Epic Senior Analyst Patient Access
W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future). Epic Senior Analyst Patient Access (Direct Hire) - Remote in Chicago, IL. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex! Carex is partnering with a healthtech managed services provider partner to identify an experienced Epic Senior Analyst Patient Access with required Epic Cadence and Prelude certifications to join a rapidly growing team supporting transformative healthcare technology initiatives. This remote role will serve as a senior-level resource for Patient Access applications, providing technical leadership, workflow optimization, and mentorship across complex Epic environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and strategic professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations. The Epic Senior Analyst Patient Access functions under the direction of the Application Manager and serves as a senior mentor and technical expert supporting multiple Epic applications. This role combines deep application expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional partnership to improve workflows, drive initiatives, and support operational excellence. While this position does not directly manage staff, it plays a key leadership role in guiding team members and advancing strategic priorities.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a lead analyst and subject matter expert for at least two or more Epic applications, with a focus on Patient Access.
- Provide advanced system support including configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, data manipulation, and reporting.
- Maintain current knowledge of Epic upgrades, new version training, and certification requirements.
- Lead workflow improvement efforts and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and user satisfaction.
- Support Community Connect initiatives, implementations, and optimization projects.
- Communicate project status, risks, timelines, and milestones to leadership stakeholders.
- Partner with operational and clinical teams to gather requirements and translate needs into system solutions.
- Lead and support testing, validation, training, and go-live readiness activities.
- Mentor team members and serve as a technical resource across the broader applications team.
- Assist leadership with project planning, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of Epic systems analyst experience, including cross-functional project leadership.
- Deep technical knowledge of Epic functionality supporting operational and clinical workflows.
- Epic Prelude and Cadence certifications required.
- Proven experience leading projects, managing priorities, and driving successful outcomes.
- Strong understanding of workflow design, optimization, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated accountability, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20%, including go-live support as needed.
Compensation $98,000 - $115,000 annually, plus benefits and career growth opportunities. If the range doesn’t align with your needs, please still apply! Carex values transparency in all steps of the recruiting process. The range listed above is dependent on skills and experience as it relates to the role. New roles arise every day, and we want you to be the first to know when the right role pops up for you. Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job