Epic HIM Analyst I, Day Shift, Epic Program

Fort Washington Medical Center; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance with fixed shifts

Free employee parking

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Epic HIM Analyst I to support chart completion, release of information, and patient identity tasks within the Epic HIM module. This role participates in build, testing, and go-live activities under senior analysts’ guidance.

The ideal candidate has an health information management background, an Epic HIM cert within six months, and the ability to work on-call and after-hours during upgrades and go-lives.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate or Bachelor's degree in health information management, informatics, or related field.
• Epic HIM certification must be obtained within six months of hire; RHIT/RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support build, testing, and maintenance of Epic HIM functionality (chart completion, release of information, chart tracking, coding, patient identity).
• Assist with go-live, training, and on-call support for HIM and coding areas.
• Respond to service requests and incidents; escalate complex problems to senior analysts.

Skills

Epic HIM experience

Healthcare IT

On-call readiness

Education

AS/BS in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

Epic software suite

Job description

Support Center

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Epic HIM Analyst I for our Epic Program who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

The Epic HIM Analyst I supports the build, testing, and maintenance of Epic Health Information Management functionality, including chart completion, release of information, chart tracking, coding, and patient identity, under the guidance of senior analysts. The Analyst helps AHC's HIM teams maintain a complete, accurate, and compliant legal medical record while developing the skills and certification needed to work independently, and supports the Epic go-live.

As an Epic HIM Analyst I, you will:

• HIM Build and Configuration: Complete assigned build and maintenance for chart completion and deficiency tracking, release of information, chart tracking, and document scanning under the guidance of senior analysts. Follow AHC build standards and document all changes.
• Coding, CDI, and Patient Identity: Support coding and abstracting work queues, encoder integration, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) query workflows. Assist with patient identity tasks, including duplicate record review, under established procedures.
• Testing, Implementation, and Go-Live Support: Execute unit, application, and integrated test scripts and document defects. Support training, dress rehearsals, and at-the-elbow support in HIM and coding areas for the go-live.
• Production Support and Optimization: Respond to HIM, CDI and coding service requests and incidents, research issues, and escalat complex problems to senior analysts. Participate in the on-call rotation with support from the team.
• Compliance, Governance, and Collaboration: Follow change control, security, and HIPAA requirements for all work. Maintain accurate documentation and build knowledge of medical record, privacy, and release of information requirements.

Qualifications include:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in health information management, health informatics, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 0-5 years of direct clinical, healthcare operations, information systems, application support, or related experience. Prior Epic experience is preferred but not required.
• Epic HIM certification must be obtained within six months of hire. AHIMA credential such as RHIT or RHIA preferred.
• Ability to participate in on‑call rotation, after‑hours support, upgrades, and go‑live activities, including extended hours during the go‑live.
• Epic Assessment Requirement

As part of the interview process, candidates advancing to the final stages of consideration will be required to complete a two‑part online assessment through Honorlock, Epic's testing partner. The assessment provides additional insight into competencies important for success in the roles. Honorlock utilizes AI‑assisted proctoring technology to help maintain the integrity of the assessment process. Additional details will be provided to candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Epic Certification Requirement

All analysts hired will be required to become Epic certified. This requires offsite travel to Epic in Wisconsin in February 2027 to complete certification requirements.

Work Schedule:

Employment Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 40 hours/week
Typical Daily Schedule: 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday
Shift Type: Day Shift
Holiday Requirements: Follow the company holiday calendar
Occasional nights/weekends and travel for training and local implementation support.

Pay Range:

$68,640.00 - $108,160.00 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy‑up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adven