Epic Cogito Business Analyst (Remote Eligible)

Kootenai Health is seeking a highly engaged Business Intelligence Analyst to join our Cogito Business Analyst team! We are looking for a candidate who has experience with Epic's Palette suite of tools, who looks forward to a fast paced reporting environment, and thrives bridging the communication gap between Epic end users and analytics team members. This person will work with cross-functional teams reviewing current workflows to translate them into reporting requirements that will meet clinical or operational needs.

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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.

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.

• 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

Team Highlights:

• Work with a fast paced, centralized enterprise analytics team that takes an innovative approach to healthcare reporting.

• Be part of a data driven organization by creating reports and dashboards that reveal patterns and trends to assist in decision making.

• Foster data literacy by promoting report understanding among end users.

• Assist with the development of business definitions and a cohesive business glossary while maintaining proper metadata.

• Utilize creativity and critical thinking skills to solve problems and to quickly comprehend new processes.

• Be a part of a team where there is an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance for the entire team.

• Partner with the trainers to ensure end users have the training and resources they need to be able to utilize Epic Palette reporting tools to their fullest potential.

• Be on the leading edge of using and validating SlicerDicer Data Models and sessions.

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings

• 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, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral bonus program

• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly with questions at acronnelly@kh.org , or you can reach our HR front desk at 208-625-4620.

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.