ONLY EPIC-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The Technical Specialist will perform Epic Application Coordinator/Analyst functions to build the following EpicCare Inpatient modules: Order Entry including Provider Documentation. The Technical Specialist will serve as the primary build and support contact for the assigned Epic modules. This position is responsible for coordinating all issues that arise during the project for their application and must become very knowledgeable about the organization's policies, procedures, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support contact for the application's end-users
• Work in developing, designing, configuring, scripting, testing, and/or supporting applications for the business, research, and/or instructional functions of clients.
• Develop solutions using programming expertise for day-to-day problems to include maintenance, modification, or development of complex inter-related applications/solutions.
• Evaluate hardware availability and software requirements
• Identify issues that arise in the application and working to resolve them
• Guide workflow design, build and test the system, and analyze other technical issues associated with Epic software
• Identify and implement requested changes to the system
• Serve as a liaison between end users' workflow needs and Epic implementation staff
• Maintain regular communication with Epic representatives, including participating in weekly project team meetings
• Develop an understanding of operational needs to set the direction for the organization's workflows by attending site visits and other integrated sessions
• Review the status of projects and issues on an ongoing basis with leadership
• Hold weekly communications with team members to discuss the status of deliverables, shared issues, end-user concerns, budget, and upcoming milestones

Skill Matrix

• Certified by Epic in EpicCare Inpatient – Order Entry including Provider Documentation apps Required 5 Years
• Epic implementation or operations support experience Required 8 Years
• Health IT experience Required 8 Years
• Familiarity with Epic tools: Order transmittal and SmartForms Required 5 Years
• Knowledge of clinical workflows & a strong understanding of physician orders and downstream integrated workflows initiated from orders Required 8 Years
• Working knowledge in application development and system integration Required 8 Years
• Thorough knowledge of assigned data and the use of its systems via developing through test plans/scenarios Required 8 Years
• Skilled in enterprise systems and familiarity with best business practices related to systems Required 8 Years
• Working knowledge of security protocols for systems utilized Required 8 Years
• Working knowledge of the current architecture of systems and information to troubleshoot problems Required 8 Years
• Working knowledge of the business functions and system needs of unit to develop working specifications for software application solutions Required 8 Years
• Ability to manage timelines, financial resources, and the activities of others to achieve success and to monitor project progress and provide updates Required 8 Years
• Experience in the entire development process including specification, workflow analysis, workflow diagrams, data modeling, documentation, and quality Require 8 Years
• Coordinate and direct computer systems and application design and development Required 5 Years
• Experience in assessing user needs through discussion with customer Required 8 Years
• Able to convey technical information to client and promote understanding of relevant issues Required 8 Years
• Software quality assurance/testing experience Required 8 Years