Cottage Health seeks an Epic Clinical Analyst Sr for their CH Administration department responsible for under minimal supervision analyzes, configures, develops, tests, implements, supports and maintains Epic clinical applications, solutions and business processes to meet operational and technical requirements. Obtains and maintains in depth knowledge of software functionality and acquires and utilizes knowledge of operational workflows to be implemented.
We are seeking an experienced Epic Healthy Planet/Cheers/Ambulatory Analyst as we transform patient care - driving population health, value-based care, and care gap closure. You will build and optimize registries, dashboards, and risk-scoring models to empower clinicians with actionable insights and improve community health outcomes.
QualificationsAll job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Information Technology, Allied Health Professions, Business, or a related field. The equivalent of 8 years of progressively responsible work experience with an emphasis in clinical information applications and systems in health care, or a combination of education and experience, may be substituted for a degree.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: Current Epic certification for assigned application(s)
- Preferred: License or certification in a related clinical field or information systems.
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Working knowledge of IT solutions and interfaces, operating platforms, and network software. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated understanding of clinical workflows and terminology specific to the appropriate clinical department.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: 5 years of analyst experience in similar clinical system implementation or EHR system support.
- Preferred: 5 years of analyst experience in similar clinical system implementation or EHR system support AND 5 years of project management or clinical experience in the areas of Radiology, Laboratory OR/Anesthesia, Oncology, Emergency Department, Cardiology, or other appropriate healthcare area.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Information Technology, Allied Health, Business, or related field OR equivalent 8 years progressive experience
- Current Epic certification for assigned application(s)
- Minimum 5 years analyst experience in clinical system implementation or EHR system support
- Working knowledge of IT solutions, interfaces, operating platforms, and network software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical workflows and department-specific clinical terminology
- License or certification in a related clinical field or information systems
- Preferred: additional project management or clinical experience (e.g., Radiology, Laboratory, OR/Anesthesia, Oncology, ED, Cardiology)
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
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What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
