Business Analyst

About The Ottawa Hospital
Inspired by research and driven by compassion

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information
The Ottawa Hospital Digital Solutions team has a very exciting opportunity We are embarking on an exciting project to expand our Epic Health Information System (HIS) Atlas Alliance to six new partners, and we are looking for Business Analysts to join our team.

If you are passionate and solving complex business challenge and thrive on analyzing data, improve business processes, then this position may be right for you

What is Epic?
Epic is one of the largest Health Information Systems (HIS) in North America, leading the way in enterprise Health Information Systems.

Why join the HIS Team?
The Ottawa Hospital's HIS team enables you to combine your passion for information technology and health care.

You will help remove barriers to the flow of health information across the Atlas Alliance and beyond and have a positive impact on the way our patients receive world class care.

If you are looking to take your career to the next level and directly impact patient care in your community, we want to hear from you

If you are passionate and solving complex business challenge and thrive on analyzing data, improve business processes, then this position may be right for you

This position is with the Epic professional billing team.

Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

What You Will Do
As an Epic Analyst working with our Epic application, you will bring practical business knowledge to the organization by supporting and maintaining the integrity of the Health Information System. Throughout the course of your duties, you will be required to:

• Identify and analyze organizational needs by gathering information from end users, defining scope and objectives, and making recommendations for solutions
• Understand the Epic software system and how to build/configure it to meet the needs of end users
• Provide second level support for all various clinical modalities including issue triage and resolutions
• Application troubleshooting, reporting and tracking issues/solutions with vendors/clients
• Support regular upgrades/enhancements to the Epic system; review release notes with stakeholders, determine build requirements, configure the system, and perform application/integrated testing

What You Will Bring

• University degree and/or college plus equivalent experience in a relevant discipline;
• Minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in Information Systems including previous experience in project management (other healthcare-based experience may also be considered);
• Experience leading components in the implementation of small to medium scale systems and solution design;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and presentation skills;
• Experience in documenting and communicating processes and procedures;
• Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with team members;
• Ability to prioritize a large number of requests;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word);
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

You will stand out with:

• Valid Epic certification;
• Experience working in a large healthcare organization;
• Experience developing and implementing standardized policies/procedures/protocols;
• Experience with configuring computer systems, creating reports (SQL, Crystal Reports, etc.), and/or working in a programming environment;
• Experience with quality assurance of clinical systems;
• Proficiency in English and French, oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What You Can Expect From Us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Please Note
Come join the Ottawa Hospital and be part of an exciting and impactful initiative

Interested? Apply today
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact