Epic Business Analyst I - Hospital Coding

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

About the Role

The Epic Business Systems Analyst I ensures that the operational interests of their respective functional areas are fully represented in the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department. This role supports the Epic applications deployed within Harris Health System.

Responsibilities

• Represent operational interests of functional areas in IT department operations.
• Support Epic applications within Harris Health System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience in a Healthcare environment.
• One (1) year of work experience in Hospital/Health Care Organizations.
• Available to work on site or remotely (after hours) as needed.

Qualifications

• Above average verbal communication skills (heavy public contact).
• Exceptional verbal communication (e.g., public speaking).
• Strong writing skills for correspondence and reports.
• Analytical, design, research, and statistical abilities.

Skills

• Experience in a hospital or clinic setting (preferred).
• Experience supporting an Electronic Medical Record System (preferred).
• Healthcare Information Technology experience (preferred).
• Understanding of functional processes and business rules related to the applications being implemented/supported.

Schedule

• On-call availability.
• Eligible for telecommute.