Epic Analyst Laboratory Lead

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for leading optimization efforts regarding system design, build, testing, validation and ongoing support of clinical or revenue cycle applications, specifically, Laboratory (Beaker).

This position is responsible for obtaining the appropriate Epic certification within the allotted time and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the software functionality as well as acquire knowledge of the clinical or revenue cycle workflows to be implemented.

Works across interdisciplinary project teams and operational staff maintaining critical business relationships for Cottage Health staff, physicians and others who interact with the Epic system

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in nursing, information technology, allied health professions, science, business or a related field.

The equivalent of 8 years of progressively responsible work experience with an emphasis in clinical information applications and systems in health care (specifically hospital laboratory or reference lab experience), or a combination of education and experience, may be substituted for a degree.

Preferred:

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Epic Certification is to be obtained within 3 months of training completion

Preferred: License or certification in related clinical field or information systems.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Working knowledge of Information Technology.

Understanding of hospital clinical operations and workflows.

Proficient with office productivity software; experience utilizing SharePoint.

In depth knowledge of laboratory specialties such as chemistry, microbiology, or reference lab.

Preferred: Experience utilizing MS Project.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Five (5) years of healthcare information systems analyst experience, to include some demonstrated lead responsibilities.

Preferred
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.

We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military ...