Informatics Analyst
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Informatics Analyst (EpicCare Ambulatory/Inpatient) in the Data Science & Analytics department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity, and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
The Informatics Analyst (EpicCare Ambulatory/Inpatient) is responsible for serving as a coordinating analyst on designated information systems, informatics, technology-focused, and quality evaluations and initiatives. The Informatics Analyst works as a liaison with clinical staff, including physicians, nurses, and professional allied healthcare workers, to help understand and optimize information technology systems. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary workers to craft operational and quality solutions for medical translation, pharmacy, and other services. The position performs data aggregation, analysis, data presentations, and administrative tasks related to the coordination of proposed and existing projects. The role may serve as lead and/or provide guidance on designated projects.
Essential Job Functions
Provide project coordination support and leadership for designated information systems, informatics, technology-focused, and quality evaluations and initiatives.
EMR system analysis and design
Supports strategic initiatives and projects, including collaborating with physicians and staff, collecting and analyzing data, developing summary reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
Experience with hospital information systems and Epic builds strongly preferred
Epic application certification (EpicCare Ambulatory or EpicCare Inpatient) strongly preferred
Two or more years of post-undergraduate experience in a clinical setting, leadership, project management role with proven results, or equivalent
Knowledge of the US health care system
Strong analytical skills (Excel and Access experience required) and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to use analytic software, report generating software, and analyzing/handling large databases
Ability to prioritize and achieve goals of multiple simultaneous projects
Basic presentation creation skills (PowerPoint skills)
Demonstrated ability to understand complex metrics/drivers related to patient care
Self-motivated, able to plan and organize tasks across multiple projects, and ability to meet deadlines
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time
Shift: Day
Location: Remote
Department: Data Science & Analytics
CBA Code: Non-Union
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.
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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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The Informatics Analyst (EpicCare Ambulatory/Inpatient) is responsible for serving as a coordinating analyst on designated information systems, informatics, technology-focused, and quality evaluations and initiatives. The Informatics Analyst works as a liaison with clinical staff, including physicians, nurses, and professional allied healthcare workers, to help understand and optimize information technology systems. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary workers to craft operational and quality solutions for medical translation, pharmacy, and other services. The position performs data aggregation, analysis, data presentations, and administrative tasks related to the coordination of proposed and existing projects. The role may serve as lead and/or provide guidance on designated projects.
Essential Job Functions
Provide project coordination support and leadership for designated information systems, informatics, technology-focused, and quality evaluations and initiatives.
EMR system analysis and design
Supports strategic initiatives and projects, including collaborating with physicians and staff, collecting and analyzing data, developing summary reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
Experience with hospital information systems and Epic builds strongly preferred
Epic application certification (EpicCare Ambulatory or EpicCare Inpatient) strongly preferred
Two or more years of post-undergraduate experience in a clinical setting, leadership, project management role with proven results, or equivalent
Knowledge of the US health care system
Strong analytical skills (Excel and Access experience required) and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to use analytic software, report generating software, and analyzing/handling large databases
Ability to prioritize and achieve goals of multiple simultaneous projects
Basic presentation creation skills (PowerPoint skills)
Demonstrated ability to understand complex metrics/drivers related to patient care
Self-motivated, able to plan and organize tasks across multiple projects, and ability to meet deadlines
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time
Shift: Day
Location: Remote
Department: Data Science & Analytics
CBA Code: Non-Union
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.
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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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