Senior Epic Systems Analyst- Cadance/GrandCentral/Prelude

OhioHealth • WORK AT HOME - OHIO, OH

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Systems Analyst will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of builds on special projects in Epic Cadence, Prelude, and Grand Central. The ideal candidate MUST HAVE PRIOR CERTIFICATION in Epic Cadence, Prelude, Grand Central, and Welcome modules. This position requires a deep understanding of healthcare workflows, system integration, and project management to ensure the efficient operation of the healthcare system's IT infrastructure. Provides technical expertise by enforcing the vision of the application and safeguarding the integrity and security of the application environment in collaboration and partnership with architects, tech leads, and engineers. Collaborates with end users to identify, analyze, and support ongoing needs while achieving Service Level Agreements (SLAs) relative to the supported applications. Leads in process improvement activities related to Application Management for enterprise applications, including Epic, Workday, and Kronos, and other major applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in system analysis and support within a healthcare environment.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in system analysis and support within a healthcare environment.
• Experience with Epic application(s) and healthcare workflows (clinical, revenue cycle or IT experience).
• Strong requirements gathering, workflow design, and testing skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL, change control, SDLC practices, system governance, and waterfall/agile project methodologies.
• Ability to communicate with clinical, operational stakeholders, and managed service providers and produce clear documentation.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Epic Training Environment Build certified and 3+ years of experience
• 2 Epic Application Principal Trainer certifications

Nice To Haves

• Current Epic Certification or Proficiency in one or more relevant module(s) (e.g., HB, PB, Cadence, Referrals, Orders, ClinDoc, Clarity).
• 3+ years of build Epic build and configuration experience
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience with system integration, HL7, FHIR, and interface testing.
• Exposure to SQL/Clarity, Caboodle, SlicerDicer, or reporting tools (e.g., Radar, Reporting Workbench).
• Prior work in patient access, billing, coding, finance, or clinical operations (for respective modules).
• ITIL Foundation certification desired not required.
• Certifications in one or more Epic applications
• Experience in a large healthcare system or hospital setting.
• Experience with other healthcare applications and systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• System Analysis and Design: Engage stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, map current-state workflows, and design Epic build that aligns with operational goals and policy.
• Create and maintain specifications, decision logs, and design documents for clear traceability and change control.
• Conduct gap analyses to identify configuration or workflow changes needed for upgrades, regulatory changes, or new initiatives.
• Project Management: Manage smaller projects related to system implementations and upgrades.
• Strong knowledge with various project management approaches, e.g., waterfall, agile.
• Ability to lead project teams in project methodology.
• Training and Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on best practices.
• Application Build Role: Application Build, Configuration, and Deployment: Configure records, master files, and tools (e.g., profiles, rules, security classes, workflows) aligned to approved design.
• Maintain environment parity and adhere to change management and build naming conventions.
• Develop and execute unit, integrated, and UAT test plans; log and resolve defects; document test evidence.
• Validate interfaces, printing, reporting, and downstream workflows; confirm regression coverage in upgrades.
• Coordinate release management, environment moves, and downtime procedures for upgrades and patches.
• Provide go-live and post-live hypercare, including rounding, office hours, tip sheets, and at-the-elbow support.
• Manage service requests and incidents in a timely manner; meet SLAs through robust triage and root-cause analysis.
• Provide advanced support for (Epic, Workday, Kronos) and other applications.
• Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to integrate across IT portfolio with other IT systems (e.g., Epic, 3rd Party Imaging Applications, AI, etc.).
• Integration and Data Management: Collaborate with interface teams on HL7, FHIR, PDFs, CCD/CCDA, and other exchange workflows.
• Partner with analytics teams on Clarity/Caboodle extracts, registries, and operational reporting needs.
• Ensure data integrity and metric definitions are consistent across modules and stakeholders.
• Compliance & Risk: Support regulatory readiness (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission), audit needs, and policy alignment.
• Embed privacy/security controls, including sensitive record handling and audit trails.
• Contribute to ITIL-aligned incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes.
• Application Training Role: Curriculum Management: Design and implement customized training programs aligned with organizational strategy and operational goals.
• Oversee maintenance, enhancement, and governance of the CareConnect curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Incorporate learner and stakeholder feedback into ongoing curriculum improvements.
• Oversee the build, maintenance, and readiness of training environments.
• Ensure clear and timely communication related to system releases and upgrades.
• Request/Incident Management: Manage end-user training-related requests and incidents with professionalism and efficiency.
• Evaluate, prioritize, assign, and resolve requests within established service expectations.
• Document incidents and resolutions to support a comprehensive knowledge base.
• Collaborate with IT and operational partners to identify trends and implement preventative improvements.
• Refine support processes to enhance service quality and user experience.

Benefits

• We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
• Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
• OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization.
• The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."

What This Job Offers

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