Application Analyst Epic Prelude​/Cadence

Application Analyst - Epic Prelude/Cadence

The Office of Information Technology at the Dell Medical School is seeking an Application Analyst - Epic Prelude/Cadence.

This position serves as the subject matter expert and technical contact for their focus application areas (Cadence and Prelude) and takes the lead in primary areas of work, including Projects, Changes, and the highest point of Break/Fix escalation. Additionally, the Application Analyst - Epic Prelude/Cadence demonstrates full use and application of standard principles, theories, and concepts related to technical discipline, and provides solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Designs, builds, configures, tests, and provides maintenance of clinical information systems with a focus in patient registration, patient scheduling, patient billing, and patient throughput. Serves as a liaison between business operations and providers, internal information technology, system users and vendors working within the defined project objectives for issue and problem resolution.
• Provides support to end-users both remotely and in-person. Monitors, investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves incoming tickets. Coordinates system fixes and changes with software vendors. Coordinates the deployment of application changes with the training team and operations.
• Creates test scripts, timelines, and plans for application and workflow changes. Performs actual testing of clinical information system configuration and processes, including testing across applications and/or the testing of the application configuration of other analysts. Coordinates and participates in requestor and user testing of application changes.
• Collaborates with technical colleagues to help identify any infrastructure related issues that have resulted in clinical application issues.
• Provides on-going end user clinical information systems support with all upgrades, new releases, enhanced functionality, and requested change and problem management support following the outlined ITIL processes.

• Assists with other Epic modules as needed.
• Provides backup support during peak times or staff shortages.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Quickly learns new technical skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Stays updated with the latest Epic Ambulatory features.
• Actively seeks out training opportunities.
• Applies new knowledge to improve system performance.

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex application issues.
• Develops solutions to improve user experience.
• Collaborates with teams to address system challenges.

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Provides excellent support to clinical staff.
• Understands and anticipates user needs.
• Ensures user satisfaction with application performance.

• Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships.
• Collaborates with IT and clinical teams.
• Shares knowledge and best practices.
• Participates in team meetings and projects.

• Thoroughly reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures configurations are precise and accurate.
• Reviews documentation for completeness.
• Monitors system performance for issues.

• Active Epic Certification or Accreditation (considered) in relevant Core application. Must maintain current certification for primary EHR module(s) as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of IT principles, software development, and system analysis, typically evidenced by a Bachelor's degree in a related field of Information Technology or Computer Science or five years of professional experience supporting clinical, ancillary, or business environments.
• Experience and proven success in information systems implementation, development and support within a large-scale healthcare organization.
• Two years' experience and…