Epic Interfaces & Conversions Analyst
Oakland, CA

Job Description

Brown & Toland is looking for experienced, well-rounded individuals to join the team here as we implement EPIC EMR! We're searching for individuals with a good blend of technical skills pertaining to their specific area of expertise within EPIC, as well as someone that can present well to stakeholders. If getting your foot in the door on the ground floor of an EPIC implementation excites you, please continue to read further.

Data Conversion

* Identifying and escalating risks associated with technical project tasks
* Coordinating application build requirements for conversion across teams
* Communicating with technical analysts and SMEs
* Defining the transport method by which extracted source system data will be communicated to Epic
* Troubleshooting the data transport mechanism
* Understanding Epic data structures and documenting technical specifications detailing target data elements-
* Interpreting the defined scope and defined business requirements for each dataset in the creation of each technical specification
* Analyzing and manipulating external data into an appropriate format for HL7 conversion filing into Epic
* Communicating with technical and external database analysts

Interface Support

* Managing the entire cycle of interface application development, including analysis, design, specification, implementation, go‐live, and support
* Working closely with application teams, subject matter experts, and third‐party application experts to determine the business needs for interfaces, document the requirements, and configure the interfaces per the requirements. Working with this group to diagnose and resolve interface‐related issues, and participating in their projects as needed.
* Coordinating various interface‐specific tasks and activities like testing, build, cutover planning, and go‐live by engaging subject matter experts, vendors, and interface engine developers
* Working with interface engine developers to develop data‐translation routines and methods to support Epic's and external systems' data and format needs
* Driving the interface projects, working with the interface project manager to ensure that results are achieved and deadlines are met
* Providing proactive support by monitoring live interfaces and collaborating with experts to provide permanent resolutions to problems

Required Education, Licensure or Certification:

* Relevant Epic Certification is required related to their assigned area of Epic Module implementation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Strong analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills
* Ability to analyze data, problem‐solve, and clearly communicate solutions
* Ability to understand organizational requirements and their impact on the technical aspects of a solution
* Ability to work in a complex multi‐communication‐channel environment
* Skill at tracking tasks, defining next steps, identifying owners, and holding people accountable
* Ability to coordinate activities involving multiple players, including vendors, subject matter experts, interface engine developers, and end users, to design, configure, and test interfaces
* Ability to navigate HL7 and HTML