Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Lead Epic Hospital Billing Analyst for the IT Clinical Applications department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity, and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
In this role, the Lead Epic Hospital Billing Analyst will instruct, prioritize, and quality check the work of other HB business systems/application analysts. Formulate and define systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business applications and industry requirements. Design and modify application configuration and code to solve complex problems considering technology and business needs. Includes analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirements specifications. Not only possesses full technical knowledge of most phases of system analysis but also considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Acts as a team leader for projects with a moderate budget or of a short to intermediate duration.
Essential Job Functions
Instruct, direct, and check the work of other business systems application analysts
Analyze business and user needs and design application configuration and procedures to solve complex business problems given constraints
Document requirements and systems flow diagrams
Design new application configuration and code to meet business requirements and needs
Evaluate business implications of technology on the current business environment
Team leader for projects with moderate budgets, mentors and leads other Business System/Application Analysts
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant certification in healthcare, business management or information systems
Epic Hospital Billing certification
Effective project management and team leadership skills are required: development and management of detailed project plans, objectives, control methods, and coordination of project team efforts
Demonstrated expertise within a specialized area of information systems software implementation and operational management
Ability to prioritize, organize, and assess work in order to meet deadlines and to cope in a fast-paced environment
Capable of working well in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and successfully interacting with others at all levels of the organization, including remote teams
Proven ability to manage multiple requests, tasks, and requirements
Proven skills in problem solving
Experience in business process mapping
Experience defining requirements and software development methodologies
Ability to correlate between business, functional, and technical requirements
Solid interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and effective presentation skills
Experience developing presentations for project work
Ability to plan and facilitate meetings with diverse participants
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor in both normal and pressure situations
Minimal of 10 years of management experience with application configuration
Preferred Qualifications
Epic Charge Router Certification
- Epic Hospital Billing Claims and Remittance Certification
- Epic Hospital Billing Charging Certification
- Epic Home Health Revenue Cycle Certification
- Epic Hospice Revenue Cycle Certification
Healthcare-focused operational experience in business or clinical operations, Healthcare research or Healthcare teaching desired
Position Details
Job Type / FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days
Location: Remote
Unit/Department: IT Clinical Applications – Hyde Park
CBA Code: Non-Union
Company
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in healthcare, business management, or information systems; Epic Hospital Billing certification; 10+ years management experience with application configuration; project management and team leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- leading analyst team
- designing configurations
- documenting requirements
Skills & Tools
Epic
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 127,300 – 148,500 / year
- Languages: English
About UChicago Medicine
A comprehensive academic medical center providing superior healthcare and advancing medical innovation. — Industry: Healthcare