What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epic Cogito Business Analyst position at Kootenai Health System?
Epic Cogito Business Analyst
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This position is US-Remote Eligible. Currently, Kootenai Health employees cannot be located in: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, or Wyoming. This list is continuously evolving and may be updated.
Position Summary:
The Cogito Business Analyst (CBA) assists in design, implements content, and analytics tools within the EPIC environment. This person works full time to meet end-user data needs and is a part of the Analytics team. Analyzes and defines report requirements; documents specifications, designs, develops, tests, implements, and maintains operational reports for content areas they support. Participates in new module or new application implementation and upgrades, and will act as a liaison between departmental staff, Information Systems staff for all facilities and the application vendors.
Responsibilities:
Implements reporting content and analytics tools
Works with subject matter experts and project application teams to identify the needs of report consumers; prioritizes and implements new reports and change requests
Works with subject matter experts and business intelligence developers to design specifications for custom report requests and extracts
Uses reporting workbench extract framework to build/deliver in-scope extracts
Follows and enforces the Cogito Analytics Catalog and associated metadata standards
Responsible for setting up/modifying in-scope SlicerDicer data models with the direction of the Business Intelligence Developers
Assists the principal trainer, if staffed at Kootenai, with developing training curriculum and training power reporting users. If not staffed at Kootenai, will provide end-user training as needed
Works with Application Analysts to test and validate reports after installation and implementation of system patches, service utilities and version upgrades as assigned
Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems
Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations and other reporting changes as assigned
Partners with quality, operational, and business leaders on report design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors' degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
Minimum 3 years of analytics experience required
Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required
Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; the employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
Other required system application training/certifications to complete assigned work as necessary
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred
Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
Knowledge of Healthcare information systems
Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
Must be able to maintain a sitting position
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
Remote eligible
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please contact Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org   with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Days