EPIC Willow Inpatient Inventory Analyst III

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

27d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Epic Willow Inpatient Inventory Analyst to join our healthcare IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and optimizing the Epic Willow Inpatient Inventory module, with a focus on medication inventory management, supply chain workflows, and integration with clinical operations. As the Epic Willow Inpatient Inventory Analyst, you will collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, and IT teams to ensure accurate medication tracking, efficient inventory processes, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will play a critical role in building, configuring, testing, and maintaining system functionality to support safe and effective patient care. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive at the intersection of healthcare and technology, have strong analytical skills, and are passionate about improving medication management through Epic solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in computer science, Information Technology, engineering, or equivalent related experience.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in clinical, business, or other healthcare operational areas or 7 years no degree.
This position requires that the appropriate Epic certification be successfully obtained for a specific area of assigned responsibility within the first 90 days of completing training if not obtained prior to hire.
Working knowledge and subject matter expertise in the assigned operational department areas.
Advanced oral and written communication skills with a diverse population.
Advanced organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines.
Creative problem-solver with strong focus on achieving objectives within prescribed timelines while maintaining quality standards and organization requirements.
Flexibility to manage multiple initiatives and shift priorities based on business needs.
Monitors and mentors other analysts in methods and processes and implementation of those methods.
Manages complex projects independently.

Nice To Haves

Interfacing with pharmacy carousels (i.e. Omnicell).
Epic Willow Inpatient Inventory module certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, build, testing, validation, maintenance and ongoing support of the Epic Williow Inpatient Inventory module.
Monitors and mentors other analysts in methods and processes and implementation of those methods.
Manages complex projects independently.
Functions as business partner with service lines, departments, individuals, and coworkers.
Develops advanced knowledge of system capabilities, applications, and processes to function effectively as an educator and expert for system users.
Participates actively in routine meetings with department heads and/or superusers to identify, document, and prioritize their needs.
Leads delivery of technical consulting and support services and solutions with some management input.
Provides Epic software support, file maintenance, and build for break-fixes, optimizations, special updates, upgrades, and implementations.
Resolves application errors and system issues independently.
Provides assessment, coordination, documentation, release note review, testing, and implementation of programming, upgrade, and project requests.
Maintains strong and positive relationships with all application vendors.
Assist with Epic Security assignment, security templates and maintenance where appropriate.
Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
Provides project management services and support with some management oversight.
Works with end users to navigate the new request process.
Ensures compliance with EHC IS, EHC, Joint Commission, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Provides and communicates clear documentation for support, status, and issues resolutions.
Remains current on Epic new version training for all applicable Epic certifications (if Epic).