Epic Application Analyst – HIM Hospital Coding

Advocate Aurora Health

Epic application analyst supporting hospital coding and CDI systems for Advocate Health, a nonprofit integrated health system. Configuring workflows, testing applications, training users, and managing upgrades.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business process mapping, analysis, and documentation, with a strong focus on translating user requirements into functional specifications. Proficient in managing application configurations, testing, and providing user training within clinical environments.

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Business Process MappingEpic CertificationAcceptance TestingProject ManagementWorkflow Analysis

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Hard Skills

Business Process ReengineeringData Flow DiagramsTest PlansFunctional SpecificationsSystem ConfigurationUser Requirements AnalysisClinical Process ImprovementDocumentation DevelopmentChange ManagementTechnical Specifications

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem ResolutionWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareEpic ApplicationsHealthcare ApplicationsOperating SystemsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEPIC Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical EnvironmentHealthcare ApplicationsUser TrainingSystem TestingApplication Upgrades

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, map, measure, analyze, and improve routine to moderately complex clinical and business processes, problems, and information requirements for assigned Epic applications
Perform current and future workflow analysis and map critical business processes using business process reengineering techniques, industry standards, and best practices
Prepare business requirements documentation using case diagrams, data flow diagrams, data models, and object models
Evaluate whether proposed solutions meet business and clinical needs
Translate user requirements into functional and technical design specifications and review them with users
Prioritize requirements based on business needs and discuss technological impacts
Configure applicable systems to meet business requirements
Develop test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Conduct unit, integration, system, and end-user acceptance testing; track problem reports and document outcomes
Provide client and support training by developing training materials and training trainers and end users
Monitor system functionality and clinical and business processes, instituting changes as needed
Explain assigned applications and related systems to users and assist them with full application functionality and process flow
Develop and maintain product documentation, workflows, requirements, specifications, installation instructions, test procedures, user manuals, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines
Complete change and quality control documentation
Communicate project status and upgrades to clinic users, including potential delays or downtime
Manage multiple user requests and balance priorities
Schedule and manage application version upgrades
Serve as a resource for assigned applications and assist with support and troubleshooting
Respond to user calls as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or related field
Typically requires 3 years in an IT or clinical environment
Experience with business process mapping, analysis, defining business and user requirements, acceptance testing, and documentation
Obtain EPIC certification(s) within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements as required by the department
Experience using applications, operating systems, and databases, including basic hardware, platform, connectivity, and interface design
Experience in Epic and other healthcare applications
Project management experience and ability to use project management software
Ability to work with minimal supervision, balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and complete assignments timely
Organizational and analytical skills
Strong problem and issue resolution skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work closely with healthcare application users, vendors, and technical professionals
Ability to translate user requirements into system specifications
Understanding of change management practices and procedures
Understanding of technical components and how they relate to applications
Ability to perform work-related travel
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs
Well-being programs