Epic Application Analyst Associate: PB/Claims

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Epic Application Analyst Associate within the Revenue Cycle Applications department. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and requires the individual to obtain Epic PB & Claims certification within 6 months of hire. The pay range is $30.70 - $46.05 per hour. The Associate will work with users and leadership to modify procedures due to workflow changes related to Epic applications, explain application functions, and assist users. They will also be involved in defining requirements, preparing for testing, documenting workflows and procedures, participating in training, and monitoring post-implementation issues. The role involves maintaining product documentation, communicating project status, understanding business operations for supported Epic applications, and participating in application maintenance and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or related field.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in automated laboratory and/or business systems.
• Basic knowledge of computer operating platforms, applications software, and network software.
• Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to make sound recommendations based on data analysis, and business needs, assuring maximum productivity, and continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to translate user requirements into system specifications.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) or similar products and basic knowledge of large-scale automated systems.
• Ability to prepare, import, and manipulate information in spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with key leaders.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate ideas both technically and in a business-friendly manner.
• Basic knowledge and ability in the use of project management software, tools, and methodologies.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to follow change management processes.
• Ability to work with and communicate well with clinical and technical customers, vendors, peers, and management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set appropriate priorities and accomplish assignments in a thorough and timely manner.
• Must have ability to perform work related travel and therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Sits the majority of the workday; also lifts, reaches, and bends throughout.

Nice To Haves

• Obtain within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements for EPIC certification(s) as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Works with users and leadership to develop and/or modify procedures because of workflow process changes related to Epic clinical and business application use.
• Effectively explains the functioning of the assigned Epic applications and related systems to the users.
• Assists users with using the full functionality of the applications.
• Prepares input for the requirements definition including user procedures, flowcharts and preliminary report and screen definition.
• Assists in the development of effective unit, integration, system, and end-user acceptance testing through execution of the tests and tracking of problem reports.
• Works with users and team members to set priority for user requests and reviews and clarifies user requests.
• Assists with impact analysis.
• Documents current workflows, specifications, user manuals, procedures, and other relevant information.
• Completes all change and quality control documentation using department standards.
• Participates in testing, user training and results evaluation.
• Tracks standardized projects, with appropriate assistance from team/technical staff, for the Epic application areas involved and keeps users and management informed on progress and potential delays.
• Monitors and documents post-implementation problems and revision requests.
• Identifies ongoing application system issues for all assigned applications and communicate patterns to Sr./Lead Application Product Analyst.
• Maintains product documentation including requirements, functional specifications, installation instructions, product test procedures, troubleshooting guidelines.
• Assists in the appropriate completion of all change and quality control documentation using department standards.
• Assists in communicating project status and upgrades to clinic users, including any potential delays/downtime related to applications.
• Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of the clinical/laboratory and/or business operations for their supported Epic applications.
• Assists with the scheduling and managing application version upgrades for assigned systems.
• Participates in the maintenance, enhancement, and interface of assigned applications.
• Troubleshoots and resolves user problems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level