Epic Business Analyst III - Hospital Coding

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking an Epic Business Systems Analyst III to ensure the operational needs of clinical and administrative teams are represented in the Information Systems Department. This role supports the Epic applications deployed across Harris Health's care network.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with hospital IT, and demonstrated ability to bridge business requirements with technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with IT/Health IT experience.
• Five years of IT work experience or three years in hospital health care organizations Business Analysis.
• High School Diploma or GED with nine years IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent operational interests of functional areas in IS Department.
• Support Epic applications deployed within Harris Health.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure IT solutions meet business needs.
• Manage multiple priorities and timelines in a healthcare IT environment.

Skills

Analytical

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic Applications

EMR systems

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Epic Business Systems Analyst III ensures that the operational interests of their respective functional areas are being fully represented in the day-to-day operations of the Information Systems Department. This role supports the Epic applications deployed within the Harris Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (And) Five (5) Years Work Experience within IT OR 3 Years Hospital Health Care Organizations Business Analysis
• (Or)
• High School Diploma or GED (And) Nine (9) Years Work Experience Within IT
• Proficiency/Certification for at least one Epic Application.

Work Experience: Five (5) Years within IT OR Three (3) Years Hospital Health Care Organizations Business Analysis

Management Experience: One (1) year of Project Management: Epic Project preferred

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) Writing / Correspondence, Writing / Reports

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Design, Research, Statistical

Work Schedule: On Call, Eligible for Telecommute

Other Requirements: Be available to work on site (after hours) as scheduled.

Experience In a Hospital Or Clinic Setting Preferred.

Experience supporting an Electronic Medical Record System.

Healthcare Information Technology experience.

Understanding of functional processes and business rules related to the applications being implemented/supported.

Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, be able to prioritize effectively, and meet overlapping deadlines.