systems analyst cert/programs

[dmjacobsen]

I was thinking maybe there would be a private online company that offers epic or Cerner education even if they’re not affiliated with epic or Cerner. I feel like company’s may hire just based on the fact you have knowledge of how the system works and a basic understanding of what the job entails. I’ve had no luck finding any type of education like that though

Nope. So, a couple of cold, hard facts:
1) You will not find a reputable company that offers "unofficial" Epic training, as it's essentially of zero value because;
2) The Epic certification itself is valued more than the knowledge of how to actually make Epic work.

Why? Because most hiring managers have absolutely no clue as to what the day to day work involves, so Epic certification is their only benchmark by which to judge.

If you're not getting any bites on a direct-entry application for an Epic analyst position, you have a couple of options:
1) If it's feasible to relocate, expand your job search. My organization has hired many non-Epic certified folks from outside of our immediate geographic region based on clinical experience and aptitude. Unfortunately, there was no relocation bonus for these people, so it was a risky move to be sure.
2) Consider applying for a position with an organization that is live on Epic or soon to implement, which is in your wife's current skillset. In 6 months (or whatever the minimum transfer time frame is for the employer), apply for an open Epic position.

Outside of this, there is no surefire way to get directly into an Epic position with a company that you don't already work for, unless you have great contacts. Does your wife know anyone -- and I mean anyone -- at the organization she is applying at? It's very possible that her app is getting sent to the circular file long before it even hits the hiring manager, so if she knows anyone that can at least get the app in front of a manager, it would help tremendously.