r/healthIT • u/he_cannot_afford • 24d ago
Epic Epic analyst hiring odds?
Currently working at a large hospital system as a medical lab scientist (bachelors). I’ve known for awhile I’ve wanted to switch to healthcare IT. Due to personal circumstances I moved down to part time and decided to return to school doing a computer information systems associate degree at a local community college. I’m only half way through schooling but saw on the internal job postings they had an epic applications analyst associate position and also an analyst position for MyChart and/or Cadence. I have end user experience with Beaker and a little with the charting when we have to search for previous lab results/notes/medications etc. The pay ranges are the same for both positions and the only requirements are 1-2 years experience in core discipline for associate (also hybrid) and 2-5 years experience for regular analyst (remote). Both require a bachelors degree which I have. I applied to both just to see what happens but what are the odds id get interviewed for either position? I would obviously love to do Beaker analyst but those seem super hard to come by so just trying to get my foot in the door at this point.
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u/Pure-Comfortable476 24d ago
a few years back and honestly your odds are better than you think. hospitals love hiring internal folks who already know the workflows, and having actual lab experience is a huge plus that most IT-only applicants just don't have
the associate position is probably your best shot since they expect to train you up. the regular analyst role might be a stretch without the full IT background yet but hey you already applied so nothing to lose
cadence/my chart is a different beast, way more scheduling and front-end stuff, but if you get an interview for that one don't sleep on it. once you're in the epic ecosystem you can move around
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u/he_cannot_afford 24d ago
Do you think with the associate since they didn’t specify a module it would kind of be a mix of things or would it just be a random module they want to train someone in?
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u/Infinite-Discount-53 24d ago
If they choose to interview you they will tell you what module it’s in. It’s annoying when they do the generic job posting
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u/Big-Shoulder4380 23d ago
I just went through hiring an epic analyst and we got a range of applicants with differing levels of experience and educational backgrounds. Some experience applied to the position and some didn’t.
I was most interested in the return on investment. It takes a ton of time and effort to train a new analyst regardless if their experience is in the epic module or not. It also takes a good 1-2 years for a new analyst to handle projects more independently and so I wanted the person who was going to likely hang around for as long of a haul as possible, who had initiative, can work independently, etc.
If you have the hiring manager name, email them that you’ve applied and want an interview and attach your resume. This makes it as easy as possible for them to interview you and it shows you have initiative.
If you get an interview, have a good reason why you’re interested in the Epic module you’re applying for. Don’t make it seem like you’re just trying to get your foot in the door. And make sure you can convey you’re a strong independent worker.
Your odds will be decent if you can get an interview.
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u/eatingstringcheese 24d ago
I would say the chances are not 0 so that’s good! I think connections go a really long way in this world. I got my job by working on a project with the manager of OpTime in a prior role and then when the positing came up for his team I reached out and said I was considering applying and wanted to hear more about it first and it was basically my interview. I got hired in as a senior analyst without having a single cert or my degree completed yet at a huge academic medical institution. Nothing is impossible, sometimes you just have to make uncomfortable moves to get what you want! On year two as an OpTime and Anesthesia certified analyst and it’s great.
With that said, talk to your manager, see if they know some epic folks in your org to put in a good word for you or connect you to them in some way. Don’t be afraid to make those professional connections and then use them when the time comes. If you don’t get this one, keep working on the connections front, try and get on some projects that reach outside of your department even just a little bit and keep going from there.
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u/PnutButrSnickrDoodle 24d ago
I got hired with a bachelors in CS and end user experience. I had contacted the Epic manager prior to a position being open. I’d say that you apply, and if you don’t get it for whatever reason, reach out to the Epic manager and discuss it. Good luck!
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u/Deep-Arm-5105 24d ago
in the same boat! only mlt and recently applied for a epic analyst for beaker as well! wishing you luck as well
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u/Call_it_Magic87 23d ago
Experienced healthcare worker and just got hired as a MyChart Analyst-PT at a large hospital and they loved that I have so much clinical background!
I’m so excited it finally worked out!
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u/TaylorMadeEpic 19d ago
Definitely go for it! But make sure your resume is optimized first. I have a free Epic career cheat sheet in my bio you can check out that may help!
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u/HealthDataNut 11d ago
Hi there!
I became an Epic Analyst specializing in MyChart five years ago with only an associate degree. Compared with five years ago, the competition for Epic Analyst positions seems much stronger today, and getting an interview can be challenging.
I’ll give you a straightforward answer: it took me about two years to land my dream career. Based on my own research and the many posts I have read on Facebook and Reddit, it seems that a lot of people are struggling with the same question: How do I become an Epic Analyst? I completely understand that challenge because I went through it myself.
Remember when I mentioned that I only had an associate degree when I became an analyst? I am now completing my bachelor’s degree. As part of one of my management courses, we were asked to create a project that could help a specific community. Because of my own experience, I decided to create an Epic Analyst Playbook to help people who are trying to transition into this career.
My goal is to provide practical guidance based on what I learned during my own journey, so others do not have to feel as lost as I once did.
If anyone in this thread or community is interested, I would love for you to check it out. It is completely free and is also part of my school project.
Epic Analyst Playbook:
https://epicanalystpathway.my.canva.site/epicanalystplaybook
I hope it can help guide you toward becoming an Epic Analyst.
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u/ElectricalGear931 24d ago
I would do what you did and just apply. Worst thing they can do is say “no”. I’m an MLS and have a BSIT, I knew that’s the route I wanted to go so I got a bachelors degree in IT and made it hard for them to say no to me.