Epic Systems Analyst
Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
The posting mentions thinking beyond standard Epic builds. Tell me about a time you solved something Epic didn't handle out of the box.
What they are checking: Whether they can design creative solutions while staying maintainable and supportable.
Tell me about a time you found out a workflow you built wasn't being used as intended.
What they are checking: Whether they go back to users, learn why and fix the design or training.
This is a remote role. How do you stay connected to clinicians so you understand their day?
What they are checking: Whether they make the effort to see real workflows instead of building from tickets alone.
What would you do
A clinic leader wants a new workflow live in two weeks. You think it needs six. How do you handle that?
What they are checking: Whether they can push back honestly, explain risk and find a phased path forward.
How do you prioritize when several clinical leaders all say their request is urgent?
What they are checking: Whether they use clear criteria and governance instead of reacting to whoever is loudest.
About the work
This role supports a high-priority outpatient service line in Ambulatory. What ambulatory build have you done, and in what areas?
What they are checking: Whether their ambulatory experience is hands-on build work, not just ticket support.
How do you work with integrated third-party applications when something breaks between Epic and the other system?
What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot interfaces and work with vendors to find the real cause.
Walk me through how you prepare a clinic for operational readiness before a go-live.
What they are checking: Whether they think about training, testing, support and workflow, not just build.
How do you write a proposal that covers feasibility, scalability and cost for a requested change?
What they are checking: Whether they can analyze requests the way leaders need to decide on them.
How do you test a build change so it doesn't affect other ambulatory departments?
What they are checking: Whether they understand shared settings and test the wider impact.
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