Epic Application Analyst - Ambulatory

Remote Work Locations

Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Please only apply if you live and work full-time in one of the states listed above or plan to relocate to one of these states before starting your employment with OU Health.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

The EHR Application Analyst II will advise in the development, support and functionality roll out of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The EHR Application Analyst II advises IT team members and assists the organization in optimizing their workflow processes through building applications that are tailored to meet the organizations’ needs. Responsible for learning the EHR system’s capabilities and functional use and apply knowledge of Healthcare Business workflows to advise in the implementation of a system that meets process needs.

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving complex technical issues and system errors, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and problem-solving skills to ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption to patient care.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to end-users, including troubleshooting issues, answering questions, and resolving system errors to ensure uninterrupted use of the EHR system.
• Provide guidance to other team members for and perform routine maintenance tasks, such as software updates, patches, and upgrades, to ensure the stability and security of the EHR system.
• Provide guidance in and assist in coordinating testing and validation activities for system changes, enhancements, and upgrades, following pre-defined change management processes to ensure that new features and configurations meet functional requirements and do not introduce unintended consequences or disruptions.
• Lead efforts to optimize the performance and usability of the EHR system, leveraging deep knowledge of system functionalities and user workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Coordinate collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, including IT professionals, clinicians, administrators, and vendors, to support EHR initiatives and projects, and facilitate communication and coordination.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures, and establish knowledge-sharing practices to ensure the availability and accessibility of critical information within the team.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior analysts and end-users, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities and promote continuous learning and professional development within the organization.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education Requirements:
  
  Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience Requirements: 3 - 5 years of applicable IT or healthcare experience required. Epic Implementation experience preferred.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
  
  Required:
  
  Epic certification in specified area required. Multiple Epic certifications preferred.

• Analytical, organization, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Ability to solve problems and understand customer needs.
• Understanding of healthcare business process and technology.
• Understanding of healthcare workflows and terminology.
• Strong desktop tool usage including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Employees must be able to perform the following physical activities with or without accommodations.

• Stand 1-2 hours per day
• Sit for 7-8 hours per day
• Walk for 1 hour per day
• Ability to hear normal speaking and alarms