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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 Visa Sponsorship as an Epic Systems Analyst
Target large health systems over smaller clinics
Academic medical centers and large regional health systems, like those running Epic enterprise-wide, have dedicated HR and legal teams that handle visa sponsorship routinely. Smaller clinics rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor.
Get Epic certified before applying
Epic certification in a module like Cadence, Resolute, or Beaker signals specialized expertise that's hard to find domestically. Certified analysts are a stronger sponsorship case because employers can justify the cost and effort to USCIS.
Frame your degree field precisely in applications
H-1B specialty occupation requires your degree to relate directly to the role. Health informatics, information systems, computer science, or clinical informatics degrees align cleanly. A general business degree may need supporting documentation to qualify.
Apply during or before Epic go-live phases
Hospitals implementing or upgrading Epic face acute analyst shortages during go-live windows. These are the moments when employers are most willing to sponsor because the domestic talent pool is genuinely exhausted and project timelines are fixed.
Highlight both clinical workflow and technical skills
Analysts who can bridge clinical operations and system configuration are far more hireable. Employers sponsoring visas want confidence in ROI. Demonstrating cross-functional value makes the sponsorship investment easier to justify internally.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
Not every health system that uses Epic will sponsor visas. Migrate Mate lists Epic Systems Analyst roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on positions that won't move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Epic Systems Analyst roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Epic Systems Analyst positions generally qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically in health informatics, information systems, or computer science. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for this role category consistently, particularly when the job description ties system configuration and clinical workflow analysis to a specific degree field.
What degree do I need for an Epic Systems Analyst visa sponsorship?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in health informatics, information systems, computer science, nursing informatics, or a closely related field. Some clinical Epic roles accept degrees in nursing or allied health combined with relevant IT experience. A general business or unrelated degree weakens the H-1B specialty occupation argument and may require your employer's immigration attorney to build a stronger evidentiary case.
Do I need Epic certification to get visa sponsorship as an analyst?
Epic certification isn't a legal visa requirement, but it dramatically improves your odds of employer sponsorship. Certified analysts in modules like Cadence, OpTime, Resolute, or Beaker are harder to replace with domestic hires, which makes the sponsorship cost easier for employers to justify. Most job postings for sponsored roles either require or strongly prefer at least one active Epic certification.
Which visa types are available for Epic Systems Analysts?
H-1B is the most common path for Epic analysts from most countries, though it requires winning the annual lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue the TN visa under the USMCA treaty, which has no lottery and can be approved at the border. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa. All three require a qualifying specialty occupation and a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Where can I find Epic Systems Analyst jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point, it filters specifically for roles from employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you're not sifting through postings that exclude international candidates. Focus your search on large health systems, academic medical centers, and Epic implementation consultancies, which are the employer categories most likely to have established immigration support processes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Epic Systems Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.