EPIC Billing IT Analyst
2 days ago
Garden City
Job DescriptionBenefits: ⢠401(k), ⢠Dental insurance, ⢠Health insurance, ⢠Paid time off, ⢠Tuition assistance Location: Hicksville, NY (initially onsite during training), transitioning to Garden City, NY Schedule: Onsite five days per week during training. After training, hybrid schedule with in-office work required Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: Not available. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders. Compensation: $121,000 $150,000 annually, based on experience. Employment Type: Full-time, permanent role An Epic Physician Billing Analyst (also known as an Epic Professional Billing Analyst) is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Epic Professional Billing module within a healthcare organization. ⢠System Configuration and Maintenance:, ⢠Configure and customize the Epic Professional Billing application to meet the specific business needs and workflows of the organization., ⢠Maintain the Resolute Professional Billing module to manage charges, benefit engines, and workflows with external collection agencies., ⢠Perform ongoing maintenance and updates to Epic applications., ⢠Build and test system changes, presenting them to end-users and migrating them to production., ⢠Workflow Analysis and Optimization:, ⢠Analyze existing financial workflows and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization., ⢠Design and implement leading practice workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness., ⢠Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT, finance, and end-users, to ensure the Epic system aligns with business operations., ⢠Support and Troubleshooting:, ⢠Act as the primary support contact for Epic Professional Billing application end-users., ⢠Provide support to end-users on the Epic EMR system, including integrating revenue cycle processes such as maintaining claim scrubbers and payment processors., ⢠Troubleshoot system errors and resolve issues related to billing, claims, and reimbursement., ⢠Provide on-call support on a rotating basis., ⢠Training and Education:, ⢠Participate in training and educate end-users on the Epic Professional Billing application and related workflows., ⢠Develop and document internal procedures for using Epic and other applications., ⢠Compliance and Updates:, ⢠Stay current with Epic technologies, obtain and maintain necessary Epic certifications., ⢠Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as transitioning between different claim formats (e.g., X12 4010 to 5010) and coding systems (e.g., ICD-9 to ICD-10)., ⢠Education and Certification:, ⢠Bachelors Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field., ⢠Certified in Epic Professional Billing., ⢠Technical Skills:, ⢠Expertise in Epic's Professional Billing module, including charge router, workqueue configuration, collection agency workflows, statement processing, benefit engine, and estimates., ⢠Experience with system configuration and troubleshooting tools., ⢠Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint)., ⢠Healthcare Industry Knowledge:, ⢠Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle processes, medical billing codes, and insurance procedures., ⢠Familiarity with the differences between professional billing and hospital billing., ⢠Knowledge of medical coding systems like CPT and ICD-10., ⢠Soft Skills:, ⢠Strong interpersonal relationship skills and effective communication skills (both oral and written)., ⢠Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities., ⢠Attention to detail and accuracy., ⢠Self-motivated and a team player Flexible work from home options available.