Epic HIM ANALYST

South Central Regional Medical Center•Laurel, MS

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Epic HIM Analyst is responsible for the design, build, support, and optimization of Epic Health Information Management applications. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports the integrity of the legal medical record, and collaborates with clinical and operational stakeholders to improve workflow efficiency and data quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, IT, business, HIM, or related field or equivalent experience
1–3 years of EHR experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to handle sensitive information
Strong time management skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Epic HIM certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
Familiarity with clinical operations, HIM workflows, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of Epic tools such as Hyperspace, Reporting Workbench, and SmartForms

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain Epic HIM applications including chart tracking, ROI, coding, deficiency tracking, and document imaging
Analyze requirements and develop system solutions
Support system upgrades, releases, and implementations
Maintain HIM configurations and compliance workflows
Troubleshoot issues including chart errors, identity merges, deficiencies, and workflow problems
Utilize Epic tools for issue resolution and collaborate with technical support
Monitor and maintain documentation integrity and medical record completeness
Support work queues related to HIM functions
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and IT teams
Participate in system governance, workgroups, and projects
Develop and execute testing strategies
Maintain documentation including workflows, build specifications, and change logs
Support training initiatives and provide go-live support
Communicate system changes and updates
Provide end-user support as needed