Lead Epic Hospital Billing Analyst

Lead Epic Hospital Billing AnalystJoin 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 FunctionsInstruct, direct, and check the work of other business systems application analystsAnalyze business and user needs and design application configuration and procedures to solve complex business problems given constraintsDocument requirements and systems flow diagramsDesign new application configuration and code to meet business requirements and needsEvaluate business implications of technology on the current business environmentTeam leader for projects with moderate budgets, mentors and leads other Business System/Application AnalystsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent relevant certification in healthcare, business management or information systemsEpic Hospital Billing certificationEffective project management and team leadership skills are required: development and management of detailed project plans, objectives, control methods, and coordination of project team effortsDemonstrated expertise within a specialized area of information systems software implementation and operational managementAbility to prioritize, organize, and assess work in order to meet deadlines and to cope in a fast-paced environmentCapable of working well in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and successfully interacting with others at all levels of the organization, including remote teamsProven ability to manage multiple requests, tasks, and requirementsProven skills in problem solvingExperience in business process mappingExperience defining requirements and software development methodologiesAbility to correlate between business, functional, and technical requirementsSolid interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and effective presentation skillsExperience developing presentations for project workAbility to plan and facilitate meetings with diverse participantsAbility to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor in both normal and pressure situationsMinimal of 10 years of management experience with application configurationPreferred QualificationsEpic Charge Router CertificationEpic Hospital Billing Claims and Remittance CertificationEpic Hospital Billing Charging CertificationEpic Home Health Revenue Cycle CertificationEpic Hospice Revenue Cycle CertificationHealthcare-focused operational experience in business or clinical operations, Healthcare research or Healthcare teaching desiredPosition DetailsJob Type / FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)Shift: DaysLocation: RemoteUnit/Department: IT Clinical Applications – Hyde ParkCBA Code: Non-Union Ingalls Health System