Lead Epic Beaker Analyst

Job Description
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Lead Epic Beaker Analyst. This position is hybrid and you will need to be based in the Chicagoland area.

As a Lead LIS/Epic Beaker Analyst, you will instruct, prioritize, and quality check the work of other business systems/applications 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 possess full technical knowledge of most phases of system analysis but also consider 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

Instruct, direct, and check the work of other business systems/applications 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

Epic Beaker certification
BS or BA degree, computer science or business or equivalent relevant certification in healthcare, business management or information systems
Minimal of 5 years of experience within an application team, with 2+ years of experience leading an application team
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 to meet deadlines and to cope with 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

Position Details

Job Type / FTE: Full - Time 
Shift: Days
Job Location: Flexible (Hyde Park)
Unit/Department: Information Technology
CBA Code: Non-Union