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%3Ch1 class=%22titlebar content__titlebar%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-bottom-width:0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);border-image:initial;border-left-width:1px;border-radius:2px;border-right-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;box-shadow:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0.3) 0px 1px 1px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.286rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;height:35px;left:310px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:35px;margin:0px;orphans:2;overflow:hidden;padding:0px 10px;position:absolute;right:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;top:0px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22 id=%22content_titlebar%22 data-bind=%22ojModule: {name: router().currentValue(), viewName: (router().currentValue() + %27TitleBar%27)}%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22titlebar__reqtitle%22 style=%22flex-shrink:0;%22 data-bind=%22text: requisitionTitle%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEPIC Application Analyst III Practice Plan%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Ch1 class=%22titlebar content__titlebar%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-bottom-width:0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);border-image:initial;border-left-width:1px;border-radius:2px;border-right-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;box-shadow:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0.3) 0px 1px 1px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.286rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;height:35px;left:310px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:35px;margin:0px;orphans:2;overflow:hidden;padding:0px 10px;position:absolute;right:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;top:0px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22 id=%22content_titlebar%22 data-bind=%22ojModule: {name: router().currentValue(), viewName: (router().currentValue() + %27TitleBar%27)}%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22titlebar__reqtitle%22 style=%22flex-shrink:0;%22 data-bind=%22text: requisitionTitle%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEPIC Application Analyst III Practice Plan%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EUTHealth Houston%27s Clinical Information Technology department is seeking an analyst to support Beaker modules in the EPIC EHR. This employee will be responsible for the ongoing design, build, testing, validation, and support of Beaker modules across the healthcare system. Works with operational stakeholders and IT technical staff to troubleshoot Epic system issues and problems, capture requirements for new initiatives, and aid in the planning and execution of project plans. Works with Beaker end users to help communicate improvements needed for business processes and contribute directly to the success of the UTHealth mission from a technological, clinical, administrative, and financial perspective.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe are looking for Beaker-certified analysts with experience in Anatomic Pathology or Clinical Laboratory. This role is remote, but preference is given to Texas residents.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we do here changes the world.%3C/strong%3E UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOnce you join us, you won%27t want to leave.%3C/strong%3E It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThe longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ELongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe take care of our employees!%3C/strong%3E As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EFree financial and legal counseling%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EFree mental health counseling services%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EGym membership discounts and access to wellness programs%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOther employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EResources for child and elder care%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPlus many more!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Key Accountabilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMaintains expertise and seeks additional knowledge in the support and optimization of Epic Beaker module(s), and how they integrate with other applications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EWorks cohesively with stakeholders to provide system support, including analysis, build, and testing of requested changes, and analysis of new functionality of applications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EReviews, builds, tests, and implements new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EWorks and manages multiple tasks independently.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDemonstrates timely, effective, and efficient troubleshooting of very complex production software and workflow issues (which may cross applications/teams) and defines mitigation plans for resolution.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EActs as primary contributor in the development and documentation of internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic application support, maintenance, and optimization.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EHelps develop and build timelines and project plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDevelops and maintains system documentation to enable ongoing support and maintenance of the Epic system.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssists Application Director in developing build timelines and project plans as communicated by leadership.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms and oversees unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments, to identify defects and create resolution plans accordingly.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssists with the creation of test scripts and ensures test scripts for integrated and end-user testing are relevant and accurate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms testing in a structured manner, follows any defined test scripts, and documents results.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments, identifies issues and potential solutions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EFollows established guidelines for system change control.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ECreates and maintains documentation for change management, including cost estimation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EProject documentation, communication, and training plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ECollaborates across teams to ensure process design, interface development, testing, and end-user training are performed to quality standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EIndependently performs basic project management activities for the development and implementation of system changes and medium to large projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDevelops application-specific reports; provides technical specifications and assistance to report developers as needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Certification/Skills: MUST BE CERTIFIED IN EPIC'S BEAKER MODULE Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including specific skills of presentation and the effective communication of complex subjects to non-technical groups. Superior customer relation skills, including leading and participating in group sessions and reaching consensus. Familiarity with project lifecycle and project management methodologies for software management. Ability to plan and manage projects of various sizes; their tasks, dependencies, team members, other resources, and timeline. The analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design complex systems and programs that cross departmental/divisional lines. Must receive a passing score (as defined by Epic), within two attempts, on all required exams and projects (as defined by Epic) within 6 weeks after completion of training or within a pre-determined 6-week timeframe. Minimum Education: At least a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline is required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. Minimum Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in a health care-related field is required; 3 years of experience supporting one or more Epic modules is preferred. Large-scale health care systems planning and implementation experience on application software products preferred. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: We prefer employees who permanently reside and work in the State of Texas, but may occasionally make exceptions for candidates in other states.