Epic Willow - IT Application/ Clinical Application Analyst

UMC Health System•Richmond, KY

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Job Summary Epic Willow Ambulatory (Retail Pharmacy) IT Application Analyst-Associate is responsible for providing support for Epic and 3rd party applications used by supported departments. This includes implementation, support, maintenance, and optimization of applications, systems, and technologies. This position requires collaboration with other IT teams, leadership, and end users to ensure a cohesive, integrated product offering. This position will work with internal and external stakeholders to understand the operational needs, and then design, and implement solutions that meet those business requirements. Epic is the primary software vendor, but responsibility does include other software vendors. This position will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. This posting is to reflect the following positions dedicated to the UMC Epic Team. IT Application Analyst Or IT Clinical Applications Analyst • RN License to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s highly recommended)
Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in IT, healthcare, EHR development, and/or implementation
Experience with Epic EHR preferred
Knowledge of industry standard practices in application support function
Certification in the assigned (1) Epic Application is required within six (6) months of hire and within 2 attempts.
If the employee currently holds a clinical licensure or certification, the employee must maintain their licensure or certification in accordance with their respective state governing board. The employee holds complete responsibility for all activities, education, and training required to maintain their clinical licensure or certification.
Ability to communicate effectively via verbal or written methods.
Ability to interpret and complete technical assignments with minimal supervision and/or guidance.
Interact professionally with a diverse group of end users, internal/external teams, and vendors.
Knowledge of healthcare operations, workflows, policies, and regulations.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Possesses outstanding analytical and problem solving/resolution skills.
Possess general knowledge and understanding of supported applications.
Must be able to understand and redefine processes in order to effectively implement technology solutions.
Must be detail oriented, well-organized, and demonstrate ownership for project success.
Possesses excellent customer service qualities

Nice To Haves

ITIL certification preferred

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test Epic and 3rd party applications for implementation, optimization, and ongoing support.
Perform comprehensive testing for all designated applications, which encompasses documentation of testing progress, reporting, and resolving identified issues.
Responsible for facilitating workflow design and validation in collaboration with end users.
Assess and document workflows for assigned applications by interviewing/shadowing users.
Determine areas for improvement and optimize workflows for existing applications ensuring that the design and build are completed successfully, clearly documented, and integration testing performed while leveraging best practices.
Follow process methodologies, policies and procedures for software support and maintenance to ensure the integrity of electronic data.
Recommend technology solutions that can improve the quality and efficiency of clinical and operational processes.
Reacts quickly and appropriately to situations, such as anticipating needs, making informed decisions, and seizing opportunities.
Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior members of the team.
Completes assigned tasks per defined project scope, timelines, and budgets for implementations and may work on multiple implementations at any given time.
Responsible for updating assigned requests and project tasks, and effectively communicate status updates.
Report risks for projects or requests promptly to the appropriate team members and manager.
Participate in coordinating installation of application changes following change control processes.
Assess incoming incidents and work to resolve issues, or if unable to resolve, escalate appropriately.
Utilize standard departmental process and tools to ensure Service Line Agreement (SLA) compliance.
Participate in on‐call coverage responsibilities.
Adjust work hours as necessary to accommodate scheduled/unscheduled downtimes and implementations.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or requested.