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EPICCARE LINK APPLICATIONS ANALYST
University of Washington
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EPICCARE LINK APPLICATIONS ANALYST

University of Washington

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Posted:
November 13, 2020
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time

UW Medicine’s IT Services department is looking for an outstanding EPICCARE LINK APPLICATIONS ANALYST to join the team!

What are we looking for?
  • Patients Are First focus
  • Customer service mindset
  • Interpersonal skills and teamwork
  • Results-oriented attitude
  • Commitment
  • Adaptability and flexibility

    • What are the perks?
  • Medical insurance at reasonable rates with TEN plans to choose from!
  • Dental Insurance at no cost to you OR your dependents…AND we have three plans for you to choose from!
  • 10 paid holidays annually!
  • 1 personal holiday every year!
  • Generous amounts of vacation and sick leave that you can feel good about taking (more than 5 work weeks in your first year)!
  • TWO Retirement plans to choose from – one even matches 100% of your contributions with immediate vesting!
  • Voluntary Investment program to save more towards your retirement!
  • Deferred Compensation program to save even MORE towards your retirement!
  • Flexible Spending Account!
  • Dependent Care Assistance program!
  • On-site childcare centers and other caregiving resources!
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance!
  • Long Term Disability insurance!
  • Transportation Services Program that includes U-PASS options and other parking services!
  • Tuition Exemption program at the UW and other higher education institutions across the state)!
  • Housing resources and home buying options!
  • Engagement and Wellness programs!
  • Auto, home, renter, and boat group insurance!
  • Valuable membership and merchandise discounts!
  • Federal student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

    • For all of the specific details on these benefits, eligibility and more, please click here.

    UW Medicine’s Information Technology Services (ITS) department is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM) and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (a partnership between UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research and Seattle Children’s). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all of these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.

    In collaboration with UW Medicine IT Services (‘ITS’), the primary focus of the EpicCare Link Applications Analyst position is to closely collaborate with other applications team members, key internal and community stakeholders, and UW Medicine customers to provide a service oriented, cross-functional, knowledgeable, single point of technical leadership for application tools and workflows.  This position holds the primary expertise and responsibility for supporting the expansion of EpicCare Link services and customer base and the organization’s Interoperability Initiatives including Epic’s Care Everywhere module. Secondary duties include supporting the Epic MyChart application and the organization’s Digital Health and Patient Engagement Initiatives.

    Responsibilities include:
    Proactive System Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance (20%)
  • Perform analysis and troubleshooting for application issues to meet established Service Level Agreements. Work with user groups to provide diagnostic assistance and resolution to questions and problem direction.
  • Maintain issue tracking (both internally and with vendor) and follow issue tracking policies and guidelines.
  • Provide proactive status updates to management, customers, and stakeholders.

    • Customer Relationships and Requirements (20%)
  • Meet with customers to identify and analyze customer system requirements for continuous improvements, set expectations, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Develop and retain strong positive relationships with constituents, engaging to ensure a thorough understanding of their objectives and requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications in the definition of application user interface, reports, and processes.

    • Project and Process Management (20%)
  • Prioritize tasks with guidance from designated lead, supervisor, or project manager.
  • Track detailed status of tasks and work with leads, project managers, and/or supervisor should tasks vary from initial resource estimates.
  • Successfully complete project tasks.

    • Application Testing (10%)
  • Test all scenarios conforming to quality standards at the component/feature level, including:
    • Test system changes and assist with development of test plans for usability, performance, and adherence to standards.
    • Execute, track, and report detailed results of application and system testing.
    • Create and maintain application test scripts.

    • Documentation and Reporting (5%)
  • Evaluate and implement management requests for information to generate reporting requirements.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to define data collection workflow; designing new workflows or application features to support data collection.  Develop new and maintain existing application reports; update reporting criteria as necessary with applicable application changes.
  • Document current and proposed data flows within your primary application, between applications, and other systems and interfaces.

    • Other Duties (5%)
  • Support training and education program as per training system services level agreement.
  • Coordinate system information requests and trouble reports, including flow, tracking, and prioritization.
  • Assist with development of security and confidentiality system standards for applications to meet federal, state, CMS, and JCAHO regulations.

    • What you’ll bring to the table: (minimum requirements)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Health Information Systems, Math, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.  (Equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirement.)
  • Currently holds an EpicCare Link certification (or equivalent with other EHR systems) OR has had Epic proficiency (or equivalent) for 2+ years in relevant functional/business area.
  • 2+ years recent healthcare or IT experience, including:
    • 1+ years providing Epic application maintenance/support (or equivalent).
    • 1+ year experience with application/system configuration and implementation of clinical information systems (and/or healthcare applications).
    • Strong customer-oriented mindset, with experience building relationships, setting expectations, and collaborating across groups to ensure customers receive top quality service.

    • The successful candidate will also possess:
  • Values consistent with those of UW Medicine's mission to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists, and other health professionals.
  • Proven outstanding customer service orientation with a history of delivering high quality products on time.
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities, including active listening and the ability to convey a positive and professional image in person, on the telephone, and in correspondence.
  • Ability to analyze and translate complex issues and opportunities into comprehensible ideas and concepts with both technical and non-technical staff, using good judgement based on facts and relationships, while evaluating the impact of change.
  • Internal motivation to demonstrate initiative, accountability, action orientation and drive for results, with the ability to adapt to change.
  • Demonstrated project execution skills, getting the right things done on time, applying strategic thinking, organizational agility, and creativity.
  • A strong desire to continuously seek improvement and share feedback and knowledge.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a diversity of personalities while forging effective partnerships.
  • Flexibility with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and collaboration skills in various work environments including complex, matrix environments with proven attention to detail. 
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
  • Proven ability to establish credibility in an ambiguous environment and proactively collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
  • Decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities.
  • Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

    • Ideally, you’ll also have: (desired skills and experience)
  • Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, Doctorate, etc.)
  • Previous experience in and knowledge of academic healthcare systems and/or operational environments.
  • Experience with operational workflow design of clinical software.

    • What are some of the other tidbits that you might want to know?
  • This is an Information Technology deadline-driven work environment.
  • The individual in this position is expected to work normal daytime hours. The majority of work is performed during normal business hours; however, significant off-hours and weekends may be needed to resolve problems and respond to emergencies. This individual is expected to be available for emergencies (business continuity/disaster recovery efforts) on a 24x7 basis as needed.
    This position includes on-call support during evenings and weekends, on a rotating schedule with team members.
  • Because of the physically separated sites for UW Medicine, this position requires the ability to travel to alternative work locations as needed.
  • Must coordinate projects without direct supervisory authority.
  • Must work within the constraints of multiple technical environments.
  • ITS provides services to all UW Medicine organizations – HMC, UWMC-Montlake, UWMC-NW, UWNC, UWP, SOM, and ALNW.  The individual in this position must learn many organizational structures and cultures and continually foster collaboration.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • This advertised job posting may not include the complete official job description for the role.
  • Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be made contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of criminal background checks.
  • The application process for UW Medicine positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process (i.e. Work Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others). Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin applying for a position, all assessments must be completed at that time. Please note that your application shows up in our system as ready to review regardless of whether or not all assessments have been completed. If the assigned Recruiter happens to review applications prior to all of your assessments being completed, there is a chance you could be 'Not Selected' due to an incomplete application. For this reason, we strongly encourage all applicants to ensure there is plenty of time to complete all of the assessments prior to clicking on “Apply to this position”.

    • Who are we and what do we do?
    UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, to provide outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and to prepare tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, your experiences, perspectives and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or click here to send an email.

    The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
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    About University of Washington
    Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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