EHR Applications Analyst II, Claims

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Job Location (Full Address):

30 Corporate Woods, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

900086 ISD Revenue Cycle

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,600.00 - $105,800.00

Responsibilities:

The EHR Application Analyst II is a member of a cross-functional team where teamwork, collaboration, challenges and continuous learning are the norm. The primary responsibilities of the position include recommending, planning, evaluating and translating clinical practice, operations, policy and procedures into electronic content and workflows using the EHR application. The primary goals of this position center on the configuration of the system to improve operations, standardize processes, gain workflow efficiencies and improve patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs in-depth analysis and facilitates development of integrated workflows for Professional Billing Claims. Completes the functional design and build of Professional Billing Claims application with minimal guidance.
• Collaborates with others and uses critical thinking to seek resolution of system issues or conflicts as it relates to Professional Billing Claims for points of integration and communicates risk implications to team lead/project manager. 
• Reviews requested enhancements. Prioritizes and implements requested changes to Professional Billing system.
• Works with the project team, subject matter experts, training and technical team to define Professional Billing processes that cross applications and functional areas.
• Participates in the upgrade process. Acts as representative for the team as needed, attends upgrade meetings. Coordinates the activities of application-level team. Builds reports and workflows and tests work of self and others as needed. Identifies and resolves complex issues.
• Maintains standards for system build, including following naming and numbering conventions, security classifications, database/spreadsheets for system build and change control.  Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Builds relationships and effectively communicates with the project team, key stakeholders and physician practices as required.
• Performs tasks that maintain the foundational components and/or performance of the EHR application with limited guidance.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in related discipline, such as Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Engineering and 2 years of relevant Professional Billing Claims experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Clinical, technical or administrative experience in a health care setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and develop critical thinking skills required
• Strong communication (verbal and written), teamwork and follow-up skills required
• Skilled in using Microsoft software, specifically Office and SharePoint required
• Familiarity with Meaningful Use (ARRA) as well as HIPAA, JCAHO and other regulations that impact clinical practice preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• EPIC - EPIC Certification within 1 year required
• Epic certification in Professional Billing or Professional Billing Claims preferred

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