Epic Certified Cogito Developer

The primary responsibility of a Epic Cogito Developer is to create, modify, and enhance analytics content tailored to both end users and third parties. This includes writing and optimizing SQL queries, refining, and updating reports, and collaborating closely with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content. The individual in this role will be instrumental in transforming complex data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making, and driving better healthcare outcomes. Strong communication skills and technical proficiency are essential for success in this position.

Supports, coordinates, and works closely with other Stamford health staff members who are responsible for the continuous support of the Epic EHR system.

Works collaboratively with the Stamford Analytics team to ensure both operational and analytical reviews are thoroughly completed on related Epic reporting content.

This position would be Hybrid and would require to be onsite.

Responsibilities

The Business intelligence developer (BID) is responsible for creating analytics content for end users and third parties who require Epic data. Duties will include:

• Configuring and testing Epic-released and Foundation System content for all applications, including:
• Reporting Workbench
• SlicerDicer
• Radar
• 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
• Maintaining the Analytics Catalog and associated metadata records
• 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
• BIDs might also be responsible for building and maintaining:
• Cubes
• Extracts
• SlicerDicer custom filters
• Third-party BI tools
• Epic data in Caboodle

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, physics, computer sciences, math, information systems, or statistics
• Strong communication skills
• Critical thinking and an analytical mind
• User-focused design and data visualization skills
• Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience with analytics tools
• Familiarity with Epic applications and database structure, through Epic Cogito training
• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the data model through data model classes geared toward content areas
• Ability to understand data structures that could benefit the entire data environment
• For financial reporting: Prior experience working with an AR system is desirable, but not required
• For clinical reporting: Prior experience working with an EMR system is desirable, but not required