Informatics Analyst

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

8h • Remote

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Informatics Analyst 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 ) 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees