Epic Application Analyst - Hospital Billing

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November 04, 2025

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rev Cycle & Pt Flow IT Servs

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $34.61 - $51.57 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Are you passionate about optimizing healthcare through technology and financial accuracy? Join Rush University Medical Center as an Epic Application Analyst – Hospital Billing, where you’ll play a vital role in improving patient care and operational efficiency through expert management of our Epic Hospital Billing application.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with clinical, financial, and operational stakeholders to design, build, and support Epic solutions that ensure accurate billing, smooth revenue cycle operations, and a seamless patient experience. You’ll analyze workflows, implement enhancements, and troubleshoot complex issues to keep our systems running efficiently and in alignment with industry best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Epic professional who thrives on problem-solving, values collaboration, and wants to make a tangible impact in healthcare technology. At Rush, you’ll find a culture rooted in excellence, compassion, and continuous learning—where your expertise in Epic Hospital Billing contributes directly to our mission of improving the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, designs, implements, maintain, and provide ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
  • Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
  • Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
  • Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
  • Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
  • Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Configures vendor applications and products.
  • Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
  • Defines and documents user requirements.
  • Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
  • Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
  • Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
  • Provides on-site user support during implementations.
  • Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
  • Audits data entered by end users.
  • Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
  • Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
  • Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 3 years of Epic application experience.
  • An Associate degree and five (5) years of epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
  • Epic certification(s).
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
  • Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
  • Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
  • Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
  • Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
  • Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The PCT demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

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5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
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5.3 Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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OR Materials Technician Lead

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Under the direction of the Manger of O/R Distribution the OR Materials Technician Lead will play a critical role in ensuring surgical teams have the supplies and equipment they need to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. In this fast-paced environment, you will oversee the day-to-day availability and distribution of surgical materials across the Operating Room and procedural areas, serving as a key partner to clinicians, physicians, and support staff.

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  • Superior organizational skills, with attention to detail and oral communication skills.

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: OB-GYN Uroncology PB

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Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

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Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Supv 340B Program

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: POB Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

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Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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The 340B Program Supervisor provides operational leadership and day-to-day management of the 340B Drug Pricing Program for Rush University System for Health and affiliated child sites. Reporting to the Director of 340B & Supply Chain, this role is accountable for supervising 340B technicians, ensuring operational accuracy, maintaining audit readiness, and supporting optimization of program performance across outpatient and contract pharmacy settings.
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Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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•Monitors system performance and data integrity within 340B split-billing software, including drug crosswalks, site mappings, and eligibility configurations [
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Patient Care Tech - 3 Center (Med-Surg) - Full-Time, Day Shift

Location: 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: 3 Center - Medical-Surgical Unit

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 per hour

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Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Tech 1 assists the patient with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.

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• Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time).

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•Communicates effectively with patients at levels appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
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•Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs
•Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs. Improves response to call lights when they occur.
•Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care.
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•Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital.
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Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.