Kootenai Health is seeking a highly engaged Business Intelligence Analyst to join our Cogito Business Analyst team! We are looking for a candidate who has experience with Epic's Palette suite of tools, who looks forward to a fast-paced reporting environment, and thrives in bridging the communication gap between Epic end users and analytics team members. This person will work with cross-functional teams reviewing current workflows to translate them into reporting requirements that will meet clinical or operational needs. 

Your location:

This position is US-Remote Eligible. Currently, Kootenai Health employees cannot be located in: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, or Wyoming. This list is continuously evolving and may be updated. 

The Cogito Business Analyst (CBA) assists in design, implements content, and analytics tools within the EPIC environment. This person works full-time to meet end-user data needs and is a part of the Analytics team. Analyzes and defines report requirements; documents specifications, designs, develops, tests, implements, and maintains operational reports for content areas they support. Participates in new module or new application implementation and upgrades, and will act as a liaison between departmental staff, Information Systems staff for all facilities and the application vendors. This is a critical role, covering Epic reporting for OpTime, Cupid, and cross-covering for inpatient clindoc and orders reporting. 

Implements reporting content and analytics tools Works with subject-matter experts and project application teams to identify the needs of report consumers; prioritizes and implements new reports and change requests Works with subject-matter experts and business intelligence developers to design specifications for custom report requests and extracts Uses reporting workbench extract framework to build/deliver in-scope extracts Follows and enforces the Cogito Analytics Catalog and associated metadata standards Responsible for setting up/modifying in-scope SlicerDicer data models with the direction of the Business Intelligence Developers Assists the principal trainer, if staffed at Kootenai, with developing training curriculum and training power reporting users. If not staffed at Kootenai, will provide end-user training as needed. Works with Application Analysts to test and validate reports after installation and implementation of system patches, service utilities and version upgrades as assigned Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations and other reporting changes as assigned Partners with quality, operational, and business leaders on report design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs Performs other related duties as assigned  Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field  Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
Minimum 3 years of analytics experience required
Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned, required 
Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; the employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
Other required system application training/certifications to complete assigned work as necessary
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred 
Participates in after-hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
Knowledge of healthcare information systems

 

Team Highlights:

Work with a fast-paced, centralized enterprise analytics team that takes an innovative approach to healthcare reporting. Be part of a data-driven organization by creating reports and dashboards that reveal patterns and trends to assist in decision-making. Foster data literacy by promoting report understanding among end users. Assist with the development of business definitions and a cohesive business glossary while maintaining proper metadata. Utilize creativity and critical thinking skills to solve problems and to quickly comprehend new processes. Be a part of a team where there is an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance for the entire team. Partner with the trainers to ensure end users have the training and resources they need to be able to utilize Epic Palette reporting tools to their fullest potential. Be on the leading edge of using and validating SlicerDicer Data Models and sessions.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.  Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after-tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service, ranging from 3-6 percent.  Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching  Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work in a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you! 

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions. 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.