Senior Hospital Applications Analyst - Newark, United States - University Hospital, Newark NJ

Description

Overview:
Please note this is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

Bachelors 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.

Direct experience with electronic medical records is preferred. Prior Epic experience in Resolute Claims/Remittance or Resolute 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. 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.