Technical Specialist, Cogito Reporting

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

6h • CA$46 - CA$69 • Onsite

About The Position

Cogito is Epic’s suite of data analytics and reporting tools. The Technical Specialist works closely with other Cogito Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst and Developer, Data Engineers, Clinical/SME teams and Other Epic Application Team. This position is responsible for creating Epic Cogito reporting content, mainly focusing on integrating AI and cognitive computing models, customized dashboards, complex reporting workbench and SlicerDicer custom filters, based on end-user specifications. This role will possess a diverse skill set including SQL, Epic Clarity database and Caboodle database, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a background in data & analytics within a hospital environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum 5+ years of experience in building/developing, testing, and deployment of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics reporting tools.
• In-depth knowledge of UHN’s system build, end user workflows, and patterns of use strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and business workflows and data in a Canadian healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Ontario healthcare clinical and financial reporting requirements is required.
• Familiarity with Epic application and database structure.
• Experience working with the Epic EMR system.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts.
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience with analytics tools.
• Ability to understand data structures.
• Experience in a large IT clinical transformation within a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and an analytical mind.
• Technical skills required to design and write reports.
• Ability to lead requirements gathering sessions, document user requirements and translate them into useful solutions.
• Ability to translate end-user workflow-based report requests to specific data points required for report development.
• Ability to analyze data, problem-solve, and clearly communicate solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to learn in a self-directed, fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment.
• Ability to take ownership of work activities, ensuring that they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Epic Cogito preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and end-users to understand the Cogito reporting content requirements, and analyze the needs of data consumers.
• Lead complex Epic’s Cogito projects on the Data & Analytics roadmap.
• Build Epic’s Cogito reporting content (in SQL) using Epic’s reporting databases – Clarity and Caboodle.
• Develop, test and validate AI and Cognitive Computing models into Epic reporting content.
• Develop Cogito SlicerDicer custom filters and sessions using Epic’s Caboodle database.
• Build Cogito Reporting workbench by building rules and PAFs.
• Develop custom Cogito radar dashboards and custom SQL reporting workbench.
• Review Epic upgrade and special update documentation and proceed with relevant Cogito build tasks.
• Responsible for all Cogito reporting content in Proof of Concept (POC), Testing (TST) and Production (PRD) environments.
• Provide professional internal and client-facing documentation (SRS - System Requirement Specifications, PRD - Business Requirements Documentation, etc.).
• Review peer reports for validity, accuracy and completeness.
• Develop, modify and maintain the Epic Analytics Catalog and associated metadata records.
• Design, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide reporting security policy.
• Assist and provide training to end-users.
• Resolve Epic reporting content and user access issues.
• Develop alternative reporting solutions when Epic reporting tools cannot fulfill.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of Epic data models through data model classes geared toward content areas.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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