The Principal EHR Systems Analyst -EHR Cadence serves as the primary application support contact within the Clinical Access Revenue System Department, partnering closely with leadership, information technology analysts, and operational stakeholders. The Principal Electronic Health Record Systems Analyst EHR Cadence leads complex design decisions, ensures consistent implementation of system standards, and coordinates communication across hospital departments to support effective access and revenue workflows. This role plays a critical part in aligning Epic Cadence functionality with institutional goals while supporting patient access, safety, and operational excellence.
The Principal Electronic Health Record Systems Analyst EHR Cadence supports this mission by optimizing electronic health record capabilities to enable seamless patient access, accurate scheduling, and reliable revenue system performance. Through collaboration, governance participation, and system leadership, the Principal Electronic Health Record Systems Analyst EHR Cadence contributes to enterprise-wide technology solutions that support high-quality cancer care.
The ideal candidate is Cadence certified, demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, and has the ability to translate complex operational and clinical needs into technical solutions. The candidate is expected to obtain and maintain required Epic certifications, manage complex system builds, and provide mentorship and subject matter expertise across multidisciplinary teams.
Minimum $123,000 - Midpoint $154,000 - Maximum $185,000 per hour based on a 40-hour work week
Work Location: Remote within Texas only.
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how patients access care at one of the world's leading cancer centers while advancing expertise in Epic systems and enterprise healthcare technology. The position supports professional growth through exposure to complex initiatives, leadership opportunities, and collaboration across clinical, operational, and technical teams, while offering flexibility through a remote work environment within Texas.
Responsibilities
Standards, Testing & Governance
Build, Content Management & System Configuration
Support & Operations
Liaison, Leadership & Business Knowledge
Develop and adhere to standard operating procedures, and maintain build standards (SME Signoff or governance sign off)
Adhere to the best practices set by IS division as well as all MDA policies, procedures, and standards; assists with the development of best practices and standard operating procedures for the EHR
Prepare documentation as needed for the implementation of enhancements or new technology
Follow documented change control processes and may perform change control audits
Perform quality control and testing, and review the build of other analysts to ensure that solutions are technically sound
Oversee Epic updates/new releases for assigned modules
Work with manager to assure that a consistent approach for standard operating procedure is followed throughout
Clinical Only - Provide clinical expertise for build and testing standards
In order to be adequately prepared and trained to build, test and optimize the Epic system, MDA requires that Epic certification be obtained within 180 days of hire. Required certifications must be maintained as assigned.
Develop and adhere to standard operating procedures, and maintain build standards (SME Signoff or governance sign off)
Adhere to the best practices set by IS division as well as all MDA policies, procedures, and standards; assists with the development of best practices and standard operating procedures for the EHR
Prepare documentation as needed for the implementation of enhancements or new technology
Follow documented change control processes and may perform change control audits
Perform quality control and testing, and review the build of other analysts to ensure that solutions are technically sound
Oversee Epic updates/new releases for assigned modules
Work with manager to assure that a consistent approach for standard operating procedure is followed throughout
Clinical Only - Provide clinical expertise for build and testing standards
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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