Seeking a Technical Specialist who is an Epic-certified to build the following modules for the new DSOHF EHR: EpicCare Inpatient - Order Entry including Provider Documentation.
ONLY EPIC-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
The Technical Specialist will perform Epic Application Coordinator/Analyst functions to build the following EpicCare Inpatient modules: Order Entry including Provider Documentation. The Technical Specialist will serve as the primary build and support contact for the assigned Epic modules. This position is responsible for coordinating all issues that arise during the project for their application and must become very knowledgeable about the organization's policies, procedures, and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
•Serve as the primary support contact for the application's end-users
•Work in developing, designing, configuring, scripting, testing, and/or supporting applications for the business, research, and/or instructional functions of clients.
•Develop solutions using programming expertise for day-to-day problems to include maintenance, modification, or development of complex inter-related applications/solutions.
•Evaluate hardware availability and software requirements
•Identify issues that arise in the application and working to resolve them
•Guide workflow design, build and test the system, and analyze other technical issues associated with Epic software
•Identify and implement requested changes to the system
•Serve as a liaison between end users' workflow needs and Epic implementation staff
•Maintain regular communication with Epic representatives, including participating in weekly project team meetings
•Develop an understanding of operational needs to set the direction for the organization's workflows by attending site visits and other integrated sessions
•Review the status of projects and issues on an ongoing basis with leadership
•Hold weekly communications with team members to discuss the status of deliverables, shared issues, end-user concerns, budget, and upcoming milestones
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
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| Certified by Epic in EpicCare Inpatient – Order Entry including Provider Documentation apps
| Required | 5 | Years |
| Epic implementation or operations support experience | Required | 8 | Years |
| Health IT experience | Required | 8 | Years |
| Familiarity with Epic tools: Order transmittal and SmartForms | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of clinical workflows & a strong understanding of physician orders and downstream integrated workflows initiated from orders | Required | 8 | Years |
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Working knowledge in application development and system integration | Required | 8 | Years |
| Thorough knowledge of assigned data and the use of its systems via developing through test plans/scenarios | Required | 8 | Years |
| Skilled in enterprise systems and familiarity with best business practices related to systems | Required | 8 | Years |
| Working knowledge of security protocols for systems utilized | Required | 8 | Years |
| Working knowledge of the current architecture of systems and information to troubleshoot problems | Required | 8 | Years |
| Working knowledge of the business functions and system needs of unit to develop working specifications for software application solutions | Required | 8 | Years |
| Ability to manage timelines, financial resources, and the activities of others to achieve success and to monitor project progress and provide updates | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience in the entire development process including specification, workflow analysis, workflow diagrams, data modeling, documentation, and quality | Required | 8 | Years |
| Coordinate and direct computer systems and application design and development | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience in assessing user needs through discussion with customer | Required | 8 | Years |
| Able to convey technical information to client and promote understanding of relevant issues | Required | 8 | Years |
| Software quality assurance/testing experience | Required | 8 | Years |
Questions
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| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question2 | Hybrid expectation- There will be a one-week orientation session in September, and likely 1 week per month during the project, with being onsite for about 2-4 weeks for go live prep and go live support. About 6 times during the project on average but could be less. |
| Question3 | Please list candidate’s email address.
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| Question4 | Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. |
| Question5 | Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question6 | Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question7 | Candidates submitted above the rate of - will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question8 | Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question9 | Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate’s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? |
| Question10 | ONLY EPIC-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.- please confirm Epic Certification number and when it took place. |