EMR Systems Administrator — Athenahealth

Qualifications

• Education, Licensure and Certifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience administering athenahealth (athenaNet) EMR platform
• Preferred: athenahealth Certified Administrator credential
• Skills: Strong knowledge of EMR configuration, templates, workflow automation, and report building; Experience with user access controls, HIPAA compliance, and healthcare IT security practices; Working knowledge of HL7, interoperability standards, and healthcare data exchange; Strong communication skills

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain the athenahealth EMR platform, including workflows, templates, and system settings
• Manage user provisioning, system access, and security roles in compliance with policies and HIPAA
• Serve as liaison with athenahealth support; manage system issues and escalations
• Lead EMR-related initiatives such as onboarding, workflow redesigns, and system upgrades
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, and training materials
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Conduct training sessions for clinical and administrative staff
• Support integrations between EMR and other systems (clinical, billing, analytics)
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, MIPS/Meaningful Use, and applicable regulations
• Design and develop advanced reports within athenahealth
• Other related duties as assigned.