How to Become An Epic Analyst | With Ten

[@joelstille2314]

I am currently a clinical professional in the hospital setting and contemplating this move. This video has been a great review of the transition and helped me see it as a possibility

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Thank you for your feedback Joel. Good look on the transition. The only caveat is that it's harder to get sponsored these days. We've posted a follow up video with another EPIC Consultant for more insight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqXfmmFn7p8Y7M

[@vincentabc4463]

My ques65 is "how did TEN build his resume to attract the attention of the HR?

[@nikkimatlock1376]

MLS (ASCP) here as well! So glad to find this. I’m ready to move on

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Best of luck Nikki!

[@CarlLovesTopps]

I've been trying to find a way to get my foot in the door with Epic since 2015 and have not had a lucky break yet. Hoping that will change soon as I am skilling up in IT and programming, and have 20+ years of pharmacy experience.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Carl, we wish you the best of luck. We know someone personally that has been trying since 2012 but didn't get the opportunity until this year. I believe there is another KZbin channel and website that focuses specifically on EPIC Pharmacy. We'll try to find the links for you.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Here is the Yotube: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y328n2RoqdWajJY Here is the website we found with a few course: pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com/courses/introductorycourse/ Not sure if this is helpful or not. But figured we'd share. Good luck and happy holidays! 😊

[@CarlLovesTopps]

@@HealthTechnologywithBeek thank you very much. Been trying skill up and snoop for opportunities in my free time, this will help

[@JoliefleurXO]

Hello. I currently work for an employer who uses Epic. I plan to speak with my manager or HR to gain insight in regards to sponsorship. If all things go well, is a sphynx/assessment test required before being accepted to the Epic training program? I cannot seem to find the answer to that specifically.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Good luck. In our experience, and the experience of my peers the sphynx test was required before getting accepted. However, as applicants, we never found out the results or how we did. It was a difficult test and it seems the scoring was based on logic, critical thinking and how we came to the answer rather than just right/wrong.

[@lashondabattle2627]

Great! Thanks for sharing. There’s hope for individuals with healthcare experience like myself to land a job using EPIC. Wish everyone the best who’s interested.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Best of luck LaShonda!

[@TheBella0948]

Amazing Ten! I graduated from Stony Brook CLS as well.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

What year ;)

[@canikahwoods5856]

So basically it’s about who you know not what you know

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Perhaps a combination of both. And luck.

[@puddingsimpson5728]

No because you still have to get the training and “pass” the certification.

[@nikkimatlock1376]

Not really.. we have RN analyst running our epic right now and it’s a nightmare in the lab. They have no idea what we need on our side.

[@stewtech]

Please make a video on epic certification topics

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Stewtech. We will reach out to Ten to see if we can get a follow up video.

[@martaginalabama9689]

I am interested in getting into this field. I have work experience in health care. I worked in the lab for two years and have BS in Health Informatics and information management. I worked as a help desk analyist for a hospital for two years as well. How can I get myself in the door in the hospitals if I don’t have certification?

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Marta G in Alabama. From speaking with EPIC analysts, it seems that you will first need to be sent to training by the hospital you work for. You wouldn't be able to get training on your own. If the hospital you work for has EPIC implemented, then perhaps you can ask your manager if there is opportunity for you to get sponsored. We just posted a follow up video with an EPIC consultant who provides some further insight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqXfmmFn7p8Y7M

[@ewayjeng1]

Just applied for an epic analyst program wish me luck lol

[@OnSiteTvee]

Mind sending me a link?

[@ewayjeng1]

@@OnSiteTvee the job closed and I recently found out I wasn’t accepted

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

It is no easy journey... but persistence can pay off. Best of luck in your future applications.

[@brittanyjackson6782]

Hi I’m an healthcare worker and of course we used epic and it’s been 4 years using the system . Could I be a epic analyst?

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Brittany. The Epic analysts I've asked have told me it's difficult but not impossible. Check out the other two interviews about EPIC we have on our channel. Hope it may help answer your question better.

[@Helptosave-uc1pc]

I really like the editing 🫶🏽

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

It took me hours 😭 lol

[@vaishu6479]

i am currently working as a Process executive -AR (AR-Caller) and i am using EPIC software in my office can i able to land my career in EPIC analyst

[@Rayanaadra]

Excellent job, Ten! I'm looking forward to part 2.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Rayana. We have not interviewed Ten a second time but we did recently interview another EPIC professional, Vince. Here are the links below. Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHTCZKZsiKZohdk Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqXfmmFn7p8Y7M

[@carmenfaaiu7455]

Any tips on how to become Healthy Planet certified? I work for a huge healthcare system and have an MPH, and am interested in building my skills toward the position of Healthy Planet Analyst.

