Automation Developer, Revenue Cycle

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine
, as a Automation Developer, Revenue Cycle with the Revenue Cycle Department. This position is Full Time Remote
. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.

The Automation Developer, Revenue Cycle is responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining robotic process automation (RPA) solutions that streamline and optimize Epic Revenue Cycle workflows. This role partners closely with Revenue Cycle operations, IT Applications, and Epic analysts to identify automation opportunities, translate business requirements into scalable UiPath solutions, and ensure automations are secure, reliable, and compliant with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).

The ideal candidate combines strong technical development skills with a working knowledge of Epic Revenue Cycle modules and end-to-end revenue cycle processes (front, middle and back-end workflows).

Automation Design & Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA bots using UiPath Studio and other tools to automate manual, repetitive Revenue Cycle workflows (e.g., claims scrubbing, eligibility verification, denial management, payment posting, prior authorization).
• Translate Revenue Cycle business requirements and workflows into technical automation designs.
• Interact with Epic via Hyperspace UI automation, Epic APIs/Interconnect, Clarity/Caboodle reporting, or other supported integration methods as appropriate.

• Conduct unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) prior to production deployment.
• Monitor bot performance in production, troubleshoot failures, and implement fixes or enhancements.
• Maintain detailed documentation: process design documents (PDDs), solution design documents (SDDs), run books, and support guides.

• Ensure all automations comply with HIPAA, PHI handling policies, and organizational data security standards.
• Follow change management and release management protocols for production deployments.
• Participate in RPA governance activities, including automation intake, prioritization, and ROI tracking.

• Identify opportunities to expand automation coverage across Revenue Cycle functions;
  Recommend process improvements and workflow redesigns to maximize automation value.
• Stay current on UiPath platform updates, Epic Revenue Cycle enhancements, and industry RPA/AI trends (e.g., UiPath AI Center, Document Understanding).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information System or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; equivalent years of experience required; 5-8 years of related work experience in lieu of educational experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on RPA development experience using UiPath (Studio, Orchestrator, Robots) and Epic EHR required.
• Solid understanding of healthcare revenue cycle processes: registration, eligibility, charge capture, claims submission, denials/appeals, payment posting, and collections required.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (, C#, or Python) required.

• Experience with UiPath Document Understanding or Action Center.
• Familiarity with Epic Clarity/Caboodle data models and reporting tools.
• Experience with SQL and relational database.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum or Kanban delivery methodologies.

• UiPath certification (UiPath Certified RPA Associate/Professional, or Advanced Developer) preferred.
• Epic certification(s) in Resolute HB/PB, Cadence, or Prelude preferred.

• Must have strong issue tracking and resolution skills, and…