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Epic Access Optimization Analyst I – Capacity Management
Req#: 351650
Location:
Professional Area: IT and Cybersecurity
Department: 5249 Main Campus OR Operations-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code: T98324
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Access Optimization Analyst I, you will support the Epic Cadence application, specifically Epic template build, testing for new implementations, and enhanced application requests. In this role, you will process change request tickets and routine maintenance requests while supporting the change request process for enterprise-wide Epic IT systems. You will coordinate with others to ensure small- to medium-sized requests are completed with available resources while following established standards to provide the best possible access process. You will also support the integration of new physician practices into front-end Epic systems.
A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and is required to work onsite in Northeast Ohio three to four times per month.
To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in Northeast Ohio.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Analyze, create and maintain SER Masterfile provider records to meet standards of Meaningful use.
- Epic scheduling template build; creation, maintenance, and oversight.
- Create change request tickets, ensure completeness of data and maintain current documentation.
- Evaluate change request tickets against established operational and scheduling standards and in the context of patient access and care, provider practice criteria, Institute goals and enterprise-wide scheduling.
- Monitor the change request ticket from submittal through testing, validation, and implementation.
- Verify accuracy of questionnaire and/or decision tree flow after implemented change.
- Assist with the analysis and building of visit types, panels, provider and resource pools.
- Provide input for updating existing Epic workflows or capturing data for new Epic workflows.
- Provide end-user support, demonstrations of the Epic system, and other duties pertinent to onboarding and education.
- Establish credibility at all levels within the department and promote a problem-solving partnership with colleagues.
- Model outstanding customer service behavior, including timely and effective follow-up with customers.
- Support physician practice integration into front-end Epic systems including discovery.
- Build relationships internally with the Institute stakeholders and externally with the Epic ITD team to ensure updates are applied and rolled out successfully.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School diploma/GED and two years of Epic system experience in an outpatient setting (preferably in an academic medical center) or two years supporting Epic applications that includes optimizing
- OR Associate’s degree and one year of experience
- Solid understanding of workflows in the ambulatory environment
- High degree of self-motivation, versatility, and flexibility
- Experience and comfort working at all levels of a health care organization
- Strong analytical, presentation, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Visio
- Demonstrated leadership, team, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate’s degree
- Epic Cadence experience
- Completion of Edit Template Training
- Experience supporting ambulatory operations or access transformation initiatives
- Exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or project facilitation
- Experience supporting multi-specialty provider practices
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $52,270.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $79,727.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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