STEM OPT Epic Systems Analyst Jobs
Epic Systems Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build experience in Epic implementation, configuration, and clinical workflow optimization.
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It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WORKER TYPE:
Regular
JOB SUMMARY:
Acts as a broad subject matter expert for service line Epic functionality and integrated third-party applications. Identifies best practices for the business and works closely with stakeholders to define the technical systems and enhancements needed to deliver business results. Conducts research on possible solutions and makes recommendations based on findings. Develops detailed analysis for proposals that outline feasibility, scalability and costs. Suggests, designs, tests, implements, and evaluates solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contributes to service line research for business needs and translates into the technical enhancements necessary for configuration and business process changes. Develops proposals that outline feasibility and costs.
- Codes complex functions including building application tables and reports for multiple Epic applications. Tests build to ensure quality delivery to business partners.
- Implements and stabilizes core business applications, researching application infrastructure needs, associated hardware, endpoints, and databases.
- Proactively identifies and solves complex problems; uses ground-breaking and innovative methods to think beyond existing solutions which impact business direction and drive business performance.
- Researches and recommends best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance.
- Analyzes, prioritizes, and organizes technical requirement specifications using data, diagrams, and flowcharts to inform decision making.
- Leads functional teams or projects in a project management role with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
- Plans and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex integrated issues crossing applications and works with vendors to solve issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
Experience
- Three years' relevant experience with Epic functionality, design, configuration, and technical environment concepts/functions. Experience in Epic builds required.
CERTIFICATION
- Epic certified or accredited in one or more modules
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- N/A
WORK SHIFT:
Day Shift (United States of America)
JOB TYPE:
Employee
DEPARTMENT:
9602050099 Enterprise Applications
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
BENEFITS:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
INTRODUCTION
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WORKER TYPE:
Regular
JOB SUMMARY:
Acts as a broad subject matter expert for service line Epic functionality and integrated third-party applications. Identifies best practices for the business and works closely with stakeholders to define the technical systems and enhancements needed to deliver business results. Conducts research on possible solutions and makes recommendations based on findings. Develops detailed analysis for proposals that outline feasibility, scalability and costs. Suggests, designs, tests, implements, and evaluates solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contributes to service line research for business needs and translates into the technical enhancements necessary for configuration and business process changes. Develops proposals that outline feasibility and costs.
- Codes complex functions including building application tables and reports for multiple Epic applications. Tests build to ensure quality delivery to business partners.
- Implements and stabilizes core business applications, researching application infrastructure needs, associated hardware, endpoints, and databases.
- Proactively identifies and solves complex problems; uses ground-breaking and innovative methods to think beyond existing solutions which impact business direction and drive business performance.
- Researches and recommends best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance.
- Analyzes, prioritizes, and organizes technical requirement specifications using data, diagrams, and flowcharts to inform decision making.
- Leads functional teams or projects in a project management role with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
- Plans and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex integrated issues crossing applications and works with vendors to solve issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
Experience
- Three years' relevant experience with Epic functionality, design, configuration, and technical environment concepts/functions. Experience in Epic builds required.
CERTIFICATION
- Epic certified or accredited in one or more modules
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- N/A
WORK SHIFT:
Day Shift (United States of America)
JOB TYPE:
Employee
DEPARTMENT:
9602050099 Enterprise Applications
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
BENEFITS:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Epic Systems Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in health informatics, computer science, or information systems typically qualify, but the exact code on your transcript determines eligibility, not the degree title.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the organization is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Health systems and hospital networks often operate through subsidiary legal entities, so the specific employer of record must be enrolled, not just the parent organization.
Target Epic module specializations in your applications
Epic implementations are module-specific: Ambulatory, Inpatient, Beacon, Willow. Tailor your resume and application to the modules you've trained on or certified in, since hiring managers filter by module match, not just general Epic experience.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your DSO must submit the I-983 to activate the STEM OPT extension. Work with your employer to complete the training plan sections detailing your Epic analyst responsibilities, learning objectives, and supervision structure well before your initial OPT expires.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify enrolled employers
Searching for STEM OPT-compatible Epic analyst roles means filtering for E-Verify enrolled health systems. Migrate Mate surfaces verified employer enrollment status so you're not chasing leads that can't legally hire you on the extension.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers against prevailing wage
Epic analysts fall under SOC code 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts). Run the OFLC Wage Search for that code in your target metro before negotiating, since your employer's I-983 training plan must reflect bona fide employment at a competitive wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an Epic Systems Analyst?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, health informatics, information systems, and biomedical engineering are commonly eligible. The qualifying factor is your CIP code, not your job title. Check your transcript and compare it against the official DHS list, then confirm eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Does my Epic Systems Analyst employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT extensions. The specific legal entity that employs you must be enrolled, not just the parent health system or hospital network. Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm the employer of record's E-Verify company ID. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool directly.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Epic Systems Analyst role?
The I-983 must describe how your Epic analyst responsibilities connect to your STEM degree, your specific learning objectives, how your employer will supervise and evaluate you, and how the role provides practical training in your field of study. Your manager and DSO both sign the form. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy USCIS requirements, so work with your employer to write objectives tied to your actual module assignments.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT expires?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as an Epic analyst without interruption. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension automatically when the petition is accepted, and your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the extended authorization.
Where can I find Epic Systems Analyst jobs where employers are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for STEM OPT job seekers and surfaces roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify, which is the core requirement for your extension. Filtering for Epic analyst roles on Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of checking each employer's E-Verify status manually, so you can focus your applications on organizations that can actually hire you.