EDI Analyst/Programmer I, El Paso Health

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking an EDI Analyst to analyze requirements, test, and process various EDI transactions. You will work closely with the EDI team and IS leadership to ensure interface tasks meet schedules and HIPAA/JIP specifications, providing technical expertise in EDI processing.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, client/server knowledge, SQL skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in managed care applications, with SQL, DTS packages, stored procedures, and Windows platforms.
• Proven experience processing batch interface files and knowledge of HIPAA transaction code sets.
• Experience with EDI interface engine tools to troubleshoot and support data processing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, test, and process EDI transactions.
• Perform day-to-day EDI operations aligned with contractual and HIPAA/JIP specs.
• Collaborate with IS Director and EDI team to ensure on-schedule interface tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Client/server tech

LAN networking

Hardware & OS

Business analysis

Documentation

Problem solving

Consultative skills

Requirements writing

SQL databases

Project management

Windows app development

Education

Bachelor degree in Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for analyzing requirements, testing, and processing of various Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions. Performs day-to-day EDI process functions and operations related to contractual requirements, joint interface plan (JIP) specifications and HIPAA EDI transaction processing requirements. Serves as a technical expert with all EDI transaction processing. Works closely with the Director of Information Systems (IS) and as part of the EDI team to ensure EDI interface tasks are completed on schedule according to contractual or organizational needs. Actively serves with the EDI team on projects of various complexities, including implementation of HIPAA transaction sets and other JIP custom interfaces.

Required Skills

• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Broad technical skills with an understanding of client/server technology, LAN communications, and a wide variety of hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Excellent business and system analysis skills.
• Proficient at documentation and design.
• Proficient in creative problem solving and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and multiple tasks in a support role.
• Ability to work in a consultative manner (prior consulting experience a plus) with people from varying disciplines and degrees of technical experience.
• Self‑motivated, analytical, a good troubleshooter and goal oriented.
• Ability to write specifications and requirements.
• Working knowledge of relational database schemas, project management, development methodologies and programming of Windows applications in a client-server environment.

Required Experience

Three years of experience in managed care applications, of which two years should be working with SQL, creation of DTS packages, stored procedures, current Microsoft Windows platforms, Visual Basic, and Microsoft Access. Proven experience in processing batch interface files, and knowledge of HIPAA transaction code sets. Must demonstrate proficiency with EDI interface engine tools to troubleshoot, develop, and process files, datasets and support managed care applications. Experience with evaluating technology. HMO claim systems experience desirable.

License / Registration / Certification

None.

Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Information Systems or related field required.