EPIC OpTime and Anesthesia Sr Application Analyst
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Englewood, CO
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 52.27-77.75 HOUR
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
This is a remote position.
*** Experience and/or certification in Epic OpTime and Anesthesia required.***
Job Summary / Purpose
Expert in one or more highly specialized areas within the healthcare environment. Role in developing
clinical/business solutions. Design and present solutions and options that improve patient care, enhance patient
engagement, improve operational efficiency and improve the organization's financial position. Integrates
organizational knowledge with thoughtful design. Reviews and analyzes systems including testing and
documenting Epic applications. Understands system options and configurations completely and can suggest and
lead teams through decisions on the best way to configure and utilize the system.
Essential Function
- Designs, builds, tests, implements, and supports information technology solutions to meet operational and
clinical needs. - Also, provides consultation for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
- Understands system options and configurations completely and can suggest and lead teams through decisions on
the best way to configure and utilize the system. - Analyzes, designs, and makes recommendations to improve existing systems and/or methods, and provide
written, detailed reports. - Creates thorough system design and build documentation.
- Collaborates with other analysts, staff, vendors, and leadership.
- Translate high-level business requirements to detailed technical designs/documentation.
- Leads large/complex projects or initiatives.
- Supports/maintains day-to-day existing functionality/programs/applications including ancillary systems support.
- Coordinates all phases of a system optimization or upgrade project and provides production services, such as
recommending improvements to strategy, system usage and process through the application of business and
technology skill sets. Supports continued system maintenance and optimization. - Serves as resource and advocate for assigned user group(s). Assists with a variety of related projects and staff
education on an ad hoc basis. Provide solutions for application issues and complex support for troubleshooting
difficult situations. Acts as the group resources for complex issues needing resolution. Mentors other analysts on
troubleshooting issues of intermediate to advanced complexity and creating system design solutions. - Performs advanced system analysis and troubleshooting to implement new functionality/programs/applications,
and to analyze/research vendor release notes and documentation; understanding complete end-to-end system
integration. - Identifies and manages new system specifications or user services and coordination of installations.
- Assesses assigned user areas for efficiencies and effectiveness. Evaluates alternative services and technology
solutions on an ongoing basis and assures cost-effective solutions. Responsible for providing systems support.
Ability to coordinate various systems. - Coordinates the preparation of departmental and interdepartmental policies and procedures, job functions,
operating procedures, manuals, and system documentation. Performs advanced analysis using databases and
data reporting tools. - Maintains complete and up-to-date project documentation for all assigned projects. Meeting with department
heads on a routine basis to identify and prioritize their needs. - Works closely with customers to document requirements and communicate effectively with customers and peers
to implement changes. - Facilitates performance improvement for the effective use of information technology. Assists in identifying any
barriers to adoption of clinical practice. Supports business/clinical operations with clinical and financial end users.
Analyze the functionality of the system and how it fits or not with operations; The ability to troubleshoot basic
problems and recommend and take appropriate action as required. - On-call coverage (after business hours and weekends) is sometimes required, on a rotational basis or as-
needed, if circumstances warrant. - Some travel required, both locally and overnight.
- Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
- *** Experience and/or certification in Epic OpTime and Anesthesia required.***
- EPIC certification for the area in which you support (in primary application) is required or required within 4 months of employment.
- Ongoing maintenance of Epic certification(s) required.
- 3 years working with systems analysis programming/design required.
- 5 years of additional relevant experience: application support and implementation required.
- Development experience with applications in a hospital or medical related industry required.
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Where You'll WorkInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
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Frequently asked questions
In this senior role, professionals architect and optimize Epic applications specifically for anesthesia and perioperative workflows, enhancing clinical efficiency and patient care. Their expertise in configuration and system integration supports healthcare providers in delivering seamless operational and financial improvements within healthcare systems like Catholic Health Initiatives.
This position demands specialized proficiency in Epic Optime and Anesthesia modules, combining system analysis with clinical knowledge. Mastery over end-to-end system troubleshooting, project leadership, and real-time application support sets this analyst apart, enabling advanced solutions tailored to perioperative and anesthesia workflows.
Holding Epic certification in Optime and Anesthesia is essential, with ongoing maintenance necessary to stay current. Given Colorado’s advanced healthcare infrastructure, credentials demonstrate expertise that aligns with industry standards and local employer expectations, enhancing credibility and career advancement potential.
Englewood’s healthcare sector shows strong demand for niche Epic analysts, fueled by organizations like Catholic Health Initiatives. While competition exists, candidates with certification and multi-year experience in system optimization and clinical application support hold a distinct advantage in securing roles.
Senior Epic application analysts in Englewood typically earn between $110,000 and $140,000 annually, reflecting the role’s complexity and required certifications. Compensation packages may also include benefits aligned with healthcare IT industry standards and the nonprofit healthcare environment.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters growth through continuous learning opportunities, certification support, and involvement in high-impact projects. Analysts gain exposure to complex system integrations and leadership roles within large-scale healthcare IT initiatives, enhancing both technical and managerial skills.
This role uniquely blends clinical insight with IT expertise within a faith-driven, innovation-focused setting. Analysts engage in comprehensive system optimization projects impacting extensive patient care networks, supported by a culture emphasizing humankindness and community health advancement.
Complexities often involve integrating multiple clinical modules and ensuring seamless workflow alignment. Senior analysts leverage deep system knowledge, detailed documentation, and collaborative problem-solving with clinical teams to resolve issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions to patient care.
Englewood offers a balanced lifestyle with proximity to Denver's urban amenities and outdoor recreation. However, on-call rotations and occasional travel may require adaptability. Local employers often value flexibility, promoting a supportive work environment for healthcare IT professionals.
Colorado’s healthcare IT market is growing steadily, with demand reflecting national increases in Epic system adoption. The state’s investment in healthcare technology and innovation makes it a competitive yet rewarding region for senior Epic specialists, especially in anesthesia and perioperative domains.