Application Analyst II - Health Information Management (HIM)

UHS•King of Prussia, PA

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About The Position

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Application Analyst II – Health Information Management (HIM). The Application Analyst II-HIM supports the implementation of UHS Health Information Management (HIM) related applications in a multi-entity, 20 plus acute care hospital environment, including but not limited to Cerner ProFile, Cerner ProVision Document Imaging (CPDI), Clinical Reporting, Remote Report Distribution (RRD), 3M, FOD and Midas+. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center. Works with the HIM team members, Manager, and stakeholders to evaluate the design and determine modifications to existing applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Coordinates work assignments given in order to meet deadlines and ensure continued progress toward assignment completion. Shares experience and expertise with other members of the team.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in supporting HIM workflow and applications. Experience with Cerner ProFile, CPDI, Clinical Reporting, RRD, DI, 3M, FOD and Midas+ preferred.
Working knowledge of HIM, registration, revenue cycle and associated clinical system applications implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices. Working knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including: consulting with users to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; design, development, documentation, education techniques, analysis, creation, testing, coding, debugging, or modification of computer systems or programs based on and related to user design specifications.
Basic knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics. Basic knowledge of project management methods.
General familiarity of user business practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support the applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Register Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred

Responsibilities

System Implementation:
Regularly meets with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
Supports the implementations of applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
Performs system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle.
Performs quality assurance on application functionality.
Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.
Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
Assists with the training of users in operating procedures for application.
Coordinates project team member activities to achieve common objectives.
Working in conjunction with a project manager, monitors project plans. Tracks project status, issues and progress.
System Maintenance:
Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades.
Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
Provides on-call support as scheduled.
Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
Administration and Oversight:
Maintains Service Excellence principles.
Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required.
Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
Performs other tasks as required by management.
Keeps up-to-date on relevant HIM System(s) Version Changes, Bug-Fix, and release notes.