Epic Solutions Architect - HIM

Epic Solutions Architect 2 - HIM (Full Time)

The University of Miami Health System, “UHealth”, Information Technology Department has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Epic Solutions Architect 2‑HIM.

The Epic Solutions Architect 2 is responsible for the independent design, development, and deployment of clinical applications and technologies. The architect defines system solutions based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. This employee also researches, identifies, selects, and tests technology products required for solution delivery and establishes, implements, and documents the technology integration or migration strategies.

The position requires staying on top of industry trends and new technologies in the industry and operations supported. The employee must have the ability to proactively identify needs within the organization and, using expert technical and industry knowledge, design and build new solutions in support of organizational goals.

• Engineer new workflows or optimize existing business processes that supersede existing standards set in place internally or by vendors utilizing expert knowledge crossing multiple clinical applications and operational areas.
• Lead projects associated with application implementation and execution of high complexity and larger impact. Apply project management methodology and utilize standard project management for software in development and maintenance of project plans.
• Keep abreast of industry information and trends related to information technology systems, attend and participate in continuing professional education courses and programs.
• Function as an independent project lead or provide oversight for project manager and/or business analyst on assigned projects, and minimize business value lost during project/program execution.
• Perform proactive analysis on current systems and technology in order to recommend potential changes or enhancements that will assist in adhering to organization’s strategic vision and improve operational workflows as well as patient and end user experience.
• Identify product and customization requirements to effectively address necessary product configuration, while working within project scope and timeline.
• Serve as mentor to senior analysts and be proficient and/or certified in numerous applications.
• Have expert level and comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of healthcare operational processes and job functions pertaining to assigned UHealth IT clinical applications and solutions.
• Provide support to the team in analyzing, resolving, and escalating complex integration problems encountered by the team during system implementations and upgrades.
• Have expert knowledge of third party partnerships, manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Implement projects that are ahead of industry/peer trends, think out of the box and follow the marketing curve to stay on the forefront of Healthcare technology, and design new solutions.
• Participate in new hire orientation by providing the clinical application support in the work area required for the job role.
• Actively collaborate with clinic leadership to develop or improve operational processes, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in all clinical operations meetings to assess user feedback, gather future requirements for modifications, and provide a status on competency, adoption, and utilization rates.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer of the technology-enabled user workflows and best practice use of applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent or a related field. Master’s degree is desirable.
• Coding Certification (e.g. CPC, CCS, CIC, CMC) from an accredited healthcare program preferred.
• Epic HIM Administration – Certification required.
• Epic Hospital Billing and Professional Billing – Proficiency preferred.
• 3+ years engineering new and innovative software solutions…