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Epic Optime/Anesthesia Analyst

Position: Epic Optime/Anesthesia Analyst

Department: Epic

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Created: August 1, 2025

The Epic OpTime / Anesthesia Analyst is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, optimization, and support of the Epic OpTime and Anesthesia (Anes) modules. This role bridges clinical, operational, and technical teams to ensure smooth perioperative and anesthesia workflows, drive system enhancements, and maintain high system uptime. The analyst serves as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for OpTime/Anes functionality and helps translate user needs into system solutions.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Workflow Analysis Collaborate with clinical and operational stakeholders (e.g., surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR staff, supply chain) to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
  
• System Design, Build & Configuration Design, build, test, and validate Epic OpTime and Anesthesia configurations, including surgical procedures, preference cards, instruments, flowsheets, and scheduling rules. Translate clinical requirements into system specifications and technical solutions.
  
• Project Implementation & Lifecycle Support Lead or support full project lifecycles—from planning and design through build, testing (unit, integration, UAT), go-live, and post-live support. Participate in cross-functional projects and system integration efforts.
  
• System Maintenance & Upgrades Monitor system performance and ensure stability, data integrity, and functionality. Stay current on Epic releases, analyze impacts, and manage upgrades, patches, and feature enhancements.
  
• Support & Troubleshooting Provide end-user support, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Manage incidents and service requests, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations. Participate in on-call rotations and go-live support.
  
• Collaboration & Integration Work closely with infrastructure, integration, device, and third-party teams to support interoperability, including device integration with anesthesia machines, monitors, and barcode systems.
  
• Documentation & Compliance Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including workflows, system build, test scripts, training materials, SOPs, and change requests. Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and HIPAA regulations.
  
• Training & Change Management Support user training and adoption efforts as needed, assisting with knowledge