Hybrid EHR Systems Administrator – Behavioral Health

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpharus Health is seeking a Clinical System Administrator to manage the EHR platform across multiple sites. The role emphasizes configuration, maintenance, data integrity, and alignment with clinical workflows in a hybrid work setting in Chicago, IL.

The candidate will handle user access, system monitoring, and vendor coordination while supporting reporting and data exchange efforts within a behavioral health environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting an EHR for a behavioral health provider.
• Experience in healthcare with behavioral health workflows preferred.
• Hands-on experience with EHR configuration and user administration.
• Reporting tools (SQL, built-in reporting modules, or Power BI).
• Active Directory/MS Entra ID experience; ITIL framework familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain the EHR platform and ancillary tools.
• Manage user access, roles, permissions, and security controls.
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and interface integrations.
• Serve as first point of contact for EHR-related issues across domains.
• Translate workflows into EHR configurations and collaborate with vendors.
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, including state reporting extracts.
• Support interfaces with labs, billing, HIEs, telehealth, etc.
• Coordinate testing, training, and deployment of new functionality.
• Lead change management and application governance practices.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Behavioral health workflows

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Active Directory/MS Entra ID

Job description

Alpharus Health is seeking a Clinical System Administrator to manage the EHR platform across multiple sites. The role emphasizes configuration, maintenance, data integrity, and alignment with clinical workflows in a hybrid work setting in Chicago, IL.

The candidate will handle user access, system monitoring, and vendor coordination while supporting reporting and data exchange efforts within a behavioral health environment.