Epic Analyst II - Beaker - AP - Anatomic Pathology

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,425 - 114,440; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a HIT professional to participate in analysis, design, and support of critical healthcare software. You will collaborate with clinical and IT teams to optimize Epic workflows and ensure reliable operations across our health system.

This role requires a IT degree and healthcare support experience, plus Epic certification. On-call duties and adherence to HIPAA are essential, with opportunities to advance through education and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field required.
• Two years healthcare support experience required; substitution allowed.
• Epic certification in area of support or obtained within 12 weeks of Epic training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing support of software critical to healthcare operations.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Provide on-call user support, monitoring, and maintenance 24/7.
• Review documentation and follow change control processes.
• Stay current with Epic certifications and industry best practices.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology workflows

Surgical Pathology

Cytology

Autopsy

Grossing workflows

Specimen accessioning

Synoptic reporting

Case sign-out

Laboratory regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Two years healthcare support experience

Epic certification in area of support or within 12 weeks of Epic training

Tools

Epic Beaker AP Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $70,425 - $114,440 / 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 600 professionals, Health System Information Services (HSIS) works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality and innovative care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, amongst the top 150 Places to Work in 2025 as ranked by Becker’s Healthcare. Also, we have achieved top ratings in the Most Wired survey for a total of 21 years.

Job Description

To participate in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing support of software critical to healthcare operations. To maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. To optimize performance to ensure the system effectively supports healthcare operations. To stay current on technological advancements and adapt to new developments. To provide ongoing system support through on-call duties, monitoring, and maintenance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently identifies and evaluates business needs and gathers requirements. Partners with others in support of healthcare operations to accomplish team goals.
• Able to provide data through visualization and documentation to analyze and monitor current system functionality as well as evaluate new requests for functionality.
• Reviews work of peers and follows change control processes to develop, build, test and implement planned changes.
• Maintains thorough and accurate technical and functional documentation for self. Reviews peer documentation to ensure standard is met.
• Evaluates system performance criteria and demonstrates basic knowledge of common industry concepts and practices to maintain a consistent approach to operational processes and procedures, mitigating risk related to Epic system operations.
• Maintains knowledge of systems advancements and industry best practices. Stays current on training and exams for all applicable Epic certifications.
• Performs on-call duties and provides user support by diagnosing problems and proposing solutions. Contributes to a collaborative support framework that addresses hardware, software, and process issues 24/7, demonstrating excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ensures compliance and security by following policies and regulations. Participates in annual training to maintain knowledge of HIPAA, security, and other applicable regulations.
• Ensures compliance and security by following policies and regulations. Participates in annual training to maintain knowledge of HIPAA, security, and other applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field and two (2) years of healthcare support experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Epic certification in area of support or certification obtained within 12 weeks of completing Epic training with no more than two (2) testing attempts required.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomic Pathology workflows, including:
• Surgical Pathology
• Cytology
• Autopsy
• Grossing workflows
• Specimen accessioning and tracking
• Synoptic reporting
• Case sign‑out and result distribution
• Epic Beaker AP (Anatomic Pathology) Certification
• Understanding of laboratory regulatory requirements

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 1.2 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 3,100 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 first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only 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.