Epic Solutions Architect; Cardiology

The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Epic Solutions Architect (Cardiology).  The Epic Solutions Architect (Cardiology) is responsible for the independent design, development, and deployment of clinical applications and technologies. The architect defines system solutions based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. This employee also research, identifies, selects, and tests technology products required for solution delivery.

Establishes, implements, and documents technology integration or migration strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

* Engineers new workflows or optimize existing business processes that supersede existing standards set in place internally or by vendors utilizing expert knowledge crossing multiple clinical applications and operational areas.
* Leads projects associated with application implementation and execution of high complexity and larger impact. Applies project management methodology and utilizes standard project management for software in development and maintenance of project plans.
* Functions as an independent project lead or provides oversight for project manager and/or business analyst on assigned projects and recognize/ minimize business value lost during project/program execution.
* Performs proactive analysis on current systems and technology to recommend potential changes or enhancements that will assist in adhering to organization's strategic vision and improve operational workflows as well as patient and end user experience.
* Identifies product and customization requirements to effectively address necessary product configuration, while working within project scope and timeline.
* Serves as mentor to senior analysts and is proficient and/or certified in numerous applications.
* Holds comprehensive working knowledge and understands healthcare operational processes and job functions pertaining to assigned UHealth IT clinical applications and solutions.
* Possesses expert knowledge of third-party partnerships, experience with managing vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
* Provides support to the team in analyzing, resolving, and escalating complex integration problems encountered by the team during system implementations and upgrades.
* Implement projects that are ahead of industry/peer trends. Thinks out of the box and follows the marking curve to stay on the forefront of Healthcare technology. Designs new solutions.
* Collaborates with cardiology leadership to develop or improve operational processes, polices, and procedures.
* Participates in all clinical operations meetings to assess user feedback, gather future requirements for modifications, and provide status on competency, adoption, and utilization rates.
* Facilitates knowledge transfer of the technology-enabled user workflows and best practice use of applications.
* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:  
* Adherent to internal controls and reporting structure
* Participate in on-call rotations
* Participate in rounding events for customers to better understand workflows and issues
* Attend and participate in applicable committees
* Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
* Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in service delivery
* Partner with all IT teams when developing streamlined services for customers including but not limited to incident, requests, and projects.
* On occasion and depending on type of project, act as the project manager to help oversee tasks through to completion.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.**
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science
* Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare IT, with a strong focus on both non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular systems.
* Epic Cupid Certification
* Certified Imaging Informatics Professional preferred
* Certified PACS Associate (CPA) or Certified PACS System Analyst (CPSA) from PARCA preferred
* Previous operational, project management, and organizational skills
* Familiarity with cardiology workflows, regulatory requirements, integration points with other Epic modules, 3rd party cardiology…