Senior Epic Beaker Report Developer-Remote

General Summary

The primary focus of this job will be to support the report develop for the Epic Beaker implementation.   Independently work with internal and external customers to understand and analyze requirements and develop reporting solutions using underlying technologies and will lead and provide technical expertise in the design development testing documentation and maintenance of reporting solutions for the University of Maryland Medical System. Use third party report writing tools to create design develop and maintain reports/extracts generated from the Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from initial request through delivery. This will include preliminary conversations with end users for requirements gathering data extractions from relevant databases testing and validation documentation presentation. Decipher how best to engage in priorities by soliciting and leveraging the entire breadth of expertise of the Enterprise Data and Analytics team including understanding how the team can best contribute to the engagement. Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitate design and technical meetings. Contribute and adhere to data governance efforts including definitions implementation and organization. The appropriate organizational resources will be utilized to analyze and interpret any and all clinical financial market and quality data including but not limited to inpatient outpatient service line operational revenue billing receivable and statistical reports. This is an opportunity for highly motivated individual to mentor and provide leadership and technical expertise to a dynamic team in the organizations Data and Analytics division in support of the organizations imperative to become a datadriven and outcomesoriented organization.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified:

Demonstrate expert level knowledge and ability to develop unique reporting solutions for the Epic Beaker product 

Act as a liaison to site executives UDCs and other committees to ensure thorough understanding of organizational strategic and operational objectives.

Develop health care subject matter expertise related to specific products data elements business processes data marts and reporting applications.

Mentor report developers to improve technical skills and provides technical guidance to less experienced personnel. Acts as a resource for Epic data model SQL and/or Crystal.

Lead the development and validate test plans for solutions applications and/or operating systems.

Triages and prioritizes data requests and seeks understanding of technical requirements.

Troubleshoot highly complex SQL scripts using Crystal reports RW SQL or other reporting technologies from database resources to deliver custom reporting that meets the needs of the clinical or business operations.

Build complex Universes Extracts or thirdparty tools as needed.

Complete thorough testing and validation of all reports prior to handoff for functional and/or end user testing using best practices.

Document and report system issues through internal chain of command; communicates with vendor where appropriate.

Gain an indepth understanding and demonstrate expertise in multiple Epic data models with ability to determines data structures that benefits the entire reporting environment. Technical development of complex reports applications and ability to drive unique solutions.

Apply proven communication analytical and problemsolving skills to help identify communicate and resolve report issues to maximize system potential.

Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills with as expert level understanding of relational database/BI environments and related technologies.

Prioritize and implement requested reports and changes and analyzes new functionality in releases to determine how it should be used and access value and plan for implementation.

Maintain regular communication with Epic representatives UMMS Application teams and works with the Epic representatives and UMMS end user community/Clinical Informatics to ensure that the reports meet the organizations needs.

Lead support during implementation or upgrades; able to serve as a report expert to assist in application rollout.

Follow and promote team standards development methodology and processes for specification implementation testing change management distribution and documentation of reports. Updates ticket tracking system with routine status updates and manages ticket queue.

Leads crossfunctional teams to achieve goals of BI (and broader Data & Analytics) projects including work plans system design and testing of solutions.

Conduct and/or participates in inservice and various educational programs for professional development. Orients and transfers knowledge to peers.

Completes other duties and assumes additional project roles as assigned.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors Degree in computer related field or 8 years working in a computer related field

At least 7 (seven) years of report development experience:

o 5 years of progressively increasing responsible work experience with an emphasis in report development in clinical information applications and systems in health care

o 3 years of experience leading complex reporting initiatives

o At least 7 (seven) years of reporting experience in a working environment developing medium to complex reports using SQL in reporting applications such as Crystal Web Intelligence Universes implementing hardware/software configuration as needed

o At least 7 (seven) years building database extractions using data access/programming tools (such as SQL Python).

Epic Certification in a Clarity Data Model (Epic Beaker or Clinical Data model) or must be obtained Certification within 3 months of training completion.

Ability to generate highly complex optimized SQL code and an understanding of various database models.

Proven knowledge of database design problem analysis and relational database concepts in a working environment.

Must be proficient with technical assessment delivered by D&A team

Preferred

Masters Degree with experience in healthcare including business and clinical aspects.

Prior experience with one or more of the following EMR systems: Epic Cerner Meditech etc.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Advanced critical thinking and decision making required.

Proven ability as a lead or project manager.

Ability to facilitate meetings with clear objectives and gain consensus across a variety of stakeholders.

Able to write advanced optimized SQL queries and develop highly complex reports using a variety of reporting tools

Knowledgeable with Epic or other integrated healthcare applications and database structure.

Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal skills. Reads and interprets written information listens and receives clarification and demonstrates group presentation skills.

Highly analytical and motivated with demonstrated creativity and organizational skills. Able to analyze compare contrast and validate work with keen attention to detail.

Ability to lead and collaborate with other staff members

Proven ability to assess user needs perform data discovery exploration and interpretation to determine appropriate system applications or requirements. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

Capable of artful storytelling and clearly presenting finding in oral and written format and through graphics.

Understands and promotes adherence to system security and control procedures in accordance with departmental and vendor standards as well as regulatory bodies. Supervises teaches and monitors compliance.

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Exhibits impeccable customer service skills; manages difficult situations and responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $61.92$63.78
• Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
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