Systems Analyst HIM

$53,518 - $95,077/Yr

Intermountain Health - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Harrisburg, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Systems Analyst HIM position at Intermountain Health involves conceptualizing, designing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining assigned applications, specifically OnBase, Solarity, and Epic Ambulatory, for the Medical Group and Ambulatory Clinics. The role requires a proactive approach to meet the business needs of the Enterprise by driving the identification of requirements for Document Management Workflows. The analyst will be responsible for identifying substandard processes through data analysis and presenting innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This includes performing regular reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports to ensure optimal performance. In this role, the Systems Analyst will analyze and document user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems. This involves reviewing system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations, as well as documenting workflows, configuring activities, and adhering to change management protocols. The analyst will also develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and regulatory and quality standards. Recommendations for workflow and application changes aimed at improving quality, safety, or efficiency will be made, and the analyst will work through the necessary governance structure for approvals. Additionally, the position requires the development and monitoring of controls to ensure appropriate availability and data integrity within the assigned applications. The analyst will perform audits of user provisioning for assigned applications and collaborate with vendors to ensure optimal quality and system performance. Regular attendance on-site during scheduled business hours is required, and the role is expected to contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of health information management within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, implement, support, and maintain assigned applications such as OnBase, Solarity, and Epic Ambulatory.
• Drive identification of requirements for Document Management Workflows.
• Identify substandard processes through data analysis and present innovative solutions.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports.
• Analyze and document user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
• Review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Document workflows, configure and/or build activities, and adhere to change management protocols.
• Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and regulatory and quality standards.
• Recommend workflow and application changes for improved quality, safety, or efficiency and work through governance structure for approvals.
• Develop and monitor controls to ensure appropriate availability and data integrity within assigned applications.
• Perform audits of user provisioning for assigned applications and work through governance structure for approvals.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure optimal quality and system performance.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management, computer science, or healthcare administration required.
• Two (2) years in Healthcare required, with technical experience and/or HIM experience required.
• Proficient computer skills necessary to perform required tasks, including intermediate knowledge of databases and spreadsheet applications.
• Advanced analytical skills in health information workflow analysis and planning, with the ability to present complex data in an understandable format.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital organization and administration, and laws applicable to health information management.
• Hands-on operational experience working with physicians and clinical staff within an ambulatory care setting.
• Change management skills relating to IT applications and the development of business requirements and health information documentation.
• Skilled in information systems used within healthcare systems, including building parameters and implementing interface requirements.
• Experience in coordinating IT healthcare projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, computer science, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Health Information Technologist (RHIT) preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs.
• Support for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.