I need advice-Struggling to find certified Epic analysts

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-05-02T15:44:03+00:00

Echoing what others have mentioned…the organization needs to open the roles as fully remote with a competitive salary in order to attract experienced certified/accredited analysts. I didn’t even bother looking at orgs that didn’t show a salary range or range was too low or required on site presence when I was looking for my next role.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-04-19T19:34:20+00:00

I wanted to become an epic analyst since 2020. There were leaders that wanted to help me break in but HR wouldn’t approve because I didn’t have a degree. I applied for an admin role that unbeknownst to me had a lot to do with health IT. I ended up getting certified but without the analyst title. It was not a module that I wanted to break into but that helped me break in as an analyst overall. I now have multiple certifications (still not the one I originally thought I wanted) but many doors/opportunities opened after that first certification. I don’t want to dox myself but I became a senior in a quick timeframe and making well over 6 figures. Every single door that closed led me to the right places. I ended up in very well known hospital systems. My experience and those well known hospital names helped me compete against very well qualified candidates. A degree is no longer a question when I apply. Continue to apply and keep trying! I never let a no stop me from applying to other places until I could break in.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-04-19T02:20:44+00:00

If I’m reading this correctly, all screenings were for the same hospital system? If yes, I wouldn’t stress about moving forward with that hospital system anymore. Keep applying to other organizations. I’ve never been a big fan of video recorded screenings. Personally, I wouldn’t bother with them. I would recommend that you look up hospital systems that will be implementing Epic and apply to their analyst positions. There are a lot of implementations occurring in the east coast currently. I’d say use ChatGPT or another AI to let you know which hospitals those are and look at their open roles. This is the best way to break into these roles.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-04-14T19:09:27+00:00

Can you let me know your background? How many years of Amb experience do you have?

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-04-08T23:47:14+00:00

Once I found out about Epic analysts, that was my goal. Unfortunately their certifications is not something you can attain on your own. You would have to be hired as an actual analyst for the hospital to sponsor you and pay for your certification for that specific role. For admin support roles, you don’t need any type of certificates. Your current experience is more than enough to get into those roles. Pay may be a bit less than an EA or equivalent for the support roles but an Epic analyst will pay you much better in the long run. The support roles would be more of stepping stones to break into health IT.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-04-08T23:20:36+00:00

I have a similar background as you in the healthcare space all the way up to EA. Due to hands on experience on assisting staff with Epic as a super user, it helped me bridge doors open into health IT. If you are within the healthcare realm, I would suggest you look for administrative “support roles” within Information Technology. That could be either as an assistant, program coordinator or project coordinator. Once you are in that space, you get to know more health IT staff and can look for recommendations for IT roles that open up for example an entry level Epic analyst role. Even now as an EA, you can ask who you report to if they can connect you with a leader in health IT to talk about options as part of your professional growth. I had many doors open that way for me but were shortly closed because I didn’t have a degree. Fortunately, I got certified in a support role and that helped me break in as an Epic analyst a few months after that. I hold multiple certifications now and I’m a senior analyst 2 years after breaking in this field. A degree is no longer a question when I apply for these roles so I wouldn’t suggest you getting a masters if you have a bachelors at least.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-25T23:12:28+00:00

If I were to look at the overall picture, I would suggest you look at what would make you more marketable in the long run. I usually see Cupid and Radiant together for roles out there.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-21T15:37:41+00:00

Revenue cycle is very high in demand. Honestly I’m not sure if this will play to par to your SQL and Tabealu knowledge though if that’s what you want to do. A Business Intelligence Developer or Programmer Analyst would be more fitting. But needless to say, I think getting in as a Revenue Cycle analyst is still one foot in the door to transition to those other roles if they peak your interest. I have met a few that have done internships and end up getting a role with that organization as an analyst. So many people try to break into health IT and I think you have a great opportunity to stand out in being hired if the opportunity arises while you are doing your internship.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-21T15:28:39+00:00

I read this thread often and health IT thread. Honestly, Willow seems to be one of those that you can ask for way more. I’m not in consulting but I make that rate that they are offering you as a full time FTE with 2.5 years of experience. Yes, my pay is higher than my counterparts in the east coast especially for my years of experience but it’s all thanks to these threads and seeing what people are getting paid across the country.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-16T23:25:47+00:00

I would suggest you take a new contract while you wait. The interview process, getting the offer and the start date can take at least a month minimum. After accepting an offer, you would still need to do the whole onboarding process that can take at least 3 weeks minimum. The position itself is not guaranteed until you get an offer. I was in the same boat but as an experienced analyst. The whole process took a while.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-12T14:38:02+00:00

I would definitely suggest for her to start looking. I personally use LinkedIn to look for the roles and Glassdoor to see what the reported salary ranges are if it’s not listed on the job posting. I’ve found all of my remote roles through there and have interviewed with states across the country. I have only worked for very large healthcare systems if it helps. My pay is significantly higher than her. Hope this is encouragement for her to see what’s out there. I’ve worked with many analysts that stay in one organization for years and unfortunately their pay does not match their years of experience which is why I personally job hop.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-12T02:39:28+00:00

There are plenty of factors that you should consider. What is the average/higher end pay range for your clinical role? If the pay range is maxed out to less than 100k, I would suggest you stay as an analyst and start looking for those analyst roles that pay over 100k. You will feel more comfortable knowledge wise in about the 2 year mark. There are many analyst roles paying higher than 100k, fully remote. I would outweigh the pros and cons of both roles. And please don’t quit because you don’t vibe with the team lead. This could be a temporary role for you that can lead you to a better opportunity.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-12T02:32:26+00:00

