Epic Tapestry (UM and SA) Application Developer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Country: United States
Category: EHR
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: April 8, 2026
Job ID: 646299
Job Description
Job Title: Epic Tapestry UM (Utilization Management) Analyst
Duration: 1 year+ Contract
Location: Fully Remote (PST Hours)
Compensation: $75–$80/hr (W2 only)
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens only
We are seeking an experienced Epic Tapestry UM Analyst to support a 6-month, fully remote engagement focused on build and development work within Utilization Management. This role is not production support or claims-focused—it is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on configuration and making a direct impact on UM workflows.
Required Qualifications:
- Epic Tapestry Certification (required)
- Strong hands-on experience with Tapestry UM build and configuration
- Proven experience building service authorizations / prior authorization workflows
- Experience configuring workqueues, routing logic, and decision rules
- Solid understanding of Utilization Management workflows within a payer environment
- Experience with medical necessity criteria (MCG or InterQual preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Design, build, and optimize service authorization and referral workflows within Epic Tapestry
- Configure and maintain UM workqueues, including routing logic, assignment rules, and escalation paths
- Develop and enhance decision logic and rules engine to support prior authorization and medical necessity workflows
- Translate business and clinical requirements into system configuration and build solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders across clinical, operational, and IT teams to support enhancements and workflow improvements
- Participate in testing efforts (unit, integrated, and UAT) to ensure build quality and system performance
- Support ongoing system optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and user experience within UM processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting EDI transactions (e.g., 278 authorizations)
- Background working in a health plan or managed care environment
- Experience with system upgrades, enhancements, and optimization projects
Why This Role:
This is a great opportunity for a true Tapestry UM builder who enjoys working on complex, impactful configuration work. You’ll play a key role in shaping and improving authorization workflows while partnering closely with business stakeholders.
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