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Epic Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and Epic implementation consultancies sponsor H-1B visas for these roles, and the work is project-based enough that cap-exempt hospital employers are common.
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Job Description Summary:
The Systems Analyst Epic supports the design, build, testing, training, deployment, and ongoing support of Epic applications to optimize clinical and operational workflows. This position develops knowledge of healthcare workflows, system integration, and project delivery practices while partnering with operational leaders and end users to translate business requirements into reliable Epic configuration, integrations, and reporting—supporting safe patient care, efficient revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance while meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for supported applications. Works under guidance of senior analysts, architects, and technical leads to follow standards that safeguard the integrity and security of the application environment and contribute to continuous improvement activities related to application management for Epic and related third-party applications. The System Analyst Epic encompasses two closely related role focus areas: Application Build and Application Training. While responsibilities are similar, emphasis may vary based on team assignments.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Both Roles
System Analysis and Design:
- Engage stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, map current-state workflows, and design Epic build that aligns with operational goals and policy.
- Create and maintain specifications, decision logs, and design documents for clear traceability and change control.
- Conduct gap analyses to identify configuration or workflow changes needed for upgrades, regulatory changes, or new initiatives.
Project Management:
- Support small projects and enhancements related to system implementations and upgrades under the guidance of senior team members.
- Working knowledge of common project approaches (e.g., waterfall, agile) and ability to follow the established methodology.
- Participate on project teams and apply agreed project methodology to deliver assigned tasks on time.
Training and Documentation:
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and support procedures, following team standards.
Application Build Role
Application Build, Configuration, and Deployment:
- Configure records, master files, and tools (e.g., profiles, rules, security classes, workflows) aligned to approved design.
- Maintain environment parity and adhere to change management and build naming conventions.
- Develop and execute unit, integrated, and UAT test plans; log and resolve defects; document test evidence.
- Validate interfaces, printing, reporting, and downstream workflows; confirm regression coverage in upgrades.
- Coordinate release management, environment moves, and downtime procedures for upgrades and patches.
- Provide go-live and post-live hypercare, including rounding, office hours, tip sheets, and at-the-elbow support.
- Manage service requests and incidents in a timely manner; meet SLAs through effective triage, documentation, and root-cause analysis with guidance as needed.
- Provide support for Epic and other enterprise applications as assigned. Collaborate with IT and operational teams to understand cross-application impacts and support integrated workflows (e.g., Epic and third-party applications).
Integration and Data Management:
- Collaborate with interface teams on HL7, FHIR, PDFs, CCD/CCDA, and other exchange workflows.
- Partner with analytics teams on Clarity/Caboodle extracts, registries, and operational reporting needs.
- Ensure data integrity and metric definitions are consistent across modules and stakeholders.
Compliance & Risk:
- Support regulatory readiness (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission), audit needs, and policy alignment.
- Embed privacy/security controls, including sensitive record handling and audit trails.
- Contribute to ITIL-aligned incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes.
Application Training Role
Curriculum Management:
- Support the design and delivery of role-based training aligned with operational workflows and organizational standards.
- Support maintenance and updates to the CareConnect curriculum in partnership with training leadership.
- Help ensure curriculum accuracy and consistency by following established build and validation processes.
- Incorporate learner and stakeholder feedback into curriculum updates and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support build, maintenance, and readiness activities for training environments under established standards.
- Communicate system releases and upgrade impacts to training stakeholders using approved channels and templates.
Request/Incident Management:
- Manage end-user training-related requests and incidents with professionalism and efficiency.
- Support triage and resolution of requests within established service expectations, escalating as appropriate.
- Document incidents and resolutions to support a comprehensive knowledge base.
- Collaborate with IT and operational partners to identify trends and recommend preventative improvements.
- Contribute to support process improvements to enhance service quality and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in system/application analysis, support, or related IT experience (healthcare environment preferred).
- In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in system/application analysis, support, or related IT experience (healthcare environment preferred).
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Required for Both Roles:
- Experience with Epic application(s) and healthcare workflows (clinical, revenue cycle or IT experience).
- Strong requirements gathering, workflow design, and testing skills.
- Familiarity with ITIL, change control, SDLC practices, system governance, and waterfall/agile project methodologies.
