EMR DATA ANALYST

What You Will Do:

The EMR Data Analyst position provides oversight for the Electronic Medical Record Systems to include all Health Information management, electronic applications, electronic processes and electronic master patient index throughout the UMCAP System.

Principal Duties:

1. Provides quality management of documents in electronic format.
2. Monitors specific data queues and data mining to assure records have been completely processed for coding, billing and patient care.
3. Collaborates with the Patient Access and Patient Financial Services Departments to analyze and provide solutions for duplicates or other inaccuracies in the electronic patient database.
4. Provides coordination and supports integration of systems and applications amongst HIM, PFS, Clinicians, Information Technology, Patient Access, Vendors and other stakeholders.
5. Trains and supports clinical staff in the use of the EMR system.
6. Develops and conducts data integrity training for HIM staff.
7. Develops reports to measure system performance and status.
8. Maintains and provides user support with electronic forms management.
9. Maintains EMR systems and applications user physician database throughout the UMCAP system.
10. Troubleshoots system utility and interface errors to include printing, report processing, clinical transcription interfaces and other issue for internal and external clients.
11. Monitors the operation of fax servers throughout the UMCAP system facilities.
12. Monitors the Quality Analysis and Validation functions within the EMR system.
13. Performs related work as assigned.

What You Need to Be Successful:

Current Maryland registration in good standing as a Registered Health Record Technician (RHIT). 3 years of experience in HIM, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration or related field including at least one year in acute care inpatient and outpatient EMR involving EMR systems , HIM software, data quality management and security record access. Experience with Cerner preferred.

Associate’s Degree reuired; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Skills:

1. Understanding of chart analysis and records completion in an EMR system its workflow and
applications.
2. Detailed oriented and analytical and critical thinker to assess and problem solve electronic work issues
3. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of hospital personnel, including physicians, clinicians and other stakeholders.
4. The ability to work independently and troubleshoot IT issues.
5. Ability to stay abreast of the developing EMR technology and the changing demands of federal regulations and organizational requirements, UMCAP policies and procedures, Joint Commision, state and local mandates.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.