[@Rayanaadra]

Look into proficiencies on Epic's userweb.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Carmen, we will ask Ten these questions when we follow up with him.

[@dexter2203]

I have experience 2 Yrs experience in IT but not in medical So how can I get into epic it analyst role ?? What do they ask in an interview ??

[@shainad.8652]

Do he have contact info? I’d literally pay to get some help with my Inpatient certification!! 🙏🏾

[@Rayanaadra]

Aw. What help do you need?

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Shaina sorry, we asked but they don't do private coaching. We are a little late on this reply so hopefully you are already certified and living your best life right now.

[@stewtech]

What topics are on the epic certification?

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Sorry we did not get to ask these on our follow-up interviews. We will try again next time.

[@CS-er9xv]

I'm taking my sphinx test on Friday 😩 can you tell me how I can prepare for the programming portion (I'm an MLS with no IT experience) And is the math super hard or just word problems?

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hello. Asked a few EPIC analysts and consultants but unfortunately they've never heard of the Sphinx test. Guess it wasn't around 10 years ago. Perhaps this site and the comments on it can be helpful for you. thepharmacistlife.com/requirements-for-epic-certification-the-epic-sphinx-test/ Best of luck on your exam Friday! 👍

[@XavierMacX]

You're in luck that I'm trolling some of these videos in advance of my new analyst position I start on Tuesday :) I just took the Sphinx a month or so ago and passed. The bad news is that it's as hard as they say -- the good news is that you just need to be able to think well, and be decent with logical reasoning and language. I can't say too much specifically, since Epic has (rightfully) a lot of privacy and agreements that you are made to sign in order to not leak these things, but I can give you a few general tips that I've seen other "official" people say publicly: 1) The programming language you're given is a made-up language for the test. They will teach it to you through the questions in the test and then they test your ability to learn that info on the fly and implement it. This was the hardest part for me, as even thoughI have a math degree, I do not have much programming experience outside of very basic stuff. This should give you comfort... you really don't need any programming experience, except maybe familiarity with the IDEAS of programming. 2) The second two portions can vary, but basically think of language/word, logic, and graph/chart problems that you may find on something like the GRE or LSAT. The test is timed, and they purposefully make the time limits tough. I did not finish all the questions on the third portion even though I was pretty fast on the first two, yet I still "passed". So don't fret too much. You definitely don't need to be perfect. Also be prepared to never find out exactly how you did. They have internal scoring metrics, but you will either be told you passed or failed. In some cases you may get more information if you passed on how "well" you passed, but I can't say much more than that. Good luck! Don't stress, get sleep, and you will be fine :)

[@XavierMacX]

Also the link that HeathIT with BeekAE posted is still pretty good considering most of the comments are a couple years old. I briefly read through and they still hold true in 2022 it seems. Good luck again.

[@CS-er9xv]

@@XavierMacX thank you so much! How long is the time limit? 2 hrs? My recruiter said to try not to take longer than an hour or the questions get harder..whatever that means lol

[@CS-er9xv]

@@XavierMacX also, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm super happy for you

[@Msimportant1111]

Can a certified Coding Specialist who has B.S Health Science, coded in 3M ,RIS-IC ,and ED coding become a EPIC Analyst.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hello that sounds like a very impressive background. Perhaps the RIS-IC experience can be useful for the EPIC Radiant and Cupid modules. The ED for the EPIC ASAP module. Skill wise it seems you have a stronger chance than most. Still the hard part is obtaining the cert itself. Here are the 3 ways to get certified below. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6ibhJd5Yq18mLM

[@Msimportant1111]

@@HealthTechnologywithBeek thank you so much for this valuable information. I am not a fan of medical coding it is a dead end job. I want to expand my Horzion !!!!!

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

@@Msimportant1111 Best of luck sir

[@Dinklebergggggggg]

Wow this is the exact same route I took

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Love it!

[@HiMyNameIsAllen]

This video is one hundred percent

[@Jriss3]

100 percent

[@ahneste472]

Basically its who you know. Not everyone has that privilege

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Sadly yes, sometimes who you know matters more than just hard work alone. However it's good to continue to network, be persistent, stay positive. You never know. 🤞

[@scottaleman2577]

This isn’t helpful.

[@HealthTechnologywithBeek]

Hi Scott. Sorry this didn't help. Do you have any specific questions for our consultants?