EHR Application Analyst plans, analyzes, designs and modifies EHR (electronic health record) software applications, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support the implementation of one or more software modules. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. Being an EHR Application Analyst may be expected to write documentation describing program development, logic, coding, and corrections. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, EHR Application Analyst requires EPIC Certification in one or more dedicated modules, such as Scheduling, Emergency Room, Patient Registration, or other medical specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The EHR Application Analyst work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an EHR Application Analyst typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Title:Application Analyst II
Department:Information Technology
Location:Farmington
FTE%:1
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Search #:2023-1087
Closing Date:
Recruiter:Rucker, Pamela S.
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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add an Application Analyst II in the Information Technology Department to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.
PURPOSE OF CLASS:
At UConn Health, this classification provides analysis, development, modification, configuration,installation, testing and maintenance of Clinical Financial Systems EHR applications
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the limited supervision of an employee of higher grade
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead staff or small project team members as assigned.
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COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
Generous vacation and sick-time plans
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
State of the art facility and campus environments
Progressive leadership and educational development programs available
Schedule: 40 hrs per wk, Mon Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Administrative and Project Duties:
Assists with establishing performance standards for assigned staff
Participates in and may lead small project planning sessions with clients, business analyst and team members to analyze requirements and provides design recommendations for complex to highly complex systems
Prepares and present status updates for various projects
Evaluates system trends and recommends realistic Service Level Agreement targets regarding time and cost
Monitors project status to ensure that service level agreements standards are met or exceeded
Maintains and manages project issue log
Escalates problems when appropriate
Serves as a resource for project team or other team members in area of expertise and assists as needed.
Maintains relationship and open communication channels with Clinical Systems EHR vendor representatives
Technical Duties:
Identifies solutions for complex to highly complex system requirements
Performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, reports details and other technical issues associated with the Clinical Systems EHR environment
Analyze and recommend system design alternatives /solutions/ improvements
Analyze new features and functions in the Clinical Systems EHR releases to determine impacts and opportunities for enhancements
Researches and recommends enhancements to system components within the Clinical Systems EHR environment
Defines and design scope for each project individually or in concert with team members
Makes complex to highly complex application design decisions in conformance with clinical and business operational policies and procedures
Participates in solution design reviews
Develops detailed specifications for functions and changes to new or modified applications
Documents system changes and problem resolutions
Develops or modifies complex to highly complex Clinical Systems EHR customizations,
configurations and workflows
Performs Clinical Systems EHR application upgrades, new structures or elements
Creates test files and performs system testing for cross application scenarios and external interfaces
Provides ongoing maintenance and tests to ensure Clinical Systems EHR solutions meet the organizationâs business needs
Provides support to end users experiencing problems with Clinical Systems EHR applications and associated hardware and interfacing systems
Ensures the ethical use of data, as well as data integrity, security and confidentiality of
protected health information
Monitors clinical operational issues focusing on efficient and effective delivery of complete and accurate, for the assigned areas and specialties of the Clinical Systems EHR information in order to achieve quality outcomes
Stays current on the Clinical Systems EHR platform and related advanced features of software technologies
Stays current on clinical practices, policies, procedures and workflows for areas of expertise and closely related areas.
Performs other related duties as required.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:
Knowledge of clinical operations, policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable clinical standard of practice as required by State, Federal and
accreditation organizations
Knowledge of standards/codes pertaining to the patient care environment
Knowledge of the principles of systems analysis, design and decision support
Knowledge of various systems and data analysis techniques and tools (such as Swim lane diagrams, As-Is and To-Be workflow design, fishbone diagrams, state transition diagrams, EHR data model diagrams, data conversion and transformation mappings
Knowledge and understanding of business process flows
Knowledge of system integration design and development
Knowledge of technology support and ability to take action to ensure customer satisfaction
Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving and the ability to coach others in analysis and problem-solving techniques
Excellent project management techniques
Demonstrated ability to use and apply clinical expertise and experience to design and
configure Clinical Systems EHR solutions
Demonstrated ability to conduct research/information seeking
Demonstrated ability to develop complex solutions and application requirements
Demonstrated ability to write and maintain system documentation
Demonstrates careful attention to details
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and present ideas to audiences of all levels of technical, clinical expertise and management
Demonstrated ability to lead staff
Proficient in MS-Office including Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Clinical Financial System: Eight (8) years in health care operations including revenue cycle or ADT admit/discharge/transfer, access services or other relevant support function as required.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Incumbents in this class must have or achieve within six months EPIC certification (Clinical Systems) in their assigned areas and specialties and maintain certification while in the position.
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SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:
Associate Degree in Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the general experience.
Bachelorâs degree in Software Engineering, Management Information Systems,
or closely related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Epic certified in ROI and Identity and/or Coding
System build,testing and developing workflows for HIM functions including ROI, Identity and/or Coding with EHRs, in particular Epic and 3rd party systems.
A strong knowledge of Chart Corrections, Data Integrity and BTG access/functionality
Experience in supporting HIM and Privacy/Legal/Compliance Operations in their daily use of EHRs and 3rd party systems
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to work variable working hours during system implementation.
May be required to participate in On Call rotation.
May be required to work overtime to meet project deadlines and business needs.
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Full Time Equivalent Minimum Salary: $95,202.00
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Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.Â
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