Electronic Health Record Analyst I/II - BID (Open and Promotional)

Electronic Health Record Analyst I/II - BID (Open and Promotional)

Salary

$9,065.33 - $14,163.07 Monthly

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

V401R

Department

Health IT

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

35

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Description

San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified Electronic Health Record Analyst I/II - BID to support Phase 2 of the County's Epic implementation, with a primary focus in reporting.

There is currently one regular vacancy in the Health IT Division located in South San Francisco or San Mateo, CA, and will require travel/driving throughout the county to perform job duties. This position is currently hybrid, with both on-site and remote work based on business need and subject to change.

The ideal candidate for BID will know Epic data structures, including Clarity and Caboodle. Knowledge of ETL/ELT pipeline design/ Data modeling and warehousing architecture. Strong knowledge of SQL with Power BI, Tableau and/or Epic Reporting tools.

Examples Of Duties

The duties of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, analyze, and document business operations and workflows.
• Meets with department customers to assess EHR requests and provide guidance on how to detail business needs.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend improvements and enhancements to operational processes, system automation, and information flows to ensure greater integration of functions within the organization.
• Coordinate security workgroups, ensure integrity of the system's security infrastructure, and provision security for users.
• Serve as the first point of contact for users, customers, and vendors on EHR-related issues; troubleshoot problems and respond to inquiries.
• Support assigned interfaces and ensure interfaces meet the needs of end users.
• Perform a variety of analytical duties in the design, implementation, and maintenance of EHR information systems or applications.
• Implement testing requirements and process, facilitate end user testing, hardware testing, and maintain test environments.
• Participate in the evaluation of new application releases, test new applications and system upgrades.
• Install or upgrade software applications; and troubleshoot software and application related problems.
• Interact with end users and vendors on project design issues and work to resolve vendor production support issues.
• Respond to customer/user questions and concerns and recommend solutions as needed.
• Provide onsite support during go-lives and system upgrades.
• Participate in developing and/or lead training programs, curriculum and lessons including preparing training materials.
• Keep trainers abreast of new functionality and system changes.
• Analyze data conversion needs.
• Ensure test scripts have been created, reviewed, and updated to reflect proposed workflow solutions.
• Troubleshoot basic user or system problems, address end user questions, and at the II level, provide on-call support on a rotating basis.
• Analyze new functionality in new releases to identify impact, make recommendations and review and test changes.
• Participate in disaster recovery measures.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed, including change management and testing efforts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Electronic health record systems, specifically Epic software applications.
• Design, implementation, testing, updating, maintenance, evaluation, and analysis of system configuration, system setup, and application tables.
• Clinical applications and regulatory standards, a wide range of application functionality, content, and associated workflows.
• Customer service principles.
• Policies, procedures, and business operations.
• Principles and procedures in project management and project management methodologies.

Skill/Ability to:

• Interact with and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Learn and retain knowledge of all assigned applications.
• Troubleshoot application issues and system errors.
• Multi-task complex work assignments.
• Follow standards for naming and number conventions and security classifications.
• Configure, implement, maintain, and evaluate Epic modules and platform.
• Design, modify, and implement testing process.
• Create security classification templates.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Prioritize effectively and manage time efficiently.
• Lead meetings and resolve conflicts.
• Perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Become cross-functional in one or more applications.
• Motivate key process stakeholders.
• Travel outside the County for training.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

EHR Analyst I: Two years of experience working in a healthcare setting utilizing health information systems, or one year of experience providing information technology support.

EHR Analyst II: Two years of information technology support experience in a healthcare operation setting, including at least six months of Epic user support experience.

License/Certification

EHR Analyst I: Must successfully complete Epic training on an application determined by Health IT management based on business needs within date set forth in the Epic Project Training schedule or within 6 months from time of hire.

EHR Analyst II: (1) Epic Certification in Cogito; and (2) maintain Epic training credentials through Epics Continuing Epic Education (CEE) program with additional training that must be completed to maintain certifications, proficiencies, and badges.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the Countys website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the Countys website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Final Filing Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Application Screening Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2026

Civil Service Panel Interview: Week of July 13, 2026

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Talent Acquisition Analyst: Sarah Huynh (06082026) (Electronic Health Record Analyst I/II/V400/V401)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

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Please indicate the Epic module in which you possess a current certification. Please attach a copy of your certification to your application. If you do not yet possess a current Epic module certification, please enter N/A.

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Describe what you see as the key competencies needed for this position and how your experience has prepared you for the EHR Analyst position.

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Describe your experience in managing multiple projects and the approaches and techniques you have used to coordinate project needs and meet applicable deadlines.

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Describe your experience with (and knowledge of) data organization and access methods in automated systems.

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How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website
• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
• County Hosted Virtual Event
• County Hosted Job Fair
• CalOpps.org
• College/University Career Center
• Community-based Organization Posting
• Facebook/Instagram
• Friend or Relative
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
• X (formerly called Twitter)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other (Please specify in next question)

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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer County of San Mateo

Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department

500 County Center, 4th Floor

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone (650) 363-4343

Website https://jobs.smcgov.org