IT Principal Professional (EPIC/PACS Data Management and Analytics Specialist)

• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Radiology

• Job Title: IT Principal Professional (EPIC/PACS Data Management and Analytics Specialist)
• Position #: 00840831 – Requisition #: 37887

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology seeks a Data Analytics Specialist with emphasis on Epic and PACS data management. This position focuses on data management, healthcare informatics, and clinical analytics within the Department of Radiology. Core responsibilities include extracting, curating, validating, and structuring large datasets from Epic and PACS; developing databases; and building analytic solutions to support clinical, operational, and financial performance. The role requires advanced technical skills and the ability to translate healthcare data into actionable insights. The incumbent will apply knowledge of radiology workflows, coding standards, and productivity measures (cFTEs, wRVUs, CPT/ICD codes) to optimize decision-making. The position operates at an advanced level and serves as a subject matter expert, collaborating with faculty, administrators, and clinical leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extracting, validating, and structuring clinical datasets to support reporting on turnaround times (TATs), wRVUs per shift, productivity metrics, and capacity planning.
• Building reports and dashboards to integrate operational, financial, and clinical metrics.
• Supporting analysis of radiology workflow, clinic utilization, and departmental performance.
• Advising leadership on data-driven decision-making through accessible and accurate analytics.
• Working knowledge of healthcare data for data manipulation, analysis, and report presentation. Captures, analyzes, and documents requirements for analytics solutions and updates datasets for reports & visualizations as needed.
• Experience with data quality tools for data profiling, cleansing, and standardization.
• Collect, analyze, abstract and report on data using information technologies to support clinical and operational processes and organizational initiatives.
• Designs data queries based on customer inquiries and needs.
• Extracts, validates and analyzes desired data.
• Collaborates on the design, implementation, and evaluation of data analysis processes, including determining metrics and methodologies to be used.
• Trends patterns and recognizes relationships within data.
• Builds automated reports and dashboards with the help of Power BI providing insights to improve decision-making.
• Create multiple dashboards, reports and applications within the Power BI platform to automate clinical operational processes.
• Document Power BI report design and technical specs.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite Monday through Friday and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, healthcare informatics, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in database development, data analytics, or healthcare data management.

Demonstrated experience with Epic or another Electronic Health Record system and/or PACS.

Substitution: Equivalent combinations of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree, but not for the required professional experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, informatics, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL Server, SSRS/SSIS, or other data warehouse tools.
• Experience in Python, R, or other statistical programming languages.
• Experience with healthcare productivity metrics (wRVUs, cFTEs) and coding standards (CPT, ICD/diagnosis codes).
• Experience with radiology workflow, clinic utilization analysis, and capacity planning.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency with SQL and database management.
• Knowledge of data warehouse design, data mining, and analytical processing.
• Ability to apply healthcare coding and productivity measures to data analysis.
• Strong skills in data visualization (Power BI, Excel).
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service orientation and ability to support end users.
• For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
• Knowledge of data warehouse design, data mining, and analytical processing.
• Ability to apply healthcare coding and productivity measures to data analysis.
• Strong skills in data visualization (Power BI, Excel).
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service orientation and ability to support end users.
• For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

How To Apply:

1. 1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. 2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. 3.    Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Cindy Mansfield cindy.mansfield@cuanschutz.edu

Screening Of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 31. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE (minimum – 40th posting max).

Principal Professional: Min- $78,810 -  Max $100,247

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Ada Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.