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Hey everyone,

I recently received an invitation to take the Sphinx Test (Epic Readiness Assessment) for an Epic Bridges position at a major, top-tier healthcare system on the East Coast.

I’m really excited about this opportunity, but I have a few questions for those who have gone through the process or currently work as Epic analysts. For context, I have a background in pharmacy, a master's in health economics, and about 1.5 years of direct experience as an EHR analyst working on pharmacy modules for a competing system (Cerner/Oracle Health), all from India.

I'd love some insight on a few things:

**How hard is the Sphinx Test for Bridges?** I know it involves a Technical Learning Assessment with a mock programming language, plus some cognitive/math logic sections. Given my background as a Cerner analyst, will my brain already be wired for this, or should I heavily study specific logic puzzles?

**Interview Steps Post-Sphinx:** If I clear the benchmark scores, how many rounds of interviews are standard for a major academic medical center? Is it usually just a hiring manager interview, or should I prepare for multiple panel rounds?

**Epic Bridges Certification Logistics:** The job description says I need to get certified within 120 days of hire. For those hired recently, is Epic training happening fully virtually nowadays, or are health systems still paying to send you to Verona, Wisconsin for the initial classes? If it's in-person, how long do you usually stay out there?

I'm scheduled to take the assessment early next week, so any tips on speed vs. accuracy, or what to expect during the process, would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I'm a recent graduate who has been job searching for a few months, and I just got an offer from Epic for a QM role as well as an offer from a college to be in ResLife (I know, very different roles, I've had a weird time). I studied English in college so neither is really applicable, but I'm wondering if anyone, particularly QM's, have advice or can tell me more about their experience at Epic. I've heard a pretty mixed bag about it, and I know my brother worked as a PM for a year and hated it, but I've also heard QM is better.

Epic is more prestigious and possibly slightly better for my career than the other job, but I'm not sure which to take.

I have to decide by next week, so any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Hi guys,

I just want to get an idea of the salary between a PM and QM.

And what is the pay rise like each year?

Thanks team!!

Hi, newish hire here! I’ve been curious and a bit paranoid (not because I’m doing anything, lol, it’s just kind of my default) about time logging stuff. I’ve heard both sides of the spectrum: Epic is big brother and there are always cameras/ you’re always being monitored, as well as Epic doesn’t care to check at all and you can just log extra half hours of teams/email if you have a slow day. So, here are my burning questions:

Do they have you add your license plate to your Guru profile so they can track when you come in/leave using cameras in the parking garages?

Additionally, is the time spent on your laptop tracked to see when and for how long you log in/ use it per day?

Do they care to/ can they verify what you’re logging time for by monitoring your laptop somehow? (Like a screen time breakdown)? Someone mentioned that this only ever happens really if you hit a certain threshold, like reddit for 6 hours at work

Any other info you have about stuff like this is appreciated too!! Thanks :)

Hello, I recently downloaded the latest version of Fortnite but am unable to get it to work properly. Is there a support manual or tricks that someone can point me to?
TIA

Let's say that someone is hypothetically planning on starting a graduate academic program in July/August 2027. They work in a customer-facing role and so will likely have one or more customer assignments at any given point in their tenure.

When this person informs their TL that they are pursuing this path, how much longer are they typically allowed to stay on their projects before their end date? I presume that shortly after that initial conversation happens, an end date is set. Is the gap between the initial conversation and that end date typically 1 month, 3 months, etc? Let's assume that this person is slightly above average in their role.

I’m currently planning on quitting to pursue a postbacc program, but I need to prep before the program starts. To have enough time, I need to quit in the next couple months. I was hoping to see the install through, but is it worse to quit right after I get back from command center since I was supposed to be the new TS’s advisor?

over the past month, 3 of my favorite co-workers have announced they are leaving. this includes someone i work with on a daily basis and felt very close to + someone i was romantically involved with

i know coworkers leaving is so normal, but it feels like im losing my friends at a rapid pace. doesn’t help that 3/3 people i have dated since starting this job have left this job and moved away, heavily contributing to ending the relationship.

it just feels like it’s hard to create deep friendships and relationships with people here. everyone leaves. it’s disheartening. i know this must be normal, but i also feel like im being overly sensitive. how do other people deal with this? do i just need to buck up and get used to it?

Current TS and given that being a TS isn't actually an engineering job, how meaningful to your resume are the "technical" skills? It's just interesting how the word "technical" gets used a lot and I feel like this vaguely mostly refers to understanding one's application (and understanding how things like rules and extensions work), Chronicles and data structures in Epic, and M code. So broadly like software skills in a way. While this isn't engineering nor computer science, what value would another company or degree program see in these "technical" skills?

Basically title. I'm starting in September and mostly looking at either downtown or the Hilldale area - and I'm open to living with up to one roommate. I'd like to be somewhere clean and reasonably new, so would appreciate any advice you guys can provide. Thanks so much in advance!!

Also side question, how bad is student housing to live in? We were told during the webinar to avoid it, but I just turned 21 so I'm not too far removed from that whole situation, and there are some really good-looking student places on the west part of downtown.

I will be taking the Sphinx exam soon and was curious what type of math is included? I applied for the PM position and have prior experience in python coding/ did well in English/language comprehension on my ACT but have never been strong at math. Is there any specific math topics I couch touch up on? ( algebra, percentages, etc.) I am in desperate need of a job so any advice will help!

Any advise?

I recently found out that I have access to Epic UserWeb through my employer. I currently work in the research department at a hospital, where I handle medical coding and clinical trial billing. My goal is to transition into an Epic Analyst role. Where should I start, and how can I make the most of my access to UserWeb? What resources, training, or learning paths would you recommend for someone with my background who wants to become an Epic Analyst?

I'm finishing my MBA in Seattle, I have about a decade of work experience...am thinking of trying to get more into technical/medical side of management and view Epic as a segue into that. I understand it's a lot of travel and young people, but just curious.

Hey guys,
I got into the final interview for the PM role overseas. Can anyone share some tips and the agenda?

Also since I’m doing a virtual interview am I allow to show a short clip (10-20 second) in my presentation?

Thanks!!