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Epic Chronicles Developer information

What is an Epic Chronicles Developer?

An Epic Chronicles Developer is a specialized software developer who works on the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system, specifically focusing on the Chronicles database. Chronicles is Epic's proprietary hierarchical database used to store patient and clinical information. Epic Chronicles Developers are responsible for designing, coding, and maintaining custom workflows, reports, and integrations within the Epic system. They often collaborate with healthcare organizations to optimize data storage, retrieval, and overall system performance, ensuring that the EHR meets clinical and operational needs.

What are some common challenges faced by an Epic Chronicles Developer when customizing workflows for healthcare organizations?

Epic Chronicles Developers often encounter challenges when tailoring workflows to fit the unique needs of healthcare organizations, such as balancing system standardization with customization requests from clinicians. They must ensure that modifications do not disrupt existing functionalities or compliance standards. Collaborating closely with clinical and IT teams is essential to gather requirements and validate changes, while also managing version upgrades and data migration. Staying current with Epic's evolving tools and best practices is key to overcoming these challenges and delivering optimal solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Epic Chronicles Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Epic Chronicles Developer, you need a strong background in software development, database management, and healthcare IT, usually supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with Epic's Chronicles database, familiarity with programming languages like Caché or MUMPS, and relevant Epic certifications are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with clinical and technical teams. These skills and qualifications are critical to ensure accurate customization, integration, and maintenance of Epic systems, directly impacting healthcare data integrity and workflow efficiency.

What is the difference between Epic Chronicles Developer vs Epic Clarity Developer?

AspectEpic Chronicles DeveloperEpic Clarity Developer
Required CredentialsEpic certifications, developer experienceEpic certifications, data analysis skills
Work EnvironmentHealthcare IT, Epic EHR systemsHealthcare IT, Epic data reporting
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, health systems using EpicHospitals, health systems with Epic Clarity
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Epic Chronicles Developer primarily focuses on customizing and developing within the Epic Chronicles platform, which manages clinical and administrative data. The Epic Clarity Developer specializes in building and maintaining data warehouses and reporting tools using Epic Clarity. While both roles require Epic certifications and work in healthcare IT environments, the Chronicles Developer emphasizes clinical data management, whereas the Clarity Developer concentrates on data reporting and analytics.

What states have the most Epic Chronicles Developer jobs? States with the most job openings for Epic Chronicles Developer jobs include:

UKG Pro- Sr. Systems Analyst- 40hr

Connecticut Children's

Hartford, CT

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Connecticut Children's Medical Center rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

201st of 994 rated hospitals


Job description

The Sr Business Systems Analyst (UKG Pro WFM) provides functional and operational support for the organization's workforce management systems, including UKG Pro WFM (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions) and the legacy Kronos Workforce Central environment. This role is responsible for system configuration, maintenance, testing, and issue resolution across Timekeeping, Absence Management, Advanced Scheduling, and Accruals. The analyst partners with HR, Payroll, IT, and operational leaders to support workforce processes, ensure system integrity, and maintain compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The role also supports ongoing enhancements and workforce technology initiatives within the department.

Preferred qualifications for this role include;

  • BA/BS in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or, in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of relevant experience
  • 4+ years of experience with UKG Pro WFM (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
  • 2+ years of experience with Oracle HCM
  • Experience supporting system migrations or platform transitions
  • Healthcare workforce management experience
  • Certification(s) in Dell Boomi
  • Certified Workforce Management Analyst
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team. 

Education and/or Experience Required:

  • Education Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.
  • Experience Required: Four to seven years' relevant experience within a healthcare environment highly desired or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and capability. Two to five years IT Analyst experience highly desired. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, etc).

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

  • Education Preferred: BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related Health Care field is strongly preferred.

License and/or Certification Required:

  • For Epic applications teams, at least one relevant Epic certification is required as outlined in the Epic certification policy. Additional Epic certifications may be required (Chronicles, SQL, etc) in order to support higher complexity projects or issues. For non-Epic applications, a relevant certification is desired, if available.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of project development life cycle methodologies desired.
  • A demonstrated knowledge of cross application/system workflow and data relationships is required.
  • Web-based technologies, processes, and analytics
  • Employing software quality assurance and testing concepts, techniques, industry best practices, tools and standards.
  • Best practices in Nurse Scheduling, Time and Attendance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Labor Analytics is preferred.

Ability to:

  • Employ software quality assurance and testing concepts, techniques, industry best practices, tools and standards.
  • A Senior Systems Analyst is a senior contributor with similar responsibilities as the Systems Analyst, but with a greater degree of complexity. A Senior Systems Analyst may be involved in some leadership activities and also:
    • Analyzes and defines systems information requirements and objectives for application and systems enhancements or replacements.
    • Employs comprehensive analytical skills to define system information requirements and objectives for system, application, and interface maintenance or enhancement requests and communicate to clients and programmer/ build staff.
    • Prepares written documentation of the need for application changes or replacements and coordinates staff and manages multiple projects or large tasks for their implementation.
    • Prepares written documentation in support of systems enhancements and replacements.
    • Identifies and works collaboratively to resolve interface issues between different vendor systems.
    • Develops, implements, documents and validates comprehensive test plans of relevant application components and related interfaces.
    • Devises and conducts pre- and post-project benchmarking metrics for moderate to complex projects.
    • Participates in the system selection process, including needs assessment, RFP and vendor selection.
  • May be required to travel to/from and work in the various CCMC locations, including patient care areas. May be required to travel for mandatory certifications. May be required to represent IT and/or present to various Hospital Clinical and/or Operations Committees.
  • Understand and comply with all enterprise and IS departmental information security policies, procedures and standards.
  • Support the integration of information security in the development, design, and implementation of Hospital Technology Resources that process, transmit, or store CT Children's information.
  • Support all compliance activities related to state, federal regulatory requirements, healthcare accreditation standards, and all other applicable regulations that govern the use and disclosure of patient, financial, or other confidential information.

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