Entry Level Epic Optime Analyst Jobs in California

Salary : $135,990.40 - $169,956.80 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: V401U
Department: Health IT
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 35
Description
San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Electronic Health Record Analyst II - Optime/Anesthesia to, under supervision, provide direct application support and user training for SMC Health's electronic health record (EHR) system; direct, install and maintain EHR applications and related security and interface; support the design, development, implementation, testing, update, integration and maintenance of system configuration, set-up and application tables; determine user, system and application needs and evaluate solutions to address needs; provide data analysis, report development, and technical assistance to system users; and perform related duties as required.
There is currently one regular vacancy in the Health IT Division located in South San Francisco or San Mateo, CA, but may travel/drive throughout the county to perform duties of the job. This position is currently a hybrid position with both on-site and remote work.
The duties of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, analyze, and document business operations and workflows.
• Meets with department customers to assess EHR requests and provide guidance on how to detail business needs.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend improvements and enhancements to operational processes, system automation, and information flows to ensure greater integration of functions within the organization.
• Coordinate security workgroups, ensure integrity of the system's security infrastructure, and provision security for users.
• Serve as the first point of contact for users, customers, and vendors on EHR-related issues; troubleshoot problems and respond to inquiries.
• Support assigned interfaces and ensures that interfaces meet the needs of end users.
• Perform a variety of analytical duties in the design, implementation, and maintenance of EHR information systems or applications.
• Implement testing requirements and process, facilitate end user testing, hardware testing, and maintain test environments.
• Participate in the evaluation of new module releases, test new modules and system upgrades.
• Install or upgrade software applications; and troubleshoot software and application related problems.
• Interact with end users and vendors on project design issues and work to resolve vendor production support issues.
• Respond to customer/user questions and concerns and recommend solutions as needed.
• Provide onsite support during go-lives and system upgrades.
• Participate in developing and/or lead training programs, curriculum and lessons including preparing training materials.
• Keep trainers abreast of new functionality and system changes.
• Analyze data conversion needs.
• Ensure test scripts have been created, reviewed, and updated to reflect proposed workflow solutions.
• Troubleshoot basic user or system problems, address end user questions, and at the II level, provide on-call support on a rotating basis.
• Analyze new functionality in new releases to identify impact, make recommendations and review and test changes.
• Participate in disaster recovery measures.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed, including change management and testing efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Epic certification in Optime/Anesthesia and work experience.
• Advanced expertise working with electronic health records.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably government county health.
• Experience in lifecycle management from project through implementation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in implementation of new application systems.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience in providing consultation services to customers/end-users, with ability to document business and technical problems, and identify requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders to ensure needs are met.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered on the job.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to set priorities and adjust to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a diverse work environment including with staff who provide the care and services for patients/clients.
• Adept at learning and applying newly acquired skills on the job.

Epic certification in one of the modules within the following areas is required:

• OpTime/Anesthesia

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Electronic health record systems, specifically Epic software applications.
• Design, implementation, testing, updating, maintenance, evaluation, and analysis of system configuration, system setup, and application tables.
• Clinical applications and regulatory standards, a wide range of application functionality, content, and associated workflows.
• Customer service principles.
• Policies, procedures, and business operations.
• Principles and procedures in project management and project management methodologies.

Skill/Ability to:

• Interact with and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Learn and retain knowledge of all assigned applications.
• Troubleshoot application issues and system errors.
• Multi-task complex work assignments.
• Follow standards for naming and number conventions and security classifications.
• Configure, implement, maintain, and evaluate Epic modules and platform.
• Design, modify, and implement testing process.
• Create security classification templates.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Prioritize effectively and manage time efficiently.
• Lead meetings and resolve conflicts.
• Perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Become cross-functional in one or more applications.
• Motivate key process stakeholders.
• Travel outside the County for training.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Two years of information technology support experience in a healthcare operation setting, including at least six months of Epic user support experience.
License/Certification:
EHR Analyst II: (1) Epic Certification in Optime/Anesthesia module; and (2) maintain Epic training credentials through Epic's Continuing Epic Education (CEE) program with additional training that must be completed to maintain certifications, proficiencies, and badges.
Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM PSTApplication Screening: Tuesday, September 28, 2026Combined Civil Service & Departmental Panel Interview: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Sarah Huynh (090326) (Electronic Health Record Analyst II V401)
We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

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This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Do you meet this requirement? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the Epic module in which you possess a current certification. Please attach a copy of your certification to your application. If you do not yet possess a current Epic module certification, please enter N/A.
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Describe your experience working as a technology analyst. Be sure to discuss any experience in healthcare and with electronic health records in an analyst role. For each experience include a) your role; b) your responsibilities; c) the setting/work environment; and d) length of time in position.
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Describe your experience working on IT implementation projects. Be sure to discuss any projects in healthcare and/or electronic health records. For each experience include a) your role; b) your responsibilities; c) the size and scope of the project; d) communication with internal/external stakeholders; and e) the outcome(s).
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Provide a specific example that best demonstrates your experience in an application system(s) build. Include a) your role; b) the system and application/module/department you built; c) the specific content or request you were building; and d) the stakeholders/end users/staff directly impacted by the build.
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How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website
• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
• County Hosted Virtual Event
• County Hosted Job Fair
• CalOpps.org
• Civic Match
• College/University Career Center
• Community-based Organization Posting
• Facebook/Instagram
• Friend or Relative
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
• X (formerly called Twitter)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other (Please specify in next question)

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