Job Description
Job Description
Overview
The Epic Cadence & Prelude Analyst serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of complex, cross-functional patient access initiatives. This role ensures alignment across operational, clinical, and financial workflows to deliver a cohesive, high-performing patient access platform.
Partnering with enterprise architecture, clinical operations, and revenue cycle teams, the Analyst drives front-end optimization, ensuring accurate registration, compliant billing, and seamless data integration. This individual also contributes to governance, change management, and ongoing innovation within patient access workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional initiatives across Cadence and Prelude to deliver end-to-end patient access solutions
- Design, execute, and oversee comprehensive testing strategies, including validation and regression frameworks
- Drive release planning and ensure quality delivery for all Cadence and Prelude enhancements
- Act as a primary liaison between technical teams and operational stakeholders, translating business needs into system solutions
- Establish and promote best practices for system configuration and workflow design
- Identify and implement process improvements across patient access functions
- Mentor and guide junior analysts, supporting team development and knowledge sharing
- Facilitate design sessions and stakeholder meetings across multiple functional areas
Qualifications:
Required:
- 7+ years of experience with Epic Cadence and Prelude, including at least one full implementation
- Strong expertise in integrations and data flow across patient access systems (e.g., MyChart)
- Demonstrated leadership in large-scale patient access or revenue cycle projects
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead design discussions
Preferred:
- Experience managing large-scale transformation initiatives
- Full lifecycle Epic implementation experience
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Epic Cadence and Prelude certifications (required)
- Additional Epic certifications (preferred)
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Skilled in managing multiple priorities in a complex environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track tasks and drive accountability
- Effective facilitator across diverse stakeholder groups, including vendors and technical teams
Work Environment & Travel
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring high accuracy and attention to detail
- Prolonged computer use required
- Occasional after-hours, weekend, or holiday work to support system updates or critical events
- Travel up to 25% (domestic); no international travel required