EHR Clinical Solutions Specialist; Epic Beaker​/LIS), Partial Remote ClinDoc-Rad

EHR Clinical Solutions Specialist (Epic Beaker/LIS), Partial Remote - ITS - Clin Doc-Rad

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven years of related experience. Must possess considerable educational background and/or experience to conduct clinical applications analysis and/or programming of complex systems, analyze clinical workflows, create and implement solutions, and knowledge of system adoption strategies. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: A strong background in clinical laboratory science and information technology. Requires proficiency in Epic Beaker Laboratory Information System (LIS), Epic application certifications, and familiarity with HL7 interfaces. Direct patient care experience is a plus. Must possess considerable educational background and/or experience to conduct clinical applications analysis and/or programming of complex systems, analyze clinical workflows, create and implement solutions, and knowledge of system adoption strategies.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing hardware and software technical support and creating solutions for a multi‑system, multi‑platform, networked clinical computing environment. May also be responsible for formulating and designing specifications for intermediate to highly complex software and programming applications or modifying/maintaining existing applications. Investigates, identifies, and implements appropriate solutions for clinical information systems to support new and existing initiatives to enhance patient care, increase operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsible for acquiring an understanding of the assigned system applications, functions, and features end‑users would experience. Participates in and leads workforce groups to identify and employ technical and application initiatives for best practice and enhanced healthcare operations in alignment with UTMB’s mission. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of clinical applications programming.

Job Duties:

• EHR Clinical Application Analyst
• EHR Clinical Application Analyst, Senior
• EHR Clinical Application Analyst, Lead
• EHR Solution Analyst
• EHR Solution Specialist (this is the position for this posting)
• Independently solves highly complex technical issues, while also documenting solutions and mentoring other technical staff on how to resolve similar issues.
• Provides software and hardware requirements in conjunction with other clinical information systems and operating software programming applications.
• Provides advanced support for the resolution of complex or escalated issues.
• Provides input to policy level direction regarding technology standards, solutions, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrates highly technical and specialized clinical systems knowledge to include designing, programming, analyzing, testing, debugging, and understanding of highly complex clinical systems to enhance systems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Understands and has experience with complete system life cycles from the initial planning through the final go‑live stage, including the later stages of enhancements and additions.
• Creates and/or maintains all clinical systems documentation, to include solutions as appropriate, to enable ongoing support of clinical systems.
• Responsible for applications including the operating system, network integration, sophisticated routines, file maintenance, and advanced software packages.
• Participates in and coordinates all phases of total system planning specifications for facility requirements.
• Responsible for clinical systems disaster recovery planning and business continuity planning and the coordination of testing of the plans and associated infrastructure.
• Works closely with the EHR Clinical Solutions Architect to maintain and manage all changes to clinical systems.
• Participates in quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing products.
• Directs best practices in the application of system solutions, which may include the vendor’s recommendations.
• Modifies/maintains existing applications using releases and utilities…