Epic HIM Analyst I, Day Shift, Epic Program

Adventist HealthCare • Gaithersburg, MD

3h

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare is hiring an Epic HIM Analyst I for its Epic Program. The role supports the build, testing, and maintenance of Epic Health Information Management functionality, including chart completion, release of information, chart tracking, coding, and patient identity, under the guidance of senior analysts. The Analyst helps HIM teams maintain a complete, accurate, and compliant legal medical record while developing the skills and certification needed to work independently, and supports Epic go-live activities.

The position is full-time, with a typical schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the day shift. The employee follows the company holiday calendar and may occasionally work nights or weekends, participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support, and travel for training and local implementation support. Certification requires offsite travel to Epic in Wisconsin in February 2027. The listed pay range is $68,640–$108,160.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in health information management, health informatics, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 0–5 years of direct clinical, healthcare operations, information systems, application support, or related experience.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, after-hours support, upgrades, and go-live activities, including extended hours during go-live.
• All analysts hired must become Epic certified; Epic HIM certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Candidates advancing to the final stages must complete a two-part online assessment through Honorlock.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Epic experience is preferred but not required.
• AHIMA credential such as RHIT or RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned build and maintenance for chart completion and deficiency tracking, release of information, chart tracking, and document scanning under senior analysts’ guidance.
• Follow Adventist HealthCare build standards and document all changes.
• Support coding and abstracting work queues, encoder integration, and clinical documentation improvement query workflows.
• Assist with patient identity tasks, including duplicate record review, under established procedures.
• Execute unit, application, and integrated test scripts and document defects.
• Support training, dress rehearsals, and at-the-elbow support in HIM and coding areas for go-live.
• Respond to HIM, CDI, and coding service requests and incidents; research issues and escalate complex problems to senior analysts.
• Participate in the on-call rotation with team support.
• Follow change control, security, and HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and build knowledge of medical record, privacy, and release-of-information requirements.
• Obtain Epic HIM certification within six months of hire and complete Epic certification requirements, including travel to Wisconsin in February 2027.

Benefits

• Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free employee parking
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available
• Paid time off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree