EPIC Analyst III, Healthy Planet - Emory Healthcare

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 

• Family-focused benefits  

• Wellness incentives 

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  

• And more 

Work Location: Remote - Onsite presence required for quarterly and ad hoc meetings if local to Atlanta, GA 

Candidates with the following are highly preferred:

• Healthy Planet Certified. 
• 1+ years in Quality related supprt such as MIPS, eCQM, HEDIS, ACO, meaningful use. 
• Experience building and supporting Registries and related metric and rules. 
• Understanding of quality measures 
• Nice to have, but not necessary:  
  • Regulatory Reporting: Objective Measures Badge and  
  • Regulatory Reporting: Quality Measures for Eligible Clinicians Badge. 

You Will:

• Be responsible for the design, build, testing, validation, maintenance and ongoing support of Healthy Planet related Applications. 
• Work across interdisciplinary work-groups to accomplish set goals as a team. 
• Be a representative of the Information Technology team and is responsible for establishing, fostering and maintaining positive business relationships with Emory co-workers; interdisciplinary work-groups; clinical and financial department representatives; Epic partners; and all other staff who use or interact with the Epic application suite. 
• Monitor and mentors other analysts in methods and processes and implementation of those methods. 
• Manage complex projects independently. 
• Function as business partner with service lines, departments, individuals, and coworkers. 
• Develop advanced knowledge of system capabilities, applications, and processes to function effectively as an educator and expert for system users. 
• Participate actively in routine meetings with department heads and/or superusers to identify, document, and prioritize their needs. 
• Lead delivery of technical consulting and support services and solutions with some management input. 
• Provide Epic and other applications software support, file maintenance, and build for break-fixes, optimizations, special updates, upgrades, and implementations. 
• Resolve application errors and system issues independently. 
• Provide assessment, coordination, documentation, release note review, testing, and implementation of programming, upgrade, and project requests. 
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with all application vendors. 
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled. 
• Provide project management services and support with some management oversight. 
• Follow EHC IS project management protocol. 
• Advocate user perspective and focuses on ensuring a comprehensive support plan and documentation. 
• Work with end users to navigate the new request process. 
• Ensure compliance with EHC IS, EHC, Joint Commission, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, policies, and procedures. 
• Provide system solutions in accordance with regulatory guidelines. 
• Follow prescribed change management and time reporting processes and documentation requirements. 
• Respond to support calls within designated times according to priority and provides regular updates until resolution. 
• Assist in queue management to be sure calls are answered and followed up on efficiently. 
• Provide and communicates clear documentation for support, status, and issues resolutions. 
• Remain current on Epic new version training for all applicable Epic certifications (if Epic).  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in computer science, Information Technology, engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in clinical, business, or other healthcare operational areas or 7 years no degree.
• This position requires that the appropriate Epic certification be successfully obtained for a specific area of assigned responsibility within the first 90 days of completing training if not obtained prior to hire.
• Working knowledge and subject matter expertise in the assigned operational department areas.
• Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills with a diverse population
  • Advanced organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines.
  • Creative problem-solver with strong focus on achieving objectives within prescribed timelines while maintaining quality standards and organization requirements.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple initiatives and shift priorities based on business needs.
  • Monitors and mentors other analysts in methods and processes and implementation of those methods.
  • Manages complex projects independently.

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.