RN Epic Application Analyst

US-IA-Des Moines

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Req #: 164356
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

The RN Epic Application Analyst is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, optimization, and support of assigned applications. This involves forging partnerships with customers to complete workflow analysis and determining application capabilities and design. In addition, this role is responsible for building the application, developing and executing test plans, and contributing to training and implementation plans.

The RN Epic Application Analyst proactively applies troubleshooting and critical thinking skills to fulfill customer needs. Finally, the role is responsible for effective and timely communications to team members and customers alike on status of their assigned work. This position specifically supports ASAP, ClinDoc, Orders, Stork, and Bugsy. 

Location: Remote, applicants preferrably reside in the UnityPoint Health geographical areas of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 

Responsibilities:

Issue Resolution

* Independently supports and resolves complex issues with assigned applications in adherence with service expectations and change management policies.
* Takes ownership of escalated customer issues and works with multiple parties and/or vendor to help resolve issue.
* Provides day and after hours on-call coverage as scheduled. May assume additional on-call responsibilities as directed by Manager.
* Follows and may lead the enhancement process and Change Management Policies and Procedures.

Operational Support and Improvement

* Researches and communicates options to support decision-making discussions to determine strategy for implementation of tools and systems
* Advocates for and acts as an agent of progressive change within the organization and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
* Research solutions to improve service such as processes, standards and/or products.
* Participates in decision-making or technical solution-oriented discussions
* Creates and maintains technical documentation. Communicates necessary information to the required teams.
* Demonstrates adherence to Epic standards and guidelines. Assists with meeting maintenance program requirements and maintains related certifications.
* Demonstrates ability to complete application build for assigned application(s). Mentors staff with the completion of documented release processes.
* Reviews release notes, configures and tests application changes.
* Understands and contributes to improvement of testing processes. Ensures team members follow the test scripts and processes.

Compliance and Security 

* Understands HIPAA standards, regulatory, and security requirements pertaining to database, server, and/or application management. 
* Follows appropriate security processes for supported applications.

Project Management

* Leads and coordinates projects as assigned, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills
* Leads moderately complex projects independently or as a part of a larger project team.
* Develops project plans and tracks progress, escalating as necessary when project issues arise or deadlines are challenged.
* Follows technical and operational cutover tasks and contributes to solutions for resulting issues.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
* 2 years of experience with Epic support and technical experience in either computer science, information technology or medical terminology 
* 2 years of clinical/patient care experience in a healthcare setting
* Epic Certification - Achieves and Maintains 
* Epic Certification as Assigned
* Knowledge of health care organization information systems processes 
* Strong communication - written and verbal 
* Ability to conduct research into technology issues, standards and products
			
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