EHR Analyst I

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Compensation dependent on experience

Position Summary

The EHR Analyst I is responsible for maintaining user access, functionality, and documentation management within our various software as a service (SaaS) platform used by behavioral health programs and administrative units. This position serves an important role in implementation of MIS/EHR features and modules including customization of data elements and file formats, data process design, and development of an electronic clinical record

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree in information, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Information Systems or a closely related field.

Types of Experience

• (2-3) Two to Three years of experience supporting, configuring, analyzing, and/or reporting on enterprise business applications, healthcare information systems, and EHR platforms. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• Experience in behavioral healthcare, healthcare, public sector, or regulated environment preferred. Experience with Project Management is a plus and experience with a clinical EHR systems is preferred.

Preferred Credentials

• Candidates with CAPM or PMP would be an asset.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge and understanding of Management Information Systems and enterprise business applications, preferably in a behavioral health or healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of how an EHR system and how clinical, billing, and administrative workflows are supported within an electronic health record.
• Basic technical knowledge of Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming languages, Python and SQL
• Basic understanding of database structures, management systems and SQL query optimization
• Familiarity with Cloud Based or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and backend architecture.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and concepts effectively, both orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to author and maintain thorough documentation for a variety of audiences including but not limited to system support, business requirements, end-user guides, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with end users, IT technical staff and developers, as well as leadership to identify system needs and opportunities to enhance operational objectives and outcomes.
• Ability to apply technical information and skills to various systems and networks in use with ease.
  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements, including occasional modified work schedules.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon worksites during the day based on operational needs or provide admin support at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).