Hybrid EPIC Optimization Analyst at Jefferson Health

Job Details

Epic Optimization Analyst

Job Description

The Epic Optimization Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing the long-term best practice Epic strategy within Revenue Cycle. This position will serve as the Revenue Cycle lead for Epic issues identified and new change requests. An integral part of this role is to collaborate with Operations and IS&T leaders on reporting, work queue and workflow design, Discharge Not Final Billed (DNFB)/ Candidate For Billing (CFB) reduction, revenue improvement, late charge reduction, valid claim rate and processing improvement, denial reduction, coding accuracy and overall productivity improvement. 

Work collaboratively with revenue cycle leadership and Epic IT leadership to develop, enhance and maintain best practice processes and Epic functionality.
 

In collaboration with IS&T, Revenue Cycle and Seamless Access Operations, prioritize system enhancement requests utilizing LEAN process management. Maintain and revise prioritization matrix as required.   

Develop and implement, with participation of revenue cycle leadership and IT, project plans and timelines for large performance improvement projects, including system upgrades. Develop a process by which Epic Nova Notes are distributed within Revenue Cycle, prioritized and decisions communicated back to Epic IS&T.  

Drive the Revenue Cycle Workflow Committee meetings, an interdisciplinary committee that reviews, prioritizes and monitors system enhancements, announcements and upgrades.

Develop weekly/monthly status reports of projects and ensures agreed upon timelines are met. 

Provide support to staff to troubleshoot issues and answer questions as they arise.

Expertise and in-depth knowledge of Epic Access and Revenue Cycle Readiness (ARCR) applications functionality. Expertise in industry trends and strategic business drivers facing Revenue Cycle. Possess knowledge of federal, state, and private payer regulations as well as applicable organizational policies and procedures, and compliance standards pertaining to the healthcare and Revenue Cycle operations. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Possess good analytical skills and problem solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required.

Bachelors Degree Information Technology, Health Inf Systems, Health Informatics or related field preferred. Epic implementation experience a plus.  PMP Certification Preferred

Epic certification required. Minimum 3 years EPIC Experience preferably in  healthcare or information systems.  Project Management.  

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally. 

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