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At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Epic Application Analyst is responsible for advancing the functionality and operational efficiency of Information Systems utilizing their expertise in Epic Applications. This entails intermediate to advanced analysis, design, configuration and implementation. This position is responsible for ensuring integration of technology into effective workflow and process design as well as ensuring operational efficiency of assigned Epic applications and integrated technology. Provides advanced ongoing analysis, consultation, complex problem-solving, collaboration and application support to users. Also responsible for contributing to system training. The Senior Epic Application Analyst utilizes their knowledge and skills to function as a technical resource on Epic and assume higher level project responsibilities. This position typically reports to an ISD manager or above. The Senior Epic Application Analyst – Willow Ambulatory is responsible for the analysis, design, configuration, implementation, optimization, and support of Epic Willow Ambulatory applications and related technologies supporting ambulatory pharmacy operations. This role partners with pharmacy staff, operational leaders, and technical teams to improve workflows, resolve complex application issues, support system upgrades and maintenance, and ensure effective integration of technology into daily operations across retail, specialty, and home health pharmacy environments. This position also supports new pharmacy builds, ongoing system enhancements, project coordination, user support, and training initiatives. This is a remote position reporting to an ISD Manager or above.
DESIRED SKILL SET
- Epic Willow Ambulatory certification and build experience
- Strong understanding of ambulatory pharmacy workflows
- Experience with Epic upgrades, system maintenance, and application support
- Knowledge of medication loads, pricing updates, and insurance updates
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support complex projects
- Experience supporting retail, specialty, or home health pharmacy operations preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates degree, preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Epic Willow Ambulatory Certification required
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a large, corporate systems development and implementation activities in a wide variety of Healthcare Information Systems (MIS) or similar experience in system analysis, design, building, testing and implementation or a combination of MIS and working knowledge of hospital operations required
- Industry training and increasingly responsible experience with knowledge and skills in a large, complex corporate Information System
- Previous Epic or other Health Information Systems experience required
- Experience in supporting complex problems
- Experience in assisting other Analysts
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Epic application support, development tools and methodologies
- Good analytical skills and technical aptitude
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Good communication, collaboration and customer service skills
- Demonstrated pattern of growth in ability to lead others
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Systems Development
- Translates user and department Epic system needs into technical solutions.
- Performs project reviews and process walk throughs incorporating technical, clinical and business solutions that will enhance user productivity and department service levels.
Technical Administration
- Responsible for providing technical knowledge in the support of Epic as well as other software applications and operating systems.
- Performs intermediate to advanced analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation of Epic and other computer programs and systems.
- Demonstrates and applies information systems theory, processes and methodologies.
Technical Standards
- Acts as an advocate for setting and enforcing technical development, application support and information management standards within and outside of the Information Systems Department.
Application Support
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and techniques in supporting development projects and complex problem solving efforts involving Epic and other applications.
- Participates in after-hours technical support by rotating call schedule on a regular basis.
- Provides ongoing Epic support to users.
Planning & Coordinating
- Develops, prioritizes and executes projects according to established schedules and timeframes.
- Maintains an effective level of coordination on all assigned projects.
- Documents and reports on all plans, priorities and schedules.
- Informs Manager of status of all project assignments regularly.
Training
- Contributes to the preparation and delivery of training sessions for staff.
Communications
- Thinks, plans, leads and acts appropriately in tactical settings.
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Customer Service
- Provides effective customer service by being courteous, polite and friendly toward others at all times.
- Acknowledges customers immediately in order to determine need and help the customer resolve issue or request.
OTHER
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
INTRODUCTION
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Epic Application Analyst is responsible for advancing the functionality and operational efficiency of Information Systems utilizing their expertise in Epic Applications. This entails intermediate to advanced analysis, design, configuration and implementation. This position is responsible for ensuring integration of technology into effective workflow and process design as well as ensuring operational efficiency of assigned Epic applications and integrated technology. Provides advanced ongoing analysis, consultation, complex problem-solving, collaboration and application support to users. Also responsible for contributing to system training. The Senior Epic Application Analyst utilizes their knowledge and skills to function as a technical resource on Epic and assume higher level project responsibilities. This position typically reports to an ISD manager or above. The Senior Epic Application Analyst – Willow Ambulatory is responsible for the analysis, design, configuration, implementation, optimization, and support of Epic Willow Ambulatory applications and related technologies supporting ambulatory pharmacy operations. This role partners with pharmacy staff, operational leaders, and technical teams to improve workflows, resolve complex application issues, support system upgrades and maintenance, and ensure effective integration of technology into daily operations across retail, specialty, and home health pharmacy environments. This position also supports new pharmacy builds, ongoing system enhancements, project coordination, user support, and training initiatives. This is a remote position reporting to an ISD Manager or above.
