BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Role Purpose

Lead technical expert for multiple IT functional areas. Designs, and coordinates implementation, analysis, testing and debugging of complex workflows and configurations within Epic. Applies understanding of the technical components of the Epic system to maintain system integrity. Thorough application of a broad range of technical knowledge and skills including leadership, project management, and communication, position is responsible or delivering process and technical improvements which yield maximum service responsiveness, high quality information management tools and cost effective business solutions. Responsible for managing multiple complex projects and providing advanced technical guidance to sub-teams. Participates in budgeting and capital expense processes. Leads staff on a regular basis and may be the first line supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key resource in developing department-wide technical performance metrics and reporting methods.
• Anticipates potential technical problems in project plans and works with concerned parties to find solutions.
• Manages project budgeting and capital expenses.
• Works with little direction to design, develop and implement Epic-specific strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees the evaluation of technical procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness within Epic and other applications as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 10+ years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.