IS Team Leader - Applications

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital in Baltimore seeks a senior IT leader to provide project and technical leadership for design, implementation, and support of servers and related systems, with mentorship in a matrix environment. You will oversee Cerner Millennium CPA and Athena IDX workflows, manage resources, and drive optimization of revenue cycle applications, interfaces, and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years IT experience, Bachelor's degree, and deep Cerner/healthcare knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive IT experience in healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of Cerner CPA, Athena IDX, and related workflows.
• Experience with interfaces and data reporting.
• Understanding of HIPAA and payer regulations.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and technical leadership for server design, implementation, and support.
• Mentor staff in a matrix environment.
• Manage resources and participate in budgeting.
• Optimize Cerner and revenue cycle workflows.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Cerner Millennium CPA

Athena IDX

SQL & CCL

HL7/FHIR APIs

Interface development

Leadership & mentoring

Troubleshooting Cerner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epic

Meditech

Power BI

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing project and technical leadership to design, implement, maintain and support LifeBridge Health's information technology servers and related systems. Also includes resource management and mentoring in a matrix environment.

Technical skills

• Deep understanding of Cerner Millennium Patient Accounting (CPA), including facility billing, claims processing, reimbursement workflows, and payment posting.
• Strong working knowledge of Athena IDX for professional billing, including charge capture, claims processing, and reconciliation workflows.
• Experience with Cerner Charge Services, Contract Management, and General Ledger Interface.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, CCL (Cerner Command Language), and data extraction tools for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with Cerner Revenue Cycle workflows, including integration with PowerChart, Scheduling, and Registration.
• Experience configuring and optimizing Cerner Business Office Services (BOS).
• Understanding of data structures across Cerner Millennium and Athena IDX, including upstream and downstream system integrations.
• Familiarity with statement processing workflows and integrations; working knowledge of Flywire or similar platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of interface development and integration (HL7, FHIR, APIs) with third-party systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot Cerner Millennium and Athena IDX applications, resolve system issues, and optimize financial operations.

Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Compliance Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of hospital and physician billing, charge capture, payment reconciliation, claims adjudication, and denial management.
• Strong understanding of statement processing, agency workflows, and downstream billing impacts to patient financial experience and collections.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, payer regulations, ICD-10, CPT coding, and other healthcare compliance standards.
• Experience with DRG (Diagnosis-Related Groups), APC (Ambulatory Payment Classification), and reimbursement models.
• Familiarity with Epic, Meditech, or other EHR revenue cycle systems is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice in a specialized field. 7+ years overall progressive hands on experience in information technology. Knowledge of Cerner, Basic networking and TCP/IP troubleshooting, Server Hardware Installation and Configuration, Windows/Unix Server Administration.

Pay Range: $42.08 to $77.97 Based On Experience

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.