Epic Medical Analyst

Your IT Recruiter•Jamaica, NY

15d

About The Position

An Epic Medical Analyst, also referred to as an Epic Analyst or Epic Clinical Analyst, is an IT professional in healthcare specializing in the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Their primary responsibilities revolve around implementing, optimizing, maintaining, and supporting Epic modules to enhance patient care and streamline workflows within healthcare organizations.

Requirements

Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Healthcare Information Technology, or Health Information Management. A Master's degree may be preferred.
Experience: Minimum of one year of experience with the build and/or maintenance of Epic modules is often required. Some positions may prefer two or more years of relevant experience.
Certification: Epic Certification in relevant modules (e.g., EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient, Clinical Documentation) is usually a requirement or highly preferred, according to Medisys Health Network, Hospital for Special Surgery, and ZipRecruiter.
Key skills for an Epic Medical Analyst include strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and work independently. Technical expertise in healthcare, IT and troubleshooting is essential. Analytical and problem -solving abilities are important, as is the capacity to collaborate with diverse teams. A solid understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are often required. Knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare data privacy regulations is necessary. Staying current with industry trends and advancements in Epic applications is also valued.

Responsibilities

System configuration and maintenance
Analyzing current workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing Epic solutions to enhance efficiency.
Collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to understand their needs and develop solutions within Epic.
Providing training to users on how to effectively utilize Epic, offering ongoing support, and addressing user inquiries.
Creating and maintaining documentation, training materials, and user guides.
Utilizing Epic's reporting tools to extract and analyze data for decision -making and quality improvement purposes.
Working closely with clinical, IT, and administrative teams to ensure system requirements are met and to facilitate smooth implementation and ongoing support.
Conducting system testing, quality assurance, and ensuring system updates and patches are properly implemented.
Participating in process improvement projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy.