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Karen Horner

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Manager - Epic Applications at SSM Health
📍 Greater St. Louis, United States

Karen Horner is the Manager of Epic Applications at SSM Health, overseeing a team of 16 analysts and a wide array of Epic modules. A registered nurse with a Master of Science from Lindenwood University, she leverages her extensive clinical background, including previous roles as an Administrative Director of Nursing at St. Louis University Hospital, to inform her IT leadership.

Her unique career trajectory showcases a transition from high-level clinical leadership in nursing and transplant services to specialized IT application management.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Manager - Epic Applications
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater St. Louis, United States
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Epic Application Management
Manages a team of 16 Epic analysts at SSM Health and is certified in numerous modules including Ambulatory, Phoenix, Kaleidoscope, and Optime.
Clinical to IT Transition
Leverages her past experience as an Administrative Director of Nursing to lead technical application teams, bridging the gap between clinical needs and IT solutions.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Manager - Epic Applications
SSM Health
7-2016 - 7-2025
Epic trainer for optime, anesthesia, radiant. Certified in optime and anesthesia.
St louis university hospital
8-2013 - 7-2025
Administrative Director of Nursing, Inpatient Surgical Services
St. Louis University Hospital
6-2010 - 8-2013
Administrative Director, Transplant Services, GI, GU, Hepatology, Nephrology
St. Louis University Hospital
6-2010 - 1-2012
Nurse Manager II
Saint Louis University Medical Center
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Education
2001 - 2003
Master of Science (M.S.)
Lindenwood University
1983 - 1987
Bachelors of Science
University of Central Missouri
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