Epic Application Analyst I (Atwater)

The Epic Application Analyst I will be responsible for assigned Epic application design, build, testing, training and support. The Analyst will manage the communications, expectations and deliverables between Epic workgroups/councils, internal IT teams, external stakeholders and vendors in support of GVHC Health IT (HIT) systems. This role operates in close coordination with the IT leadership, HIT application and training, IT service desk and IT engineering teams. This position will work at our Atwater Administration site. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Compensation: $34.98 - $37.43 an hour Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Act as the primary support contact for assigned application's end‐users. Maintain knowledge of assigned Epic and other HIT application(s) configuration management and act as subject matter expert on application(s) functionality. Manage support requests through IT Service Management software. Prioritize, track and resolve end-user support requests with a sense of urgency. Assume ownership, escalate and manage support requests to Epic and internal IT teams. Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for assigned application(s). Work closely with GVHC Epic workgroups and councils to determine future needs and requirements. Review the status of projects and issues on ongoing basis with organization leadership. Hold weekly communications with team members to discuss the status of deliverables, shared issues, end-user concerns, budget and upcoming milestones. Provide on-site support and issues triage/resolution for clinics during implementation and specifically when practices “go live” on Epic application(s). Maintain knowledge of applicable data privacy and security practices and regulations. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff. Must be able to have vision that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, and administrative documents. Must have high manual dexterity. Must be able to squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, twist, turn, finger and feel. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Education/Experience Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business analysis, requirement gathering, problem solving and root-cause analysis skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and high degree of complexity. Ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various assigned projects and tasks. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant matters. Strong facilitation, negotiation and consensus building skills. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with people with different backgrounds. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously. Solid understanding of the implementation process and the various interdependencies between operations and technology both internal and external. Solid understanding of IT incident and change management processes. Solid understanding of applications, operating systems, databases and networking fundamentals. Proficient in the following Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio. Valid CA Driver’s License, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and liability insurance. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred; Knowledge of clinical area or business area to be supported highly preferred. Minimum two (2) years of work experience, supporting enterprise application systems required. Two (2) years’ experience working with EHR preferred. Must obtain certification in assigned Epic application within three (3) months of employment.