Application Analyst - HIM

Position: Application Analyst - HIM

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Summary:

The HIM Application Analyst works closely with IT and HIM/Coding management, other application analysts and departmental staff in building stable and secure integrated system solutions, providing ongoing maintenance and support of these systems, and evaluating and deploying emergent and new technologies.

The HIM Application Analyst acts as a liaison between technical staff and the HIM department. The analyst will have an in depth understanding of HIM functions due to their responsibility for providing support for Oracle/Cerner Health Information Management module, Meditech Abstracting (ABS) and other applications to include: 3M coding and reimbursement systems, Optum Integrity One (OIO) and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), document type management, CAMM media storage, Nuance, related interfaces, and all other applications under Health Information Management. The analyst is responsible for identifying and resolving errors, implementing software upgrades, enhancements and ensuring daily or periodic applications tasks are performed. The analyst will coordinate necessary resources or personnel (user departments, vendor personnel, I/S programming or technical staff, consultants, physicians and other affiliated personnel) to ensure that supported systems operate smoothly and effectively. The Application Analyst will have knowledge of ROI, Coding, deficiency tracking, chart completion, MRN and account merges, etc. Analyst also provides input into strategic planning for their areas of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Certified in Oracle/Cerner HIM module.

• RHIA, RHIT preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Information Systems supporting applications in a health care setting.

• Significant experience implementing, integrating and supporting in-house and ancillary applications.

• Excellent project management and vendor management skills.

• Participates in and may lead new and upgrade application projects.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Analyst is responsible to document, test, communicate and resolve identified problems.

• Knowledgeable of current application information technologies and trends in health care.

• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Shift Details:

Days, Days; Role can be On-site, Hybrid, or Remote

Department:

INFORMATION SYSTEMS