Senior Business Applications Analyst - Epic Cadence and Prelude

Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Business Applications Analyst - Epic Cadence and Prelude in the Information Technology department. This position is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.      

In this role, and under general direction, the Senior Business Applications Analyst - Epic Cadence and Prelude formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business applications and industry requirements. Devises or modifies procedures and application configurations to solve complex problems considering software capacity and limitations, operation time, and desired results. Includes analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper 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 moderate budget or of a short to intermediate duration. 

Essential Job Functions  

• Analyze business and user needs  

• Document requirements in business requirement documentation standard format  

• Develop new or revise existing (problematic) system logic or configuration  

• Evaluate most business implications of technology on the current business environment  

• Team leader for projects with moderate budgets, mentors less experienced Business System Application Analysts 

Qualifications  

• Epic Cadence certification  

• Epic Prelude certification  

• Demonstrated expertise within a specialized area of information systems application or application/software implementation  

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and assess work to meet deadlines and to cope in a fast-paced environment 

• Effective project execution and coordination skills with minimal supervision: develop business & technical requirements, implement IT systems, develop and execute test plans, coordinate training and communications, and support go-lives 

• 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 and application configuration methodologies 

• Ability to correlate between business, functional, and technical requirements 

• Strong functional IT, general management consulting, or healthcare business background 

• 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 

• BS or BA degree, computer science or business or equivalent relevant certification in healthcare, business management or information systems   

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an application team 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Epic MyChart 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: Information Technology  

• CBA Code: Non-Union 

Why Join Us

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.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

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.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.