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Epic - realistic and honest insight - Anne

Posted: May 02, 2012

Can anyone give me realistic and honest insight as to what effects the Epic electronic record has on employees in the HIM department including transcriptionists, coders, technicians, etc. as well as other employees at doctors' offices. I am contemplating an inside Epic position transferring data from two different electronic record systems into the Epic system. Will this temp position likely be gone after a year or so? I know that a lot of healthcare facilities are moving toward Epic. Epic is a great system and I can see why. Should a former MT just jump ship from healthcare altogether and take a chance on another completely different from this or is this position something that will be an asset? Also, are RN's doing much of the HIM data entry anyway? Sincere replies only. All replies appreciated.

I've seen several ads for MTs that I suspected were - just what you describe. I didnt apply. (nm)

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if you can find a way to use your skills to get out - slave wages

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of this field, do it. That's my 2 cents. Have they offered you the job?

Epic - Epic user

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Anne, I use Epic where I work as an MT. Some of the information can be templated and there are many shortcuts that the providers use, but transcriptionists are still needed. We transcribe partial reports and complete reports based on the provider's preference, many of them are lengthy. We have VR but a lot of the providers don't like it and won't use it. Our work load has lessened but our department still has plenty to do. I personally like Epic Care because there is no need to enter demongraphics, you just transcribe. Our MTs were transferring data in the beginning but none of us have time for that any more because transcription has been so busy. Whether your temp job goes away will depend on the number of patient records you are working with, our data base is huge. Nurses are doing some data entry, but many nurses want hands on patient care, not data entry. Generally the work gets delegated to MTs or HIM employees. I can't address the coding side of Epic except to say that I have a coding background and chose to stay in transcription, but I don't see coders going anywhere. Personally, I wouldn't jump ship. Your temp job could possibly lead to other things. I know many people will advise you to get out while you can but I guess that would depend on your age and how many years you plan to work. I'm getting close to being able to retire so I'm hanging in there. I have a great employer and my situation and experience seem to be different from most of the people on this board. Sorry to be so long winded, but that's my experience with Epic so far.

Epic - pumpernickel

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I guess it partly depends on whether you want/need to jump ship.

If it's a temp position it will probably be gone in a year, but if it's a large medical system they will likely need to retain people to work with it afterwards. Try going to a job search website and typing in Epic. You will get a ton of hits. Having hands-on experience with Epic, especially if you can get a certification once you have been working in it, is gold and may be a great transitioning step for you, if you want a transition.

Where's the benefit in going broke at bottom-level clerical? - You need to train for something that will pay. NM

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Bottom level clerical - Anonymous

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Epic needs trainers and consultants. Learning the system and working at a clerical level would be the first step if a person wanted to advance. Very few people start at the top of the pay scale in any job, even with training.

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