BI Developer Epic

Ridgeview Medical Center - Waconia, MN

Full-time

Waconia, MN

Hospitals

About the position

The EPIC Business Intelligence Developer is responsible for addressing analytics needs and developing solutions within the EPIC system to fulfill those needs. This role requires a deep understanding of operational systems, including system builds, end-user workflows, and usage patterns. The developer will collaborate closely with clinical and business leaders to identify their challenges and determine appropriate analytic solutions, which is crucial for advancing various areas of the organization. Furthermore, this position involves supporting leaders through education on EPIC's visualization tools and ongoing process development to ensure the creation of high-quality analytics that contribute to positive patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include configuring and testing EPIC-released and Foundation System content across all applications, such as Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Radar, and Cogito SQL. The developer will create content to display EPIC data from Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle, write SQL, and configure Radar settings for custom SQL metrics. Modifications to existing reports may be necessary, and the developer will distribute analytics content to data consumers while reviewing peer reports for validity. Collaboration with subject matter experts is essential to understand the needs of data consumers, and testing analytics builds in specified environments is a critical part of the role. Additionally, the developer will review upgrade documentation related to Cogito features and implement necessary changes, as well as build and maintain processes and programs, including Cubes, extracts, SlicerDicer custom filters, third-party business intelligence tools, and EPIC data in Caboodle.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and testing EPIC-released and Foundation System content for all applications, including Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Radar, and Cogito SQL.
• Creating content to display EPIC data from Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle.
• Writing SQL and configuring Radar settings for custom SQL metrics.
• Modifying existing reports as necessary.
• Distributing analytics content to data consumers.
• Reviewing peer reports for validity.
• Working with subject matter experts to understand the needs of data consumers.
• Testing analytics build in a specified testing environment and volume testing in live environments.
• Reviewing upgrade documentation related to Cogito features and determining how to implement the changes.
• Building and maintaining processes and programs including Cubes, extracts, SlicerDicer custom filters, third-party business intelligence tools, and EPIC data in Caboodle.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience
• Strong communication skills
• High level of Critical thinking analysis
• User-focused design and data visualization skills
• Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience with analytics tools
• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the data model through data model classes geared toward content areas.

Nice-to-haves

• A degree in engineering, physics, computer sciences, math, information systems, or statistics
• Certified in Cogito Fundamentals and Cogito Tools Administration
• Certified in at least one Epic data model that they support
• Studied or trained in the Epic application fundamentals for their areas of responsibility
• Familiarity with content available for the applications they are working with
• Trained in Cogito SQL, SQL metrics, and SlicerDicer custom filters
• Experience writing analytical reports with Clarity and Caboodle data
• Certified in Epic applications relevant to their areas of responsibility
• Certified and proficient in multiple Epic data models
• Highly skilled in SQL structures and concepts
• For financial reporting: Prior experience working with an AR system
• For clinical reporting: Prior experience working with an EMR system.