the user to ensure accuracy.
• Prioritize requirements based on business needs and discuss the technological impact of business requirements.
• Perform applicable system(s) configuration that meets business requirements.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate performance of all functions.
• Conduct effective unit, integration, system and end-user acceptance testing through execution of the tests, tracking problem reports and documenting all final outcomes.
• Provide client and support training through development of training materials, training trainers and end-user(s) as appropriate to the project
• Monitor system functionality and clinical and business processes instituting changes as needed
• Effectively explains the functioning of the assigned application(s) and related systems to the users.
• Assists users with using the full functionality of the application(s) and process flow
• Develop and maintain product documentation including current workflows, requirements, functional specifications, installation instructions, product test procedures, user manuals, procedures and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Completes all appropriate change and quality control documentation using department standards
• Communicate project status and upgrades to clinic users, including any potential delays/downtime related to application(s).
• Manages multiple requests from multiple users and balances priorities.
• Schedules and manages application version upgrades for assigned applications.
• Resource for assigned application(s).
• Assist with support and troubleshooting as needed.
• Respond to user calls as necessary

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level