EpicCare Inpatient Clinical Documentation Analyst

Overview

Epic Care Inpatient Clinical Documentation Analyst

The Epic Care Inpatient Clinical Documentation Analyst is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Epic and integrated third-party applications that support Kootenai Health, its affiliates, and downstream partners. This role involves analyzing, designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting Epic modules and related systems. The Analyst must possess a strong understanding of the technical capabilities of the applications they support, including data structures, system interfaces, and clinical workflows.

They will actively contribute to new module deployments, application upgrades, and serve as a key liaison between clinical departments, Information Systems teams across facilities, and external vendors.

• Performs in-depth analysis of current and future workflows, data collection, report details and other technical issues associated with the Epic EHR and designated third-party applications
• Collects requirements regarding potential system enhancements or new system implementation and prepares details of specifications needed; prioritizes and implements requested changes to the system
• Investigates standardization and process improvement opportunities while making build decisions
• Validates data is accurate and meets business requirements
• Designs and executes small-scale application testing as required
• Provides support for the installation and implementation of system patches, service utilities and version upgrades as assigned
• Participates in integrated area domain and affinity groups in support of operational governance
• Troubleshoots, identifies root cause, and documents problems of simple to medium complexity for assigned applications and systems
• Analyzes and manages systems or third-party vendors/service providers to ensure service level agreements are met
• Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems
• Develops system documentation as assigned per standards
• Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations and other system changes as assigned
• Analyzes workflows and understanding policies, procedures and constraints in core clinical or business area(s) of responsibility
• Partners with quality, operational, and business leaders on system design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Nursing or a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of analyst experience preferred
• Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required (Clin Doc)
  • Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
• Other required system application certifications to complete assigned work as assigned
• Epic analyst positions supporting inpatient nursing and ambulatory clinical Epic modules and third-party applications, clinical experience is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred
• Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
• Advanced understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the healthcare systems business, clinical or financial systems
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
• Knowledge of Healthcare information systems

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements