Summary
Baylor Genetics is a genetics-focused healthcare organization seeking an Epic Analyst specializing in Beaker. The role configures and optimizes Epic Beaker for laboratory workflows, supports interfaces and integrations with laboratory systems, performs data analysis, and assists with go-lives and upgrades. The analyst also documents workflows and trains laboratory, clinical, and IT users.
Responsibilities
- Analyze laboratory workflows and translate them into Epic Beaker functionality and customizations to meet the specific needs of Baylor Genetics
- Work closely with Epic Bridges Analyst to build and maintain interfaces between Epic and external systems (using HL7, X12, FHIR, etc.)
- Work closely with technology team to share configurations and support testing of the workflows
- Define, triage, and document Epic Aura compendium build requests
- Perform data analysis and provide reporting support for laboratory operations
- Analyze current laboratory workflows and identify areas for digital optimization using Epic Beaker tools
- Partner with lab leadership and clinical teams to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions
- Document and standardize laboratory procedures within the Epic framework
- Collaborate with interface analysts to support and troubleshoot connections between Epic Beaker and laboratory systems (LIMS)
- Understand and support HL7 messaging and integration testing
- Provide support during go-lives, upgrades, and new Aura implementations
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for build configurations, workflows, SOPs, and change requests
- Train laboratory staff, clinical end-users, and IT support teams on Beaker features and best practices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent in education and/or experience is required
- Epic Beaker Certification
- 2+ years of experience supporting Epic Beaker or a similar LIS
- Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, API-based interoperability, and digital health workflows
- Experience with clinical laboratory operations and genetic testing workflows
- Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI data security, and regulatory compliance in healthcare IT
- Epic Aura and Bridges experience
- Familiarity with programming
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent in education and/or experience is required
- Epic Beaker Certification
- 2+ years of experience supporting Epic Beaker or a similar LIS
- Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, API-based interoperability, and digital health workflows
- Experience with clinical laboratory operations and genetic testing workflows
- Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI data security, and regulatory compliance in healthcare IT
Nice to Haves
- Epic Aura and Bridges experience
- Familiarity with programming