- Ability to communicate with clinical, operational stakeholders, and managed service providers and produce clear documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to support small to medium initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Requirements for Application Training role:
- Epic Training Environment Build certification/proficiency (or ability to obtain within required timeframe) and 1+ year of training environment build or application support experience.
- Epic Principal Trainer certification(s) preferred (or ability to obtain within the required timeframe).
Preferred for Application Build role:
- Current Epic Certification or Proficiency in one or more relevant module(s) (e.g., HB, PB, Cadence, Referrals, Orders, ClinDoc, Clarity).
- 1+ year of Epic build/configuration experience preferred (or demonstrated ability to learn and apply build standards quickly).
- Exposure to system integration concepts (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and interface testing is preferred.
- Exposure to reporting and data concepts (e.g., Clarity/Caboodle, SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench, Radar) is preferred.
- Prior work in patient access, billing, coding, finance, or clinical operations (for respective modules).
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- ITIL Foundation certification desired not required.
- Certifications in one or more Epic applications.
- Experience in a large healthcare system or hospital setting.
- Experience with other healthcare applications and systems.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
IT Revenue Cycle
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
The Systems Analyst Epic supports the design, build, testing, training, deployment, and ongoing support of Epic applications to optimize clinical and operational workflows. This position develops knowledge of healthcare workflows, system integration, and project delivery practices while partnering with operational leaders and end users to translate business requirements into reliable Epic configuration, integrations, and reporting—supporting safe patient care, efficient revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance while meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for supported applications. Works under guidance of senior analysts, architects, and technical leads to follow standards that safeguard the integrity and security of the application environment and contribute to continuous improvement activities related to application management for Epic and related third-party applications. The System Analyst Epic encompasses two closely related role focus areas: Application Build and Application Training. While responsibilities are similar, emphasis may vary based on team assignments.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Both Roles
System Analysis and Design:
- Engage stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, map current-state workflows, and design Epic build that aligns with operational goals and policy.
- Create and maintain specifications, decision logs, and design documents for clear traceability and change control.
- Conduct gap analyses to identify configuration or workflow changes needed for upgrades, regulatory changes, or new initiatives.
Project Management:
- Support small projects and enhancements related to system implementations and upgrades under the guidance of senior team members.
- Working knowledge of common project approaches (e.g., waterfall, agile) and ability to follow the established methodology.
- Participate on project teams and apply agreed project methodology to deliver assigned tasks on time.
Training and Documentation:
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and support procedures, following team standards.
Application Build Role
Application Build, Configuration, and Deployment:
- Configure records, master files, and tools (e.g., profiles, rules, security classes, workflows) aligned to approved design.
- Maintain environment parity and adhere to change management and build naming conventions.
- Develop and execute unit, integrated, and UAT test plans; log and resolve defects; document test evidence.
- Validate interfaces, printing, reporting, and downstream workflows; confirm regression coverage in upgrades.
- Coordinate release management, environment moves, and downtime procedures for upgrades and patches.
- Provide go-live and post-live hypercare, including rounding, office hours, tip sheets, and at-the-elbow support.
- Manage service requests and incidents in a timely manner; meet SLAs through effective triage, documentation, and root-cause analysis with guidance as needed.
- Provide support for Epic and other enterprise applications as assigned. Collaborate with IT and operational teams to understand cross-application impacts and support integrated workflows (e.g., Epic and third-party applications).
Integration and Data Management:
- Collaborate with interface teams on HL7, FHIR, PDFs, CCD/CCDA, and other exchange workflows.
- Partner with analytics teams on Clarity/Caboodle extracts, registries, and operational reporting needs.
- Ensure data integrity and metric definitions are consistent across modules and stakeholders.
Compliance & Risk:
- Support regulatory readiness (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission), audit needs, and policy alignment.
- Embed privacy/security controls, including sensitive record handling and audit trails.
- Contribute to ITIL-aligned incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes.
Application Training Role
Curriculum Management:
- Support the design and delivery of role-based training aligned with operational workflows and organizational standards.
- Support maintenance and updates to the CareConnect curriculum in partnership with training leadership.
- Help ensure curriculum accuracy and consistency by following established build and validation processes.
- Incorporate learner and stakeholder feedback into curriculum updates and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support build, maintenance, and readiness activities for training environments under established standards.