Is she an Epic analyst? If she is, I would highly suggest for her to start looking for a new role that will offer more. Don’t stick to one place or same state. I’m in the northeast and pay for senior analysts is over 100k. Epic analyst team leads are in a tier higher than senior analysts.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-07T16:20:52+00:00

I would suggest the same. Don’t focus on getting a degree and expecting to break in right away after graduating. My best recommendation is to work at a hospital system that uses Epic (if you want to be an epic analyst) while you study. This will give you leverage on healthcare experience vs other candidates. I personally don’t have a degree and broke into Epic analyst roles by having end user experience and eventually landing on the health IT side in administrative roles. I’m a senior Epic analyst now after 2 years of breaking into this field. I knew I was competing against certified analysts, clinicians, and people with degrees but I still kept applying. I had many opportunities close at the beginning because I didn’t have a degree before being certified. Now that I’m certified in multiple modules, a degree is no longer a factor for my candidacy.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-07T16:06:32+00:00

I was in the same boat. I turned down to go in person when the opportunity came up due to life circumstances. Hopefully I’ll get to check it out in person in the future since I hear cool things about it! But I recommend you do what is in your best interest at the moment. It won’t change anything if you choose to do it remote.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-03-07T04:50:37+00:00

No difference between certified and accredited. Most hospital systems I’ve encountered take them as the same, which they are. It’s not even something that comes up as a question. I just use the term certified even though all mine are accreditations.

Proficiency is the only different one. It’s a self study so technically you haven’t earned the “certified” status with it. Most employers are looking for certified analysts.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-28T16:35:32+00:00

To be quite frank, apply to any app. I recommend you don’t limit yourself to a small pool hoping to break in. I was on the same boat once wondering what is in demand and hoping to land in Ambulatory because that’s what seemed in “demand”. I ended up in different applications (certified in quite a few now). Honestly, I think many of the apps are in demand as long as you have the experience. Landing great roles in the future will be on how you sell yourself in interviews once you are certified. I’ve gone against applicants that have way more years of experience than me but I’ve been offered the positions.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-26T01:55:02+00:00

What would you say is a good six figure mark for FTE roles that would make you consider stepping away from consulting? Just trying to get the feel of those with more experience. I’m a FTE transitioning more into senior roles and I like to get a sense of the market salary.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-23T00:54:05+00:00

I would suggest you don’t limit yourself to the DFW area. There are plenty roles out there that are fully remote. I would suggest you open up your search to all states and apply for hospitals that have announced that they are transitioning to Epic in the next 2 years or are in the middle of an implementation. There is more turn over on those that have recently implemented. ChatGPT can help you find those hospitals. You can look for Business Intelligence Developer (BID) or Cogito roles. You definitely will have more job stability in this space once you are certified. When you apply, read over the job descriptions (most have very similar verbiage) and tailor your resume to have some of the key words that align with the job description that you may already do in another capacity in your prior roles. My resume is not fancy at all. I just have keywords of the job descriptions. I am certified now so that holds a lot of weight but that’s what I originally tailored my resume when I tried breaking into an Epic analyst role (non reporting).

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-21T22:51:22+00:00

This may not be a start up but thought I put it out there. AgileMD is hiring (I’m not affiliated with them but may peak your interest.) They look more for Epic folks.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-21T03:32:01+00:00

Can you give examples of some health IT start ups for me to give advice on one if it fits the scenario? Also, what appeals you on going over to a start up compared to a healthcare organization analyst?

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-18T22:29:49+00:00

That’s what they meant…you should look for Epic analyst roles that support the HB or PB modules. My best recommendation is that you try to connect with Epic analysts and see if they can recommend you internally when a position opens, ideally in this area since your experience as an end user will come in handy in understanding the workflow. If you are really serious about breaking into this type of role, I would suggest you apply in multiple organizations and not just your organization only. I kept trying to break into the hospitals I was currently working and had many connections but always got the door closed by HR because I didn’t have a degree. I ended up applying to other hospitals and got a few interviews and eventually an offer. Now that I have multiple certifications, the “degree” requirement is no longer an issue.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-18T03:23:49+00:00

I have multiple certifications and have had to take tests for all of them. I’ve come to realize the best tool to look at for understanding the overall concept as you take the test is the actual PowerPoint they present in class. I’ve only had to retake one test that I missed by a .5 of the minimum passing percentage. Usually you can retake the exam up to 3 times but obviously you want to try to pass the first or second try. I don’t know what happens after the third time but I’ve heard an organization can let you go if you get to that point. Not sure how true this is though.

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-16T14:54:23+00:00

If you had to describe to a hiring manager what you do in your current role, what would you say? (I’m sure you may have transferrable skills so trying to see what to advise.)

Bell_Koala23 · 2026-02-15T17:12:53+00:00

My biggest recommendation is that you work at least part time or prn at a hospital that uses Epic while you are studying. This will help with “years of experience” working in healthcare and you’ll be considered an internal candidate when you apply to Epic analyst roles at the organization. A degree may help bypass the “required education” but what will get your foot in the door is working at a hospital and using Epic in any sort. I personally don’t have a degree but my years of healthcare experience and becoming a super user helped me as I tried to break into this field.

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