Epic Cogito Business Analyst I

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Cogito Business Analyst leads development of advanced analytics solutions that support clinical, operational, and financial decision-making. The role uses Epic reporting tools and Power BI, translates business needs into scalable data products, manages complex projects, and coordinates with IT, clinical, and administrative stakeholders to deliver insights that support organizational performance and strategic outcomes.

The position maintains and improves Epic Cogito data models and reporting environments, integrates data from Epic and non-Epic sources, and supports reporting education, upgrades, testing, and optimization. It is remote eligible and participates in after-hours on-call, on-call rotation, and service recovery efforts as required. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience required.
• At least 3 years of analytics experience required.
• Epic certification or accreditation in one or more assigned Epic modules required.
• Certification must be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months after completion of Epic training; the employee must maintain current certification or proficiency.
• Complete other required system application training or certifications as necessary for assigned work.
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles sufficient to evaluate information-system and healthcare regulatory needs.
• Knowledge of healthcare information systems.
• Able to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
• Able to reach arms above or below shoulder height.
• Able to maintain a sitting position.
• Able to perform repetitive movements.

Nice To Haves

• Epic certification and accreditation in Data Courier Badge, Caboodle Data Model, Cogito Project Manager, Quality Badges, and Cogito Tools Admin.
• At least 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Epic tools (Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Radar), and other BI platforms.
• Work with subject matter experts and project application teams to identify report-consumer needs, prioritize requests, and implement new reports and changes.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable data models and visualizations.
• Use the Reporting Workbench extract framework to build and deliver in-scope extracts.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and Analytics Engineers on specifications for highly technical report requests and extracts.
• Maintain and enhance Epic Cogito (SlicerDicer) data models and metadata in accordance with governance standards.
• Integrate data from Epic and non-Epic sources, including SQL Server, HRIS, and Midas, for enterprise-wide analytics.
• Assist the principal trainer, if staffed at Kootenai, in developing curriculum and training power reporting users; provide additional end-user training as needed.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and optimization of reporting environments.
• Maintain data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems.
• Develop communications for education efforts related to deployments, upgrades, optimizations, and other reporting changes as assigned.
• Partner with quality, operational, and business leaders on report design and optimization to address quality, safety, financial, and efficiency needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in after-hours on-call, on-call rotation, and service recovery efforts as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and meet age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%.
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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