Details

Open Date 10/22/2024

Requisition Number PRN40156B

Job Title Principal Software Engineer

Working Title Principle Clinical Application Analyst

Job Grade H

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hybrid work is expected for this position. Typically, 2 days on site depending on customer need.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00728 - U of U Medical Group

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $110-137K

Close Date 12/31/2024

Job Summary

The Principle Clinical Application Analyst position will support the Deportment of Surgery in the University of Utah School of Medicine under the direction of the Medical Group Analytics team. This role will enable the department to translate clinical and operational requirements into actionable analytic solutions. The ideal candidate will have a broad working knowledge of clinical workflows and expert knowledge of Epic EMR capabilities to advance analytics and structured data capture.

Hybrid work is expected for this position. Typically, 2 days on site depending on customer need.

Responsibilities

Key Performance Expectations

Effective Intake Documentation:

• Leverages Six Sigma (or similar process improvement methodology) to identify and define problem statement.

• Conduct thorough intake meetings to refine project scope and gather necessary requirements

• Use resources to find existing examples of requested deliverables/metrics (Epic User Web, Analytics Catalog,)

• Ensure clear understanding of deliverables among team members and the customer

Perform Workflow Assessments:

• Capture business needs and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.

• Lead discussions and initiatives with in-depth clinical and application knowledge and experience.

IT Data Consultant:

• Leads project teams with a Department of Surgery first ( DOS ) approach to gain data insights. Part of a physician / administrative / data analytics triad

• Provide recommendations based on data trends in the resources created to share with leadership.

• Complete bi-annual audits of newly created resources for optimization and alignment to system best practices and updated applications.

Core Competencies

• Understand how the design and adoption of an EHR workflow impacts data validity design/use a study design

• Strong communication skills – Utilize written, and verbal communication skills to effectively:

• Translate clinical request into technical requirements within team presentations

• Create project briefs to provider forums and C-level audiences

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Cogito and Caboodle Data Model Epic Certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Clinical experience with patients (RN, APC , PT, etc.) or direct experience in clinical operations preferred.

Epic Care and/or Epic OpTime certifications. Epic SlicerDicer and Cogito report writing experience.

Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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