Senior Hospital Applications Analyst (Epic HP/PB)

Hospital Billing And Professional Billing Claims And Remittance Analyst This position is responsible for the management of Hospital Billing and Professional Billing claims and remittance programming functions within Epic. Fundamental responsibilities of this position will include programming within Epic to ensure accurate and timely claims and remittance. The individual must work closely with financial, and IT leadership and staff of University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) to ensure that claims and remittance processes function smoothly. The position will also be responsible for educating revenue center departments on best practices and working with third party vendors as needed. The Claims/Remittance Analyst must be a skilled communicator who makes decisions independently and in collaboration with others. The position will also involve communication with third party vendors that support claims and remittance functions. Attention to detail is a critical skill for this position. Successful candidates must enjoy helping other users to learn and adopt to use of the application. Responsibilities What You'll Do Works closely with financial, IT, and Revenue Cycle teams to optimize Epic programming, configuration, and workflows for claims and remittance. Identifies issues that arise in assigned application area as well as issues that impact other application teams. Provides subject matter expertise to ensure claims are submitted timely/accurately and remittances are posted timely/accurately. Proactively works with third party vendors such as claims/remittance clearinghouse and bank. Leads workflow design discussions, building and testing the system and analyzing associated issues. Reviews the status of deliverables, issues, and milestones with leadership. Helps educate financial, IT, and Revenue Cycle teams on best practices within Epic. Serves as a liaison between end users' workflow needs and Epic implementation staff. Qualifications What You'll Bring Required: Bachelor's Degree preferred in a health‐related discipline (Nursing, Pharmacy, etc.), Computer Science, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, Science, or related field. In leu of a degree, three (3) years of experience in information systems with preference given to candidates from a patient care environment. Prior Epic experience in Resolute, Prelude, Grand Central or Cadence is highly desirable. Must complete certification on an Epic application specified by management within 6 months of training. Ability to maintain and assist in managing project work plans. Demonstrated interpersonal skills working in a service‐oriented environment. Effective written and oral communications a must. Established organizational and problem‐solving skills are required. The Billing Analyst must be a skilled communicator who makes decisions independently and in collaboration with others. Attention to detail is a critical skill for this position. Successful candidates enjoy helping other users to learn and adopt to use the application. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements. Additional relevant experience, or clinical expertise, may be substituted for information systems experience. Preferred: Direct experience with electronic medical records is preferred. What We Offer Vacation Time Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation The expected salary range for this position is PS/30S: $89,754.00 - $108,480.00 - $129,432.00, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you. University Hospital