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Epic Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with health informatics, computer science, or information systems degrees. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting STEM OPT extension eligibility. Demand is concentrated in hospital systems and large health networks actively hiring international candidates.
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The Epic Analyst II – Grand Central/Prelude/Real Time Eligibility is responsible for the design, build, implementation, testing, and support of the Epic Grand Central, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) modules. The analyst collaborates closely with operational leaders, end users, and IT peers to ensure system functionality aligns with clinical and administrative workflows and organizational objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between users and the Epic technical teams, ensuring a high level of customer service and effective resolution of system issues.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day build, maintenance, and support for Epic Grand Central, Prelude, and RTE applications.
- Partners with clinical and administrative stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective Epic workflows and configurations.
- Designs, tests, and implements system changes, enhancements, and new functionality following BCH change management standards.
- Troubleshoots and resolves application and integration issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Participates in system upgrades, validation, and optimization initiatives to ensure continued system reliability and efficiency.
- Develops and maintains detailed system documentation, workflow diagrams, and support materials.
- Collaborates closely with the training team and operational leaders to ensure smooth adoption of new functionality.
- Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance activities as required.
- Supports continuous improvement and standardization efforts across Epic modules and BCH departments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant Epic application support experience.
Demonstrated understanding of patient registration, admission, discharge, transfer (ADT), and eligibility workflows.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams.
Certifications:
Epic Grand Central certification – required.
Epic Prelude certification – required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Epic Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) certification – preferred.
Additional Epic certifications or cross-certifications – a plus.
Familiarity with Epic integration points, interface workflows, and downstream system impacts.
Experience with project coordination or participation in Epic upgrade cycles.
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$78540.80-$125652.80 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Job Posting Category
Information Technology
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Position/Department Summary:
The Epic Analyst II – Grand Central/Prelude/Real Time Eligibility is responsible for the design, build, implementation, testing, and support of the Epic Grand Central, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) modules. The analyst collaborates closely with operational leaders, end users, and IT peers to ensure system functionality aligns with clinical and administrative workflows and organizational objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between users and the Epic technical teams, ensuring a high level of customer service and effective resolution of system issues.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day build, maintenance, and support for Epic Grand Central, Prelude, and RTE applications.
- Partners with clinical and administrative stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective Epic workflows and configurations.
- Designs, tests, and implements system changes, enhancements, and new functionality following BCH change management standards.
- Troubleshoots and resolves application and integration issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Participates in system upgrades, validation, and optimization initiatives to ensure continued system reliability and efficiency.
- Develops and maintains detailed system documentation, workflow diagrams, and support materials.
- Collaborates closely with the training team and operational leaders to ensure smooth adoption of new functionality.
- Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance activities as required.
- Supports continuous improvement and standardization efforts across Epic modules and BCH departments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant Epic application support experience.
Demonstrated understanding of patient registration, admission, discharge, transfer (ADT), and eligibility workflows.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams.
Certifications:
Epic Grand Central certification – required.
Epic Prelude certification – required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Epic Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) certification – preferred.
Additional Epic certifications or cross-certifications – a plus.
Familiarity with Epic integration points, interface workflows, and downstream system impacts.
Experience with project coordination or participation in Epic upgrade cycles.
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$78540.80-$125652.80 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Job Posting Category
Information Technology
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Epic Analyst
Target health systems with established OPT hiring
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems hire Epic Analysts regularly and are familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller clinics often lack HR infrastructure to process international candidates, so prioritizing enterprise-level employers saves time and increases offer rates.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health informatics, computer science, information systems, and biomedical engineering degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can accurately communicate your authorized work period to employers.
Get Epic certification before or during your job search
Employers strongly prefer candidates who have completed Epic certification in a relevant module like Ambulatory, Inpatient, or Clarity. Certification signals job-readiness and reduces onboarding costs, which directly addresses employer hesitation about sponsoring international candidates.
Frame your OPT timeline around implementation cycles
Epic implementations run 18 to 36 months. Positioning your OPT period as aligning with a full project cycle makes you a more attractive hire. Employers are more likely to invest in sponsorship when your timeline maps to their project roadmap.
Emphasize clinical workflow knowledge alongside technical skills
Epic Analyst roles require translating between IT and clinical staff. Candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with healthcare workflows, terminology, and regulatory requirements like HL7 or HIPAA stand out significantly and reduce the perceived risk of hiring an international candidate.
Communicate your work authorization proactively and accurately
Tell recruiters your OPT status, authorized period, and STEM extension eligibility in early conversations. Vague answers create friction. Employers who already sponsor H-1B visas are far more receptive once they understand the continuity between OPT, STEM OPT, and eventual sponsorship.
Epic Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Epic Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Epic Analyst positions qualify, provided your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, health informatics, information systems, or biomedical engineering. The role itself must also qualify as a specialty occupation under your employer's E-Verify enrollment. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify that your employer is E-Verify certified before accepting an offer.
Where can I find Epic Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for F-1 OPT students searching for Epic Analyst roles. It filters specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through postings from companies that won't consider international candidates. Searching through general job boards wastes time on roles that screen out OPT students before the interview stage.
Will Epic Analyst employers sponsor H-1B visas after my OPT ends?
Large health systems that hire Epic Analysts regularly are among the more consistent H-1B sponsors in healthcare IT. Employers investing in your Epic certification training have a strong financial incentive to retain you through sponsorship. Ask directly about sponsorship policy during the offer negotiation stage, not after you start, so both sides have clear expectations.
Does my Epic certification affect my OPT eligibility or STEM extension?
Epic certification itself has no bearing on your OPT authorization, which is governed by your degree, your DSO, and USCIS rules. However, certification substantially improves your odds of landing a role that qualifies as a specialty occupation, which is the threshold requirement for both standard OPT and the STEM extension. Certification is a hiring credential, not an immigration document.
Can I work as an Epic Analyst on OPT if my degree is in nursing or a clinical field?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. If the position is classified under a technical or IT job category rather than a clinical one, a nursing or clinical degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for the role as posted. Some employers will consider clinical degrees for analyst roles with significant workflow design responsibilities. Confirm the job classification with your DSO before applying.