Epic Cadence Analyst (Information Technologist 3)
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
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Job Summary
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
RuleBackground check on applicants outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA Administrator at or .
Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 combined work experience in multiple areas of assigned responsibility (e.g. infrastructure database administration software development business process analysis) as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
-Or 36 mos. combined work experience in multiple areas of assigned responsibility (e.g. infrastructure database administration software development business process analysis) including 12 mos. combined work experience as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Primary Job Skill: Desktop Support
Technical Skills:Information Technology
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Customer Focus
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Please note: Effective October 1 2025 the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new namethe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals families and communities across the state.
What youll do at DBH:
The Ohio Department for Behavioral Health is seeking a highly skilled Epic Cadence Analyst to support the agencys clinical operational and patientaccess scheduling needs. This role is responsible for the design build configuration optimization and ongoing support of Epic Cadence applications with a focus on ensuring accurate scheduling processes and secure handling of behavioral health patient data.
PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: Epic Systems Application Administration
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft OS
- Serve as the agencys primary Epic Cadence analyst responsible for designing building configuring testing and maintaining Cadence scheduling applications and related infrastructure.
- Analyze existing scheduling workflows access needs and operational requirements; identify gaps and translate business and regulatory needs into functional Cadence build.
- Configure and maintain scheduling environments and access controls to ensure proper handling of behavioral health and sensitivepopulation data in compliance with HIPAA Ohio confidentiality laws and internal privacy policies.
- Coordinate with Epic application teams to validate and reconcile scheduling data; ensure consistency of build across systems and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage the full change lifecycle for Cadence upgrades releases and new implementations including analysis testing validation and golive support.
- Build and maintain scheduling templates appointment types provider/resource records referral workflows and waitlist management tools ensuring alignment with inpatient outpatient and operational behavioral health workflows.
- Collaborate with clinical operational access management compliance and IT stakeholders to gather requirements assess workflow efficiency and deliver improved scheduling solutions.
- Maintain documentation configuration records test scripts and build inventories; serve as a liaison between operational leaders clinical teams compliance officers and IT.
- Participate in Epic workgroups user forums and advisory sessions; stay current with Epic NVTs release notes and industry best practices to identify and implement enhancements.
- Provide crossapplication support for schedulingadjacent Epic modules such as Prelude Grand Central Referrals EpicCare Ambulatory and interoperability workflows as prioritized by leadership.
- Assist with analysis build testing and support across other Epic application areas to ensure alignment of patient record revenue cycle and scheduling data.
- Apply enterprise scheduling knowledge to maintain accuracy and integrity of scheduling data across integrated systems.
- Uphold agency and State IT security policies ensuring all Cadence configurations meet security privacy and accesscontrol standards for behavioral health and sensitive scheduling data.
- Stay current with emerging technologies standards and techniques and acquire new skills as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of agency IT or health information management operations.
This is anhourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union)with a pay range of33on theOCSEAPay Range Schedule.Normal working hours are8:00am to 5:00pm.This position is located within ourOffice of Information Servicesheadquartered at theJames Rhodes State Office Tower 30 East Broad Street 33rd floor Columbus Ohio 43215.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin atStep 1of the pay range schedule listed above with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Epic Cadence Analyst
(Information Technologist 3)
Who we are:
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus Ohio.
DBH Values:
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness second-chance hiring and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect both in the community and within our own team.
Required Experience:
IC
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