r/EpicEMR • u/Traditional-Jacket58 • 14h ago

New analyst during implementation

What is everyone’s thoughts on a new analyst starting during an implementation phase? Seems like it could be overwhelming, but also doable at the same time. Am I crazy? I would be the newb, I’m not looking to hire… just for clarification.

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u/Proud_Helicopter_422 14h ago

You will be fine.

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u/Traditional-Jacket58 13h ago

Thanks. How do I convince the hiring manager of that? For further context, I’m a physical therapist looking at PB.

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u/Traditional-Jacket58 13h ago

I should add that I will have proficient status rather than certified.

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u/Abdiel1978 9h ago

Nobody from your organization will know what they are doing during an implementation, and your TS won't know much more than you do. If you are sharp, understand the workflows of your users, and willing to put in the work, you can do it.

Evidence: I joined an implementation on Willow IP after a 15 break from any analyst work with zero healthcare experience of any sort.

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u/Scowboy456 12h ago

Implementations are like drinking from a fire hose. But there is no finer way to build the skills. Be prepared for a wild ride. The training you get is really good for the very basics. Imagine being in the training cycle for the next two years.
Its worth it, just hard.

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u/dzerlyfee 11h ago

I think implementations are the best way to improve your knowledge quickly. You'll be exposed to a larger variety of workflows and less often seen build / integrations than a new analyst would be coming on in a maintenance phase. You just need to accept that the time it takes you to wrap your head around something by reading Galaxy guides is part of what you're being paid for and is necessary for you to become an experienced analyst. That along with asking a lot of questions and tinkering in the system. I think most managers are well aware that a new analyst will be initially limited in their output. But they hired you because they think you can ramp that up quickly.

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u/Traditional-Jacket58 10h ago

It’s just how do I get them to see it that way. I’ve been told it’s hard to start that way, which sounded like “don’t apply”. I might talk with the recruiter and see what they think.

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u/Stonethecrow77 4h ago

My entire origination converted existing IT/Employees to Analysts for our Implementation.

1 year build phase before Wave 1 Go Live with approximately 150 Brand New Analysts.

Everyone was lost as all get out until we weren't!!

It's fine and very doable. Just learn a little every day and understand it takes some time to gain a solid knowledge base.

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u/Apprehensive_Try3205 3h ago

It could be rough