The EHR Application Analyst is responsible for achieving in-depth knowledge of the Epic system and serves as a bridge between end users and Epic implementation staff. He/she conducts regular day-to-day communication with Epic's installation team, reviews the software, analyzes business operations, and works with Epic and MD Anderson Clinical/Business Representatives/Subject Matter Experts to tailor the system to fit MD Anderson's needs or to provide technical expertise in the design, implementation, and support of the EHR. On an as needed basis, he/she performs in-depth analyses of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with the use of Epic software. He/she is also responsible for developing and documenting the internal procedures that will be used in conjunction with Epic applications.

Ideal candidates will be Epic certified*

1.Analysis of EPIC model content and negotiation of any user requested modifications

2.Populating databases for which they are the owner during the initial system build, with assistance from Epic staff

3.Understanding choices in application specifications

4.Investigating the preferred choices of the users

5.Analyzing data conversion needs

6.Preparing details of specifications as needed

7.Aiding trainers during user training

8.Input to project plan throughout the course of the implementation to insure major milestones are met and appropriate project tracking is accurate

9.Responding to Epic's technical questions

10.Understanding both the clinical and business workflows to achieve strategic outcomes for the implementation

Support/ Content Management

1.Modification of EPIC content as prescribed by project team

2.Working with users on the sharing of data, category lists, etc

3.Developing and documenting internal procedures

4.Troubleshooting problems or questions from users

5.Prioritizing and implementing changes requested for the system

6.Coordinating software updates and changes with users

7.Thoroughly reviewing and testing each new release and communicating needed changes to Epic before users are permitted to access the new release

8.Collecting information regarding potential system enhancement needs

Standards

1.Setting standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications

Other duties as assigned

Education Required: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Certification: Epic certification

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Experience Required : Two years of clinical, relevant healthcare information technology, or relevant business experience. May substitute required education with years of related experience on a one-to-one basis.

Preferred Experience:

Epic certified

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 172813

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 128,000

FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

Pivotal Position: Yes

Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

Science Jobs: No

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