Epic HIM Analyst II, Day Shift, Epic Program

Fort Washington Medical Center

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 118,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Epic HIM Analyst II for our Epic Program who will design, build, test, and support Epic HIM functionality, including chart completion, release of information, and patient identity.

The role collaborates with HIM, coding, CDI, privacy, and other Epic teams to ensure compliant medical records and timely coding/billing, with go-live and ongoing optimization responsibilities.

Qualifications

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.
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 Requirement

Responsibilities

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.
Coding, CDI, and Patient Identity: Build and maintain coding and abstracting workflows, encoder integration, and CDI query workflows.
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.
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.
Compliance, Governance, and Collaboration: Ensure build supports HIPAA, release of information, record retention, and 21st Century Cures Act information blocking requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health information management

Epic HIM Certification

Epic Identity Certification

AHIMA credentials (RHIT/RHIA/CCS)

Job description

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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 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 off-site 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 night/weekends or travel to support implementation.

Pay Range:

$77,313.60 - $117,873.60 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)

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