Epic Cadence Analyst I

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
 
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
 
If this describes you then let’s talk!
 
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $82,500.00 - $126,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing

Epic Cadence Analyst I

Job Description Summary

The Epic Cadence Analyst I supports the design, build, testing, and maintenance of solutions within Epic Cadence and related modules such as Prelude and Welcome. This entry-level role partners with operational teams and end users to support scheduling workflows, system enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing application support.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cadence Analyst I is responsible for supporting the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s scheduling application to ensure efficient patient appointment workflows and access operations.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the design, build, testing, implementation, and support of solutions within the Epic Cadence application and related functionality such as Appointment Scheduling, Template Management, Resource Scheduling, Waitlist Management, and integration with Prelude and Welcome. The Cadence Analyst I collaborates with operational teams, end users, and project staff to support business requirements, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system reliability.

This position is designed for individuals developing foundational application and healthcare IT knowledge. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to learn new technologies and workflows in a team-oriented environment. Participation in an on-call rotation and occasional evening or weekend support may be required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

0–2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in healthcare, information technology, application support, or system implementation.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

1+ years of experience supporting healthcare applications, information systems, or operational workflows within a healthcare environment.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed while sitting in a comfortable position, with frequent opportunities to move about the department and traverse the hospital campus.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a comfortable indoor area.

HAZARDS OSHA

Category 3: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist with the configuration, testing, validation, and support of Epic Cadence and related applications under the guidance of senior analysts and team leadership.
• Support day-to-day maintenance activities, issue resolution, and routine system updates to ensure reliable scheduling operations.
• Participate in workflow discussions, requirements gathering, and documentation efforts with operational teams and end users.
• Perform basic system troubleshooting, ticket resolution, and escalation of complex issues as appropriate.
• Support testing activities for upgrades, enhancements, fixes, and new implementations.
• Maintain documentation related to workflows, build decisions, testing results, and support procedures.
• Develop foundational knowledge of Epic applications, healthcare operations, and organizational standards and workflows.
• Participate in team meetings, training opportunities, and knowledge-sharing activities to support professional development.
• Obtain and maintain Epic certifications as required for assigned applications and responsibilities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide occasional evening or weekend support as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

EDUCATION PREFERRED

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED

• Epic Cadence
• Epic Prelude

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED

• Epic Referrals
• Epic Welcome

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Foundational understanding of application support, system configuration, and troubleshooting concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new technologies, workflows, and healthcare operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively within a team setting.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting end users.

SKILLS PREFERRED

• Familiarity with Epic applications or healthcare information systems.
• Basic understanding of patient access, scheduling, or healthcare operational workflows.
• Exposure to system testing, workflow analysis, or application implementation activities.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology and operational best practices.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.