DESIRED SKILL SET
- Epic Willow Ambulatory certification and build experience
- Strong understanding of ambulatory pharmacy workflows
- Experience with Epic upgrades, system maintenance, and application support
- Knowledge of medication loads, pricing updates, and insurance updates
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support complex projects
- Experience supporting retail, specialty, or home health pharmacy operations preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates degree, preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Epic Willow Ambulatory Certification required
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a large, corporate systems development and implementation activities in a wide variety of Healthcare Information Systems (MIS) or similar experience in system analysis, design, building, testing and implementation or a combination of MIS and working knowledge of hospital operations required
- Industry training and increasingly responsible experience with knowledge and skills in a large, complex corporate Information System
- Previous Epic or other Health Information Systems experience required
- Experience in supporting complex problems
- Experience in assisting other Analysts
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Epic application support, development tools and methodologies
- Good analytical skills and technical aptitude
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Good communication, collaboration and customer service skills
- Demonstrated pattern of growth in ability to lead others
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Systems Development
- Translates user and department Epic system needs into technical solutions.
- Performs project reviews and process walk throughs incorporating technical, clinical and business solutions that will enhance user productivity and department service levels.
Technical Administration
- Responsible for providing technical knowledge in the support of Epic as well as other software applications and operating systems.
- Performs intermediate to advanced analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation of Epic and other computer programs and systems.
- Demonstrates and applies information systems theory, processes and methodologies.
Technical Standards
- Acts as an advocate for setting and enforcing technical development, application support and information management standards within and outside of the Information Systems Department.
Application Support
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and techniques in supporting development projects and complex problem solving efforts involving Epic and other applications.
- Participates in after-hours technical support by rotating call schedule on a regular basis.
- Provides ongoing Epic support to users.
Planning & Coordinating
- Develops, prioritizes and executes projects according to established schedules and timeframes.
- Maintains an effective level of coordination on all assigned projects.
- Documents and reports on all plans, priorities and schedules.
- Informs Manager of status of all project assignments regularly.
Training
- Contributes to the preparation and delivery of training sessions for staff.
Communications
- Thinks, plans, leads and acts appropriately in tactical settings.
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Customer Service
- Provides effective customer service by being courteous, polite and friendly toward others at all times.
- Acknowledges customers immediately in order to determine need and help the customer resolve issue or request.
OTHER
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Epic Applications Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Employers weighing sponsorship costs care about runway. Mentioning upfront that your STEM degree qualifies you for a three-year OPT period removes a major objection before the interview even starts. Include it in your resume summary.
Highlight any Epic module exposure early
Even coursework, internship exposure, or self-study with Epic Playground counts. Hiring managers for these roles prioritize module familiarity over visa status, so leading with relevant system knowledge shifts the conversation toward your qualifications.
Target health systems over staffing firms
Large hospital systems and integrated health networks hire Epic analysts directly and are far more experienced with OPT work authorization than third-party staffing agencies. Direct-hire roles also tend to offer clearer paths toward H-1B visa sponsorship.
Get certified in at least one Epic module
Epic certification requires employer sponsorship, but some universities have training agreements. If yours does, pursue certification before graduating. Certified candidates command stronger offers and give employers immediate return on any visa investment they make.
Frame your OPT timeline around project cycles
Epic implementations typically run 12 to 24 months. Showing an employer that your OPT authorization covers the full project timeline, with STEM extension buffer, directly addresses the continuity concern most hiring managers have about international candidates.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly postings
Not every job posting makes OPT sponsorship willingness clear. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have actively sponsored international candidates, saving you from applying to roles where visa support is unlikely from the start.
Epic Applications Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Epic Applications Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Epic Applications Analyst positions typically fall under CIP codes for information systems, health informatics, or computer science, all of which are on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your underlying F-1 degree is in one of those fields, you're eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization.
How do I find Epic Applications Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT candidates and surfaces employers with a track record of sponsoring international workers. Large health systems and academic medical centers are your best targets. Organizations mid-implementation or preparing for a go-live often have the most urgent hiring needs and are less likely to pass on a qualified candidate over visa status.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends if I'm working as an Epic analyst?
Many do, particularly large hospital networks and health IT consulting firms that rely on Epic talent. Epic-certified analysts are in short supply, which gives candidates meaningful leverage when negotiating sponsorship commitments. It's worth asking directly during the offer stage whether the organization has sponsored H-1B petitions for analysts previously. A history of sponsorship is the strongest signal you have before accepting a role.
Can I work as an Epic Applications Analyst through a staffing agency on OPT?
Technically yes, but it's complicated. F-1 OPT regulations require that your work be directly related to your degree field, that you're paid, and that there's a bona fide employer-employee relationship. Some staffing arrangements may not satisfy USCIS standards for employment verification, particularly for STEM OPT, which requires your employer to complete a formal training plan. Direct-hire roles at health systems are significantly lower-risk for your immigration status.
What degree fields make F-1 students eligible for Epic Applications Analyst positions?
Health informatics, health information management, computer science, information systems, biomedical informatics, and nursing informatics are the most common qualifying fields. Some employers also consider candidates from clinical backgrounds, such as nursing or pharmacy, with strong technical skills. For STEM OPT extension purposes, the degree needs to appear on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List, which health informatics and computer science programs typically satisfy.