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Epic Cogito Business Analyst I     
Job Code: 28794    

Position Summary
The Cogito Business Analyst (CBA) leads the development of advanced analytics solutions that support clinical, operational, and financial decision-making. This role requires strong proficiency in Epic reporting tools and Power BI, along with ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. By translating business needs into scalable data products and coordinating efforts between IT, clinical, and administrative stakeholders, the position ensures delivery of high-impact insights that drive organizational performance and strategic outcomes. 

Responsibilities
•    Designs and develops interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Epic tools (Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Radar), and other BI platforms
•    Works with subject matter experts and project application teams to identify the needs of report consumers; prioritizes and implements new reports and change requests
•    Translates complex business requirements into scalable data models and visualizations
•    Uses Reporting Workbench extract framework to build and deliver in-scope extracts
•    Collaborates with subject matter experts and Analytics Engineers to design specifications for highly technical report requests and extracts
•    Maintains and enhances Epic Cogito (SlicerDicer) data models and metadata in alignment with governance standards
•    Integrates data from Epic and non-Epic sources (SQL Server, HRIS, Midas, etc.) to support enterprise-wide analytics
•    Assists the principal trainer, if staffed at Kootenai, with developing training curriculum and training power reporting users; directly provides additional end-user training as needed
•    Participates in system upgrades, testing, and optimization of reporting environments
•    Maintains data integrity and security for assigned applications and systems
•    Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations, and other reporting changes as assigned
•    Partners with quality, operational, and business leaders on report design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial, and efficiency needs
•    Performs other related duties as assigned 
•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field 
•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
•    Bachelors’ degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience required
•    Minimum 3 years of analytics experience required
•    Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required 
•    Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; the employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
•    Epic certification and accreditation in Data Courier Badge, Caboodle Data Model, Cogito Project Manager, Quality Badges, and Cogito Tools Admin preferred
•    Other required system application training/certifications to complete assigned work as necessary
•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred 
•    Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
•    Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
•    Knowledge of Healthcare information systems

Working Conditions
•    Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
•    Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
•    Must be able to maintain a sitting position
•    Typical equipment used in an office job
•    Repetitive movements
•    Remote eligible

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.


• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees


• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth


• Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%


• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials


• Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps


• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories


• And an employee referral bonus program


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Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.