MEDITECH Analyst - ORM / SUR

Position Summary CereCore is seeking an experienced MEDITECH Expanse Surgery (SUR) Analyst to support the Operating Room (OR) service line, with a strong emphasis on OR preference card build, optimization, and ongoing maintenance. This role plays a critical part in supporting the MEDITECH Magic upgrade to Expanse initiative for HCA. This position requires a hands-on consultant who is deeply embedded in perioperative workflows and comfortable executing a high volume of detailed build work under aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate partners closely with facility-based OR analysts, clinical leaders, and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate configuration, validated changes, and optimized workflows that support safe and efficient surgical services. This role will support complex, facility-specific scenarios and preference card standardization efforts that may not have been encountered in prior deployments, making strong analytical, communication, documentation, and coaching skills essential. This position is fully remote; however, occasional travel (1-2 trips per quarter) will be required to support client or project needs. Responsibilities • Perform hands-on build, configuration, optimization, and maintenance within the MEDITECH Surgery (SUR) module. • Support OR, PACU, and same-day surgery workflows across MEDITECH Magic and Expanse environments. • Participate in Expanse On-Prem and Cloud preparedness activities, including validation, cleanup, and workflow optimization. • Preference Card Management • Lead and/or support OR preference card build, cleanup, standardization, and ongoing maintenance. • Configure surgeon-specific and procedure-based preference cards, ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with clinical practice. • Collaborate closely with facility OR analysts and clinical partners to validate preference card changes and ensure operational readiness. • Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and optimize preference card content while accommodating facility-specific requirements. • Work closely with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to design and implement workflows aligned with best practices. • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing functional guidance on system capabilities, workflow design, and optimization opportunities. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project timelines, task status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies. • Manage and execute assigned tasks independently with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and accountability. • Develop clear, high-quality documentation, build specifications, and project deliverables for internal and external use. • Support project planning activities, including estimating level of effort and understanding deliverables and dependencies. • Share knowledge through peer collaboration, mentoring, and informal training. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by incorporating lessons learned into project methodologies and department practices. • Communicate requirements effectively to development, testing, education, and training teams. Requirements • 5+ years of MEDITECH experience, with a strong focus on the Surgery (SUR) module. • Experience across MEDITECH Magic, Client/Server, MEDITECH 5.6, and/or Expanse platforms. • Demonstrated hands-on experience with OR preference card build, organization, and maintenance. • Strong understanding of perioperative and OR surgical services workflows. • Proven experience supporting complex local build and facility-specific workflow configuration. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong documentation, organizational, and time-management skills. • Ability to create project deliverables independently and provide functional and technical guidance to others. • Professional demeanor with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and customer service orientation. • Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. • Commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives. Preferred Qualifications • Clinical licensure (RN, LPN) not required, but clinical experience is beneficial. • Background as a surgery scheduler or familiarity with surgical services operations. • Teacher/coach mindset with patience and approachability. • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-IT clinical partners Education • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. • Clinical education or formal training related to perioperative services or surgical workflows preferred. • Ongoing professional development or certifications related to MEDITECH, clinical informatics, or healthcare IT preferred.