Epic Analyst I (Ambulatory Applications)
Boston Children's Hospital
Position Summary
Serves as an entry-level team member and part of the department’s initial support for the assigned Epic application and end-users. Work focuses on learning Epic functionality, operational workflows, and basic configuration while supporting day-to-day system issues. Develops foundational understanding of how Epic applications support clinical and/or operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Serves as a team member supporting assigned Epic application and related workflows.
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Learns operational processes and how they integrate with Epic systems.
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Assists with basic analysis of end-user issues, system requests, and enhancement needs.
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Participates in ticket triage and troubleshooting for routine application issues.
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Performs basic configuration tasks under guidance (e.g., modifying templates, rules, or settings using established standards and procedures).
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Assists with testing activities including test script execution and validation of changes.
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Supports system upgrades by reviewing release materials and assisting with testing and validation.
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Documents configuration changes, troubleshooting steps, and workflows.
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Communicates with end-users and team members to gather information and provide status updates.
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Participates in training sessions and contributes to knowledge-sharing within the team.
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Works with senior analysts on projects and learns application best practices and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience Required:
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0–1 year of experience supporting a clinical or operational system, OR relevant healthcare/IT experience.
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Exposure to healthcare workflows or electronic health records preferred.
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Demonstrated interest in health IT, applications support, or clinical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
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1–2 years of experience supporting Epic or another EHR system.
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Experience working with ambulatory or outpatient clinic workflows.
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Experience with application support, troubleshooting, or training end-users.
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Prior experience as a clinical or operational super-user strongly preferred.
Licensure / Certifications
Required:
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Epic certification in Ambulatory OR ability to obtain within a defined timeframe after hire.
Preferred:
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Additional Epic certifications (e.g., Prelude, Cadence, Orders, MyChart).
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or similar process improvement training.