- Communicate system releases and upgrade impacts to training stakeholders using approved channels and templates.
Request/Incident Management:
- Manage end-user training-related requests and incidents with professionalism and efficiency.
- Support triage and resolution of requests within established service expectations, escalating as appropriate.
- Document incidents and resolutions to support a comprehensive knowledge base.
- Collaborate with IT and operational partners to identify trends and recommend preventative improvements.
- Contribute to support process improvements to enhance service quality and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in system/application analysis, support, or related IT experience (healthcare environment preferred).
- In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in system/application analysis, support, or related IT experience (healthcare environment preferred).
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Required for Both Roles:
- Experience with Epic application(s) and healthcare workflows (clinical, revenue cycle or IT experience).
- Strong requirements gathering, workflow design, and testing skills.
- Familiarity with ITIL, change control, SDLC practices, system governance, and waterfall/agile project methodologies.
- Ability to communicate with clinical, operational stakeholders, and managed service providers and produce clear documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to support small to medium initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Requirements for Application Training role:
- Epic Training Environment Build certification/proficiency (or ability to obtain within required timeframe) and 1+ year of training environment build or application support experience.
- Epic Principal Trainer certification(s) preferred (or ability to obtain within the required timeframe).
Preferred for Application Build role:
- Current Epic Certification or Proficiency in one or more relevant module(s) (e.g., HB, PB, Cadence, Referrals, Orders, ClinDoc, Clarity).
- 1+ year of Epic build/configuration experience preferred (or demonstrated ability to learn and apply build standards quickly).
- Exposure to system integration concepts (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and interface testing is preferred.
- Exposure to reporting and data concepts (e.g., Clarity/Caboodle, SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench, Radar) is preferred.
- Prior work in patient access, billing, coding, finance, or clinical operations (for respective modules).
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- ITIL Foundation certification desired not required.
- Certifications in one or more Epic applications.
- Experience in a large healthcare system or hospital setting.
- Experience with other healthcare applications and systems.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
IT Revenue Cycle
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Epic Analyst
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and Epic Analyst duties. Health informatics, clinical information systems, or computer science degrees map cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document how your coursework aligns with EHR configuration or workflow analysis.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals and health systems affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means no lottery wait. Search for Epic Analyst roles at academic medical centers, which frequently post implementation and optimization positions year-round.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Filter Epic Analyst postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL LCA filing history by job title, so you can confirm an employer has sponsored H-1B workers in this specialty before applying.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Epic Analyst SOC code before your offer negotiation so you know the wage floor your employer must certify on the LCA.
Ask whether your employer uses premium processing
Epic go-live timelines are fixed, so many health systems use USCIS premium processing to get an approval decision within 15 business days. Confirm this before accepting an offer if your project start date is tied to an implementation milestone.
Document Epic certification modules in your petition
Epic module certifications like Cadence, Resolute, or Clarity are not required for the H-1B, but they strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Have your employer reference your certified modules in the support letter to show the role requires specialized technical knowledge beyond a generic IT background.
H-1B Visa Epic Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Epic Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS evaluates H-1B eligibility based on whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. Epic Analyst roles typically require degrees in health informatics, clinical information systems, or computer science, and the work involves complex EHR configuration and clinical workflow design. Document the degree requirement explicitly in your employer's support letter to reduce RFE risk.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Epic Analyst positions?
Large health systems, academic medical centers, and Epic implementation consulting firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic medical centers are particularly useful to target because many qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Epic Analyst roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Epic Analyst job seekers?
The annual H-1B cap of 85,000 visas applies to most private-sector employers, and selection is by lottery when registrations exceed the cap. However, nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated health systems are often cap-exempt, so petitions filed through those employers don't enter the lottery and can be filed at any time of year. This makes them high-priority targets if you're on OPT or need to start quickly.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Epic Analyst role mid-project?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending or approved for more than 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Epic Analyst positions at different health systems or consultancies typically qualify as same-classification roles, but your new employer must file a transfer petition before your current status expires.
What SOC code is used for Epic Analyst roles in H-1B filings?
Most employers file Epic Analyst petitions under SOC 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) or 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other), depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA. Cross-check the O*NET profile for Computer Systems Analysts to confirm the duties description aligns with your actual job responsibilities before your employer submits the LCA to DOL.