Epic HIM Analyst II, Day Shift, Epic Program

Adventist HealthCare; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee parking

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision coverage

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D

Paid time off

Retirement contribution and match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare seeks an experienced Epic HIM Analyst II for our Epic Program. You will independently design, build, test, and support HIM functionality, including chart completion, release of information, coding and abstracting, as well as patient identity and CDI workflows.

You will collaborate with HIM, coding, CDI and privacy teams to ensure compliant records and timely billing, while supporting go-live and ongoing optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management, health informatics, information technology, or related field.
• 5-6 years of direct clinical, healthcare operations, clinical information systems, or related experience including implementation/production support.
• Epic HIM certification required; Epic Identity certification preferred; AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, CCS) preferred.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, after-hours support, upgrades and go-live activities.
• Two-part online assessment via Honorlock as part of interview; Epic certification required with off-site travel to Epic in Wisconsin in Feb 2027.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, build, test, and support Epic HIM functionality (chart completion, release of information, chart tracking, coding/abstracting, CDI, patient identity).
• Partner with HIM, coding, CDI, privacy, and other Epic teams to ensure complete, compliant medical records and timely coding/billing.
• Write and execute test scripts for end-to-end testing and support go-live command center.
• Resolve HIM, Coding, and CDI incidents within SLAs; support upgrades and go-live activities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, release of information, and information blocking requirements; assist training of Analyst I staff.

Skills

Epic HIM experience

On-call readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field

Tools

Epic software

Job description

Support CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Epic HIM Analyst II 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 II independently designs, builds, tests, and supports Epic Health Information Management functionality, including chart completion, release of information, chart tracking, coding and abstracting, clinical documentation improvement, and patient identity. The Analyst partners with HIM, coding, CDI, privacy, and other Epic teams to support a complete and compliant legal medical record and timely coding and billing, and supports the Epic go-live and ongoing optimization.As an Epic HIM Analyst II, you will:• HIM Build and Configuration: Independently design, build, and maintain HIM functionality, including chart completion and deficiency tracking, release of information, chart tracking, document scanning and imaging integration, and legal medical record settings. Translate HIM operational requirements into build and document design decisions.• Coding, CDI, and Patient Identity: Build and maintain coding and abstracting workflows, encoder integration, and CDI query workflows. Maintain Epic Identity functionality, including master patient index settings, duplicate record detection, and record merge workflows, in partnership with HIM data integrity staff.• Testing, Implementation, and Go-Live Support: Write and execute test scripts, including end-to-end chart completion, coding, and release of information testing, and resolve defects. Participate in design sessions, legacy record and document conversion validation, and go-live command center support for the go-live.• Production Support and Optimization: Resolve HIM, Coding and CDI incidents and service requests within service level targets and participate in the on-call rotation if needed. Analyze chart completion rates, coding turnaround, discharged not final billed (DNFB) accounts, and duplicate record rates to recommend and build improvements. Test and implement Epic upgrades affecting HIM.• Compliance, Governance, and Collaboration: Ensure build supports HIPAA, release of information, record retention, and 21st Century Cures Act information blocking requirements. Follow change control, document decisions, and help train and guide Analyst I staff.Qualifications include:• Bachelor’s degree in health information management, health informatics, information technology, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.• 5-6 years of direct clinical, healthcare operations, clinical information systems, application support, or related experience, including experience with system implementation, optimization, or production support. Epic experience is preferred.• Epic HIM certification required; Epic Identity certification preferred. AHIMA credential such as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS 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 RequirementAs 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 RequirementAll analysts hired will be required to become Epic certified. This requires off-site travel to Epic in Wisconsin in February 2027 to complete certification requirements.Work Schedule:Employment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 40 hours/weekTypical Daily Schedule: 8 am-5 pm, Monday through FridayShift Type: Day ShiftHoliday Requirements: Follow the company holiday calendarOccasional night/weekends or travel to support implementation.Pay Range:$77,313.60 - $117,873.60If 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 shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. 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