EPIC EMR IT Analyst, Senior– Professional Billing

UVA Health

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About The Position

The EPIC EMR IT Analyst, Senior utilizes a combination of programming and analytical skills to formulate/define system scope and objectives for the Electronic Medical Record System which includes testing validating and implementing EMR screens/workflows to solve complex Revenue Cycle Professional Billing (PB) problems. This role utilizes a combination of programming and analytical skills to design and maintain revenue cycle application systems within the Health System and is responsible for working at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities. Understands all phases of revenue cycle applications systems analysis and programming activities and so is able to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations operating time and form of desired results. Policies and procedures within the functional area of responsibility are clearly understood and applied accurately when identifying possible changes and assessing their impact on current automated processes. Under general direction sound solutions are reached through detailed analysis and accurate determination of causes of complex problems. With direction cost effective and process-efficient alternatives and appropriate solutions for application development enhancement or modification are recommended on a consistent basis. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs codes tests debugs and documents those programs. Programming knowledge and experience enables the efficient and timely writing of custom programs or modification of existing programs. Responsibilities duties and tasks are completed according to established standards with minimal supervision within the assigned timeframe. Information systems developed or modified are thoroughly tested to prevent production implementation problems. Oral and written skills accurately convey ideas facts technical information opinions or perceptions and in a manner easily understood by staff and end-users. Knowledge of Health Information & Technology system development methodology to ensure that new/modified documentation meets standards. Regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analyst/programmers Programming knowledge enables appropriate coding assistance and instructions to junior level analysts and programmers. Systems analysis experience provides appropriate guidance to less experienced staff during analysis phase and validation that project requirements are being met. Health Information & Technology system development policies and standards are understood so accurate assistance can be provided to team members for documentation. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. The ideal candidate: Is an Epic Applications Analyst with a certification in Professional Billing with five years related experience. Understand all phases of Professional Billing in order to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems. Professional contracting experience is a plus. Is able to ensure responsibilities, duties, and tasks are completed according to established standards with minimal supervision within the assigned timeframe. New or modified Processes are thoroughly tested to prevent production implementation problems. Oral and written skills accurately convey ideas, facts, technical information, opinions, or perceptions and in a manner easily understood by staff and end-users. Has knowledge of and follows Health Information & Technology system development methodology to ensure that new/modified documentation meets standards. Provides guidance and training to less experienced analyst/programmers and to end users.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
5-7 years relevant experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Current Epic Certification in appropriate Revenue Cycle Application.

Nice To Haves

Epic Applications Analyst with a certification in Professional Billing with five years related experience.
Understand all phases of Professional Billing in order to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems.
Professional contracting experience is a plus.
Ensure responsibilities, duties, and tasks are completed according to established standards with minimal supervision within the assigned timeframe.
New or modified Processes are thoroughly tested to prevent production implementation problems.
Oral and written skills accurately convey ideas, facts, technical information, opinions, or perceptions and in a manner easily understood by staff and end-users.
Knowledge of and follows Health Information & Technology system development methodology to ensure that new/modified documentation meets standards.
Provides guidance and training to less experienced analyst/programmers and to end users.

Responsibilities

Formulate/define system scope and objectives for the Electronic Medical Record System
Testing validating and implementing EMR screens/workflows to solve complex Revenue Cycle Professional Billing (PB) problems
Design and maintain revenue cycle application systems within the Health System
Work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities
Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations operating time and form of desired results
Identify possible changes and assessing their impact on current automated processes
Recommend cost effective and process-efficient alternatives and appropriate solutions for application development enhancement or modification
Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written
Design codes tests debugs and documents those programs
Write custom programs or modification of existing programs
Test information systems developed or modified to prevent production implementation problems
Provide guidance and training to less experienced analyst/programmers