HIM Business Analyst Hybrid

Provides review and integration of systems affecting Health Information System processes & other initiatives.

• Responsible for the evaluation, developing, & improving EHR affects on Health Information processes and requirements (30%)
  • Works with the EMR team to assess and evaluate system impact on HIS Operations.
  • Provides feedback to EMR team on HIM requirements.
  • Actively participates in the design, functionality and role out of the EMR.
• Responsible for review, evaluation, & design of system needs as HIS will centralize HIS functions to corporate & offer remote options (30%).
  • Works with HIS Managers to centralize and standardize system processes
  • Works with HIS Managers to evaluate processes and systems needed to work remotely
  • Evaluates current system capabilities and needs
• Works with vendors & IT to evaluate, test, and enhance products HIS uses (20%)
  • Evaluates and facilitates system issue discussions and review of input and output
  • Test systems to assure updates are appropriate
  • Works closely with IT & other system owners to give feedback & discuss HIS needs
  • Works with vendors to enhance their products for UH
• Evaluates HIS system requirements and needs for ICD-10 & CAC (20%)
  • Works with HIS management on IT needs for staff and regulations
  • Provides Compliance and Regulatory guidance to Clinicians and system developers

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Health Information Management (Required)

• 5+ years coordinating HIM system issues, preferably in large academic medical center (Required)

• EMR experience (Preferred proficiency)
• Detail-oriented and organized, with good analytical and problem solving ability. (Required proficiency)
• Notable client service, communication, presentation and relationship building skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. (Required proficiency)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (i.e. printers, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.). (Required proficiency)

• Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) (Preferred)

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally