IT Applications Analyst 3, Epic Software Testing Coordinator

Stanford Health Care

5d•$63 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

The Epic Software Testing Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing testing activities related to Epic applications and integrated healthcare systems. This role ensures system changes, upgrades, optimizations, and new implementations are thoroughly tested prior to production deployment. The coordinator collaborates with application analysts, operational stakeholders, testing teams, vendors, and project managers to execute testing strategies that support patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This position is the primary role responsible for: Testing Planning & Coordination, Test Management, Defect Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, and Documentation & Compliance. The Business/Technical Platform Application Analyst III is a senior-level role for experienced analysts who have demonstrated sustained, high-quality performance and technical depth across multiple application areas. This position implements, administers, and supports assigned systems under minimal to no supervision, and has a thorough understanding of ERP modules or major platform management (Epic, Workday, Service Now, etc.) and health system operations. The Analyst III independently addresses issues and design decisions of moderate to high complexity, delivers clear communication and documentation of complex concepts across the organization, and serves as an informal leader within the team — mentoring Application Analyst I and II staff, modeling self-direction and continuous growth, and helping the team develop and improve rather than defaulting to the status quo.

Requirements

Experience coordinating testing efforts for enterprise systems.
Experience with User Acceptance Testing and defect management processes.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or Health Administration, Management Systems, Technology, Health Information Management, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university is required.
7 or more years of Application Analyst experience, with a demonstrated track record of progressively responsible, directly related work.
Competent Microsoft Office skills, including Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
Ability to analyze highly complex systems and workflows
Ability to conceptualize, plan, organize, coordinate, and manage the work of a major program or function across TDS and operations
Ability to engage actively in complex discussions, often on challenging and/or controversial subjects
Ability to negotiate on behalf of others to achieve the best outcomes for the department and the organization as a whole
Ability to handle confrontation or productive tension with appropriate grace, professionalism, cordiality, and firmness, and manage/resolve conflict appropriately
Strong self-direction; operates effectively with little to no oversight and takes ownership of outcomes
Sustained focus on growth and development — both for self and for those being mentored
Ability to develop innovative solutions and constructively challenge the status quo when existing approaches no longer serve the organization well
Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline
Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences
Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills to give information to and receive information from coworkers and clients in a tactful and professional manner
Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
Ability to develop new skills and teach others
Ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders
Ability to understand and adhere to operational standards, policies, and procedures
Ability to identify risks and issues
Ability to develop solutions for new and unfamiliar challenges
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret results
Advanced AI literacy — sound judgment about where and how to apply AI-enabled tools in build, support, and analysis work, including their risks and limitations, and the ability to guide others in their use
Excellent written, oral, instructional, and presentation skills focused on motivation and a positive attitude; highly self-motivated, directed, and change-oriented, with a very strong customer orientation
Ability to communicate concepts in elegant, concise, eloquent form to management and to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate
Knowledge of current issues and trends in health care and clinical operations in a health care system
Healthcare knowledge base that promotes a high level of credibility with organizational end users and executives
Knowledge of Workday, Epic, or comparable software platforms as well as other information systems, clinical software, and computer applications used in a health care setting
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of a variety of server operating systems, storage systems, databases, scripting languages, monitoring, and job scheduling tools

Nice To Haves

Experience working within healthcare environments preferred
Experience with 2 major application platform upgrades or implementations preferred.
Knowledge of ServiceNow, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tracking platforms.
CSM, PMP, CPHIMS, or other relevant healthcare IT certifications.
EPICC - EPIC Certification

Responsibilities

Provide tier-2 support of application incidents reported through the help desk, including 24/7 on-call coverage as required
Perform a major role in complex software upgrade initiatives
Lead small- to medium-complexity new software installations and enhancement requests
Implement changes using documented procedures that are compliant with department policies and procedures
Act as a technology subject matter expert and clearly communicate technical concepts in business terms between and across different groups while influencing outcomes
Continually identify opportunities for functional and stability improvement in applications, and constructively challenge existing approaches when a better solution exists
Identify system optimization and enhancement opportunities and collaborate with vendors and other IT analysts to design and implement effective solutions
Anticipate and resolve system problems; proactively identify and resolve technical debt
Research issues and use independent analysis and judgment to produce solution options — including alternative solutions when necessary to address system limitations — for complex and/or controversial matters, including pros, cons, risks, benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Collaboratively consult with Platform Experts on identifying best way to solve complex novel problems
Maintain up-to-date project documents for all initiatives, including technical details, user expectations, project goals, work effort, accountability, and deliverables
Document routine and complex workflows and support activities using established templates and standards
Mentor Application Analyst I and II team members, providing hands-on guidance on technical tasks, Workday, Epic, or other application build practices, workflow analysis, and professional growth to support their progression toward Analyst II or III
Provide analytical assistance to junior team members to resolve application incidents, maintenance items, and enhancement requests
Serve as an informal leader within the team — modeling self-direction, curiosity, initiative, and a focus on continuous growth and development for self and others
Coordinate application support with other information technology teams, including Infrastructure, Integration, Enterprise Analytics, and the help desk
Work with and mentor junior staff members to document workflows
Participate in and frequently facilitate/organize team and cross-team meetings, and maintain appropriate meeting records. Communicate relevant updates to team members and stakeholders and bring back feedback to forums.
Model and champion the effective, appropriate use of AI-enabled tools within the team's build, support, and analysis workflows, helping less experienced analysts apply them soundly
Maintain a strong self-directed learning practice, pursuing training and certification in new areas to broaden and deepen technical expertise
Testing Planning & Coordination
Test Management
Defect Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Documentation & Compliance