Epic Cogito Report Analyst IV (Information Technology)

Job Summary

The Epic Cogito Reporting Analyst IV implements, designs, and provides collaboration for reports, dashboards and other Business Intelligence delivery methods using a variety of technologies. Assesses, plans, develops, implements and maintains assigned systems. Functions on an advanced level in multiple platforms, reporting systems, and tool sets. Provides complex assessment, identification of system requirements, and functional definitions of planned reporting development. Independently works with outside health systems and helps bring change.

Job Specific Duties

• Implements, designs, and provides collaboration for reports, dashboards and other Business Intelligence delivery methods using a variety of technologies. 
• Assesses, plans, develops, implements and maintains assigned systems and business intelligence delivery. Functions on an advanced level in multiple platforms, reporting systems, and tool sets. 
• Provides complex assessment, identification of system requirements, and functional definitions of planned reporting development. 
• Adheres to IT standards and implements appropriate security safeguards in report development in order to maintain confidentiality and privacy of information. 
• Assists project leader and department leadership in establishing project team goals, objectives and budget, and identifies, coordinates and acquires resources to reach them. 
• Assists users and IT personnel with training and development of user documentation. 
• Conducts data analyses as requested in supported databases. 
• Develops system-wide reports to support information management needs. 
• Maintains production reporting systems to ensure reliable performance, appropriate change management and auditing. 
• Prepares complete test plans and test methodologies. 
• Serves as expert resource and educates others on appropriate utilization of business intelligence systems to support the delivery of quality care and operational/research excellence. 
• Works effectively on project teams assigned by management. 

   

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences/Information Systems/related major or atleast 3 years of experience in Information Technology in a technical role 
• 2 or more Epic Reporting Certifications
• 4-7 years of SQL experience querying relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
• 4-7 years experience with creation of Epic reports, not limited to Dashboard, Slicer Dicer, and Reporting Workbench
• 4-7 years of experience interpreting complex data sets and transforming them into actionable insights
• 4-7 years of practical experience with project delivery and systems development life cycles
• 4-7 years of experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications
• 4-7 years of experience working with outside organization to close reporting needs and enhancements
• 4-7 years of experience presenting and monitoring the performance of partnerships related to Epic reporting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Healthcare experience is highly desired.
• Ability to design and develop reports, dashboards, and other analytical delivery methods using SQL- based tools.
• Excellent ability to be self-directed: Ability to apply effective prioritization, organization, analytical, and project management skills (simultaneous multiple projects).
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis, general performance improvement, statistical tools, and process mapping.
• Excellent technical skills: Demonstrated technical skills and aptitudes related to all computer related activities, inclusive of the ability to learn and apply new applications, platforms, etc. Proficiency in the use of PCs, spreadsheets, report generating, working with cloud-based and server-based application systems.
• Strong analytical skills: Experience in analyzing clinical performance data strongly.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintains current knowledge and practice in compliance with standards established by external regulatory agencies that impact job performance and deliverables and maintains fluency in governmental quality program requirements and rules.
• Ability to sustain mature judgment and maintain strict confidential information and patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA, and organization policies, respecting the rights and privacy of others at all times.
• Ability to create registries and custom metrics to display on Epic dashboards.
• Ability to create scripts, and extracts out of Epic.
• Able to be independently work with outside health systems and help bring change.