Full Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Epic Nursing Informatics Analyst will have primary responsibility for the design, build/configuration, testing, validation and ongoing support of their assigned Epic application(s). The Analyst will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the software functionality and acquiring/utilizing knowledge of the operational workflows to be implemented with the Epic system. The Analyst will be responsible for coordinating aspects of planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of existing or new functionality related to Epic and related information systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and are not
necessarily all-inclusive.
1. Understanding of the organization, users and workflow in the analyst's assigned area.
2. Ability to lead meetings, prioritize, resolve conflicts, manage issues, oversight and implementation of project plans. Work with Epic TS and related Epic Application Analysts to manage complex issues and optimization.
3. Ability to probe for information about the underlying needs of the organization and user community, which directly influences how the system will be built.
4. Thoroughly review, analyze and test every system change; follow proper change control processes.
5. Assists in the development, implementation, education, evaluation, maintenance and coordination of Epic and related applications.
6. Assists with and/or develops tip sheets or training documentation for new, or changes to current, workflows; communicate with department leadership and application users any specific information related to their application.
7. Maintain an Epic user web account to access group discussions, white papers, training documents, new version training material and release notes. Attends webinars, seminars and workshops to learn about new developments and changing technology trends; may participate in testing new vendor provided software in a test environment for possible use by the health system.
8. Maintain contacts with Epic partner and related vendors; attend product demonstrations, user group meetings, Epic sponsored webinars, and/or arrange to acquire and install system upgrades.
9. Performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
National specialty certification attempt within three (3) to five (5) years.
Successfully complete Epic certification(s) in their applicable area within 90 days of class
8 years professional experience.
BS in Nursing and master's in nursing or clinical informatics preferred.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Management is
typically, the next higher level.
