Applications Analyst Lead (Remote) - Kern Admin

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Applications Analyst Lead who:

Position Summary:

The Application Analyst Lead at Clinica Sierra Vista is a senior-level analyst responsible for the strategic configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Epic applications. This role is critical in aligning technology with clinical and operational needs, ensuring seamless workflows, and enhancing patient care.

Essential Functions:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and customization of their Epic applications to meet the organization's evolving needs.
• Serve as the Epic subject matter expert (SME) within their area, providing guidance and advanced troubleshooting for complex issues.
• Collaborate with clinical, revenue cycle, and operational leaders to analyze workflows, recommend optimizations, and enhance system functionality.
• Assist in overseeing Epic system testing (unit, integration, and user acceptance testing) to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Oversee and execute Epic upgrades, enhancements, and module implementations to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
• Lead and mentor junior analysts, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Develop training materials and conduct advanced end-user training to improve adoption and efficiency.
• Work with IT and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve Epic-related system issues.
• Champion process improvement initiatives to streamline Epic workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Support monitoring of change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new Epic functionalities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, Nursing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of Epic experience, including successful implementations and optimizations.
• Epic certification required (e.g., EpicCare Ambulatory, Cadence, Resolute, or other relevant modules).
• Proficiency in Epic application configuration, workflow design, and system optimization.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and resolving complex application issues.
• Proven leadership experience in EHR/Epic projects, training, and team mentorship.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep understanding of clinical workflows, revenue cycle processes, and healthcare regulations

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!