What are the responsibilities and job description for the EPIC LAB SYSTEMS ANALYST- HYBRID - EPIC IMPLEMENTATION position at East Alabama Medical Center Health System?
EAMC MISSION
At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARYThe Epic Lab Systems Analyst is responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, optimization, testing, and support of the Epic Lab application and other related solutions and applications integrated with Epic. This position serves as the primary application expert for lab workflows, collaborating with laboratory leadership, pathologists, laboratory staff, Information Technology, and operational stakeholders to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of lab information systems.
The Analyst supports all phases of the application life-cycle, including workflow analysis, system configuration, integrated testing, regulatory compliance, application upgrades, production support, and ongoing optimization. This role is critical in supporting patient safety, laboratory operations, and compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements.
Project Details
- Estimated Project Start Date: February 2027
- Work Model: Hybrid (combination of onsite and remote work)
- Location: Opelika, AL
Remote Assessment Requirements
- Applicants must complete an EPIC assessment as part of the hiring process.
- Assessment Availability: Applicants will be sent a link to schedule
- Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours
Certification Requirements
- EPIC certification is mandatory and must be completed within the scope of the project timeline.
- Will be provided three (3) attempts to pass
Schedule & Expectations
- Work hours may vary based on project needs, and flexibility is required. Outside of major project events, work will generally occur during normal weekday business hours in the Central Time Zone.
- Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
- On-call coverage for weeknights and weekends may be required after project go-live to support critical issues that impact patient care, billing, or revenue cycle operations.
- ETO may be restricted during major project events and transition-readiness activities to ensure adequate project coverage and support.
Travel Requirements
- Travel will be required depending on the project phase and business needs. This includes air travel with multi-day visits.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Nursing, or a related healthcare field required.
- Three (3) years of clinical laboratory.
- Epic certification must be obtained and maintained according to organizational requirements.
- MT/MLS (ASCP) or other Nationally Accepted Laboratory Certification