UAB Medicine

Position Overview

Pay range: $94,375 - $153,355 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

A team of more than 400 professionals, Health System Information Services (HSIS) works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 as ranked by Forbes magazine.

Job Description

To collaborate with a diverse team of analysts and end users to design and build EDW artifacts, such as reports and dashboards, using PowerInsight Enterprise Data Warehouse and SAP Business Objects. To perform both analyst and developer responsibilities as needed. To perform highly complex analysis and design across multiple database platforms and technologies. May need to instruct and guide those with less experience. To conduct research into new data warehouse applications and determine viability for adoption. To identify, describe and define BI problems and requirements from across the organization.

Job Specific Duties

• Lead and contribute to all phases of the business intelligence development lifecycle, including understanding business objectives, gathering and translating business requirements into data requirements, designing and developing data extracts, reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions, deploying and scheduling BI assets in accordance with established best practices, and producing clear, accurate, and timely technical documentation.
• Partner closely with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to understand source systems, data meaning, and data usage; perform data analysis and validation; and provide guidance and support related to data integration, interpretation, and downstream consumption.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor within an Epic‑centric analytics environment, supporting enterprise reporting and analytics needs using Epic Cogito tools and data models.
• When required, design and develop analytics solutions using non‑Epic platforms and tools, including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, applying the same BI lifecycle principles and quality standards used in Epic‑based development.
• Contribute to BI standards, best practices, and technical decision‑making; support knowledge sharing and mentoring of less‑experienced developers as appropriate for a senior‑level role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and six (6) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Expertise:
• Strong SQL development skills, including the creation, maintenance, and optimization of complex queries and stored procedures. Demonstrated ability to write efficient, scalable SQL and identify opportunities for performance improvement. Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) required; experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI preferred.
• Epic Cogito Proficiency:
• Advanced experience with Epic’s Cogito platform is required. Candidate must hold a Cogito Fundamentals certification. Additional certifications or demonstrated experience with Cogito Tools Administration, Clarity Data Model, Caboodle Data Model, Revenue and/or Access data domains are preferred. Familiarity with SlicerDicer, Cogito SQL, Epic security concepts, and Nova Notes is desirable.
• Healthcare Data Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of healthcare clinical and operational data, common healthcare workflows, and how data supports operational, analytical, and decision‑making needs across an enterprise healthcare environment.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills:
• Proven ability to analyze complex data challenges, identify root causes, design effective solutions, and balance competing technical and business considerations.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work productively across teams, departments, and organizational boundaries in a complex enterprise setting.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.