[Hiring] EPIC Professional Billing Application Analyst III @UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Role Description

UTHealth Houston's Epic Operating Team is looking for an analyst who will work on the billing modules associated with our revenue cycle process. You will be responsible for the ongoing design, build, testing, validation, and support of any and all assigned Professional Billing (PB) modules across the healthcare system.

• Works with operational stakeholders and IT technical staff to troubleshoot Epic system issues and problems.
• Captures requirements for new initiatives and aids in the planning and execution of project plans.
• Works with end users to communicate improvements needed for business processes.
• Contributes directly to the success of the UTHealth mission from a technological, clinical, administrative, and financial perspective.

This role is remote, but we prefer employees to live in Texas.

Qualifications

• Certified in Epic Professional Billing (PB).
• Familiar with PB Claims and remittance.
• Solid enough to handle both building and testing these modules.

Requirements

• Maintains expertise and seeks additional knowledge in the support and optimization of assigned Epic module(s).
• Works cohesively with stakeholders to provide system support including analysis, build, and testing of requested changes.
• Reviews, builds, tests, and implements new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates.
• Works and manages multiple tasks independently.
• Demonstrates timely, effective, and efficient troubleshooting of complex production software and workflow issues.
• Acts as primary contributor in the development and documentation of internal procedures.
• Helps develop build timelines and project plans.
• Develops and maintains system documentation for ongoing support and maintenance.
• Assists Application Director in developing build timelines and project plans.
• Performs and oversees unit testing of application configurations and build in appropriate non-production environments.
• Assists with creation of test scripts and ensures relevance and accuracy.
• Performs testing in a structured manner, follows defined test scripts, and documents results.
• Follows established guidelines for system change control.
• Creates and maintains documentation for change management including cost estimation and project documentation.
• Collaborates across teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Independently performs basic project management activities for system changes and projects.
• Develops application-specific reports; provides technical specification and assistance to report developers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time – around 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Awesome retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Plus many more!

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent years of related experience in health care or information technology.

Minimum Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in a health care related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience supporting one or more Epic modules preferred.
• Large scale health care systems planning and implementation experience on application software products preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.