EHR Helpdesk Analyst 1st Shift
The EHR Helpdesk Analyst provides advanced technical support for the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system and related clinical applications across 13 state-operated behavioral healthcare facilities. This role provides technical support to clinical and administrative staff, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of IT issues while promoting system reliability and end-user satisfaction. Working as part of the centralized IT Helpdesk, the Analyst ensures prompt and effective resolution of Epic and non-Epic related issues and contributes to the stability and usability of the system in support of high-quality patient care Fully remote, 1st shift (7AM–3:30PM EST). Resolves technical issues, manages access, and supports users; may work weekends and holidays to ensure reliable patient‑care systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for Epic applications, workflows, access, printing, and integration issues.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for IT support issues related to Epic EHR and other healthcare IT systems.
- Troubleshoot complex application, account, and workflow issues related to Epic and other clinical systems.
- Provide basic remote desktop support for computers, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals across all facilities.
- Assist users with account provisioning, password resets, Epic access requests, and basic application troubleshooting.
- Monitor ServiceNow queues and manage incident resolution in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Assist with Epic user account provisioning, role changes, template assignments, and security access requests.
- Participate in go-live support and system upgrade events, including Technical Dress Rehearsals (TDRs).
- Collaborate with clinical informatics, application analysts, and technical teams to ensure coordinated support.
- Maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures.
- Deliver informal user training and guidance on proper Epic use and common troubleshooting techniques.
- Support change management and scheduled downtime communications as needed.
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA, security, and IT governance policies in all technical activities.
- Escalate critical issues and downtime events according to established protocols.