How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan Health Information Technology and Services (HITS) MiChart Reporting and Analytics Suite (Epic Cogito) Administration team is seeking a Cogito Systems Administrator. The Cogito Administration team develops, supports, and maintains Epic's Analytics Suite to support our mission to provide the highest quality patient care, research, and medical education. 

The successful candidate will collaborate with our team of administrators, developers, and analysts to provide build support to Michigan Medicine's MiChart application teams. You will also collaborate with our team to support and develop data warehouse environments, define and document standards, policies, and procedures for infrastructure applications. 

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Work with Reporting Infrastructure team to support Oracle, SQL Server, SAP BusinessObjects, Windows Servers, and Crystal Reports 
• Develop extract, transform, and load (ETL) procedures using T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Server Integration Services, Informatica, Powershell script 
• Support upgrade, installation, and configuration of server and application software 
• Provide build support to Michigan Medicine's MiChart application teams as they implement custom reporting deliverables 
• Support and develop data warehouse environments. Define and document standards, policies, and procedures for infrastructure applications 
• Perform periodic security tests and security monitoring 
• Requires on-call availability on team rotation outside of normal working hours 

Required Qualifications*

Required Qualifications for Senior Position: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 to 7 years of systems analysis/programming in a business environment 
• Experience in Healthcare is preferred

Required Qualifications for Intermediate Position: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years of systems analysis/programming activities in a business environment 
• Experience in Healthcare is preferred

Desired Qualifications*

• Three or more years of experience working in a Healthcare environment
• Strong SQL Skills
• Epic Certification in Cogito Systems Administration, Cogito analytics suite, Clarity or Caboodle 
• Experience in data presentation and visualization
• Experience with T-SQL or PL/SQL
• Experience with Windows server and SQL Server administration
• Experience with SAP BusinessObjects server administration, Crystal Reports
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services, Powershell script
• Ability to develop a solid understanding of Epic applications
• Ability to understand healthcare business workflows
• Solid and effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a dynamic development environment and adjust to frequently changing priorities and project plans 
• Ability to work effectively with management, team members, and colleagues from other departments and projects 

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.