Periop & Procedural Business Informatics Analyst I

The University of Kansas Health System•Southlake, TX

About The Position

The Perioperative and Procedural Business Informatics Analyst I collaborates with perioperative and procedural teams, including surgeons, nurses, and administration, to analyze business workflows and requirements, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven strategies. The analyst collects, organizes, and analyzes perioperative and procedural data and develops reports and insights to support decision-making, enhance the clinician experience, and improve patient outcomes. The role supports information systems and workflows used in perioperative and procedural services through system development, configuration, maintenance, auditing, troubleshooting, and user training. It also contributes to process improvement, data integrity, policy development, regulatory compliance, and coordination of system upgrades, migrations, and integrations. The analyst is expected to stay current with healthcare informatics trends and best practices. The position requires a high school education and a bachelor's degree in healthcare informatics, data analytics, healthcare administration, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered. A master's degree and experience in a perioperative or procedural setting are preferred. The employee must be able to obtain certification or proficiency, with a certification-level score, in the assigned Epic application within six months of employment.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Bachelor's degree in healthcare informatics, data analytics, healthcare administration, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with healthcare information systems, electronic health records (EHR), and data visualization tools.
Ability to obtain certification or proficiency, with a certification-level score, in the assigned Epic application within six months of employment.
Knowledge of perioperative and procedural workflows and healthcare operations.
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, or statistical software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in healthcare informatics.
Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience working in a perioperative or procedural setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clinical teams to assess, design, and implement information systems and workflows for perioperative and procedural services.
Assist with developing, configuring, and maintaining related information systems, applications, and databases.
Participate in system audits, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions to improve system performance and data integrity.
Provide support and troubleshooting for perioperative and procedural services, addressing system issues to minimize disruption to clinical operations.
Analyze and interpret data and provide insights and recommendations for process improvements and strategic decision-making.
Contribute to policies, procedures, and best practices for information systems and technology within perioperative and procedural services.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines, including HIPAA and data privacy and security requirements.
Coordinate and provide end-user training to promote effective use of information systems and technology.
Collaborate with vendors and IT teams on system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
Stay current on healthcare informatics trends, emerging technologies, and best practices and incorporate relevant insights into departmental processes and systems.