Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Sr EHR Application Analyst
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Senior EHR Application AnalystHealth Information Management provides tools to simplify release-of-information, chart tracking, and chart deficiency tasks. HIM Coding Application involves utilizing specialized workflows to assign various procedure and diagnostic codes to a patient record to ensure accurate reimbursement.The Application Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the design and build of the Epic application. They are primarily responsible for the overall build of the workflows, system configurations, change documentation and support of operations for the application. The Application Analyst is responsible for the installation and upgrades and the configuration of the application. The Application Analyst assists in the coordination of end-user support activities. The Application Analyst creates the test plans for the application, executes the test plans and version upgrades, and documents all test outcomes, including troubleshooting and support. The Application Analyst is responsible for addressing basic user or build issues, recommending mitigation plans and escalating more complex issues. The Application Analyst also provides on-call support for the application through go-live.Builds and maintains EHR application content as assigned by department lead/manager. Alters the system in a manner consistent with the style guide, best practices, and our guiding principles.Is an active participating member of ECB (Change Control). Adheres to all change related policies, procedures, and guidelines for appropriate migration of build or population of training pathways.Represents application in Integrated Work Groups and communicates back to the team.Mentors Level I and II Analysts to help ensure consistent application knowledge base.Essential Functions:The Application Analyst is the primary support for the Application Lead for the related Epic application. In addition to the duties discussed in the Role Description, the Analyst is responsible for the following:1) Executing Application Design and Build: Designing and building the related applicationWorking with Operations to optimize the design of the application#39;s capabilities and workflowsPerforming a thorough review of all Foundation Build Content and workflows for applicationParticipating in unit, application, and integrated testing for system functionalityBuilding data fields, screens, templates, and user-defined functionality, as requiredReviewing the proposed training curriculumFollowing build standards and maintaining synchronization between environments in collaboration with environment team2) Application Support: Providing go-live support for users on new applications, including functionalityProviding on-call support for application through go-live and post go-liveRepresenting application in Integrated Area WorkgroupsSupporting continuous documentation of system modifications and updates3) Documentation and Communication:Maintaining and closing support ticketsLogging decisions and issues/risks in trackerSupporting application governance needs, including development of business case for decisionsMaintaining version control of work flows, issues/risks log, and decisions trackerSupervising basic issues and roadblocks, escalating issues as neededCommunicating with manager to determine necessary escalations4)
Project Management:Recommending areas for process improvementAssisting with development of future state materialsFollowing the process for identification, tracking, resolution and closure of all issuesFollowing the change control process and any required changesCoordinating test plans and new systems, complying with version upgrades and system modificationsEducationPreferred: Bachelor#39;s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experienceMinimum: Three (3) or more years of relevant work experienceWork Experience:Preferred: Three (3) years relevant experience in a health care settingMinimum: One (1) year relevant experiencePreference for familiarity with organization#39;s practices of health information management and / or HIM codingStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated workflow process analysis and designLicenses and Certifications:Minimum: Certified in four HIM applications and/or Obtaining applicable certification will be an expectation of the roleApplicant is expected to maintain certification as current by completing New Version Training (NVT), as applicableAbout JeffersonNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering
200+
undergraduate and graduate programs to more than
8,300 students.
Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at
32 hospitals campuses
and
more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations
throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Project Management:Recommending areas for process improvementAssisting with development of future state materialsFollowing the process for identification, tracking, resolution and closure of all issuesFollowing the change control process and any required changesCoordinating test plans and new systems, complying with version upgrades and system modificationsEducationPreferred: Bachelor#39;s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experienceMinimum: Three (3) or more years of relevant work experienceWork Experience:Preferred: Three (3) years relevant experience in a health care settingMinimum: One (1) year relevant experiencePreference for familiarity with organization#39;s practices of health information management and / or HIM codingStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated workflow process analysis and designLicenses and Certifications:Minimum: Certified in four HIM applications and/or Obtaining applicable certification will be an expectation of the roleApplicant is expected to maintain certification as current by completing New Version Training (NVT), as applicableAbout JeffersonNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering
200+
undergraduate and graduate programs to more than
8,300 students.
Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at
32 hospitals campuses
and
more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations
throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.