October 20, 2011 (last updated 3 hours 16 min ago)
We're looking for big ideas-6.9 petabytes is a good start. That's how much data we manage and store in Information Technology at Kaiser Permanente-more than the Library of Congress can claim. We're home to some other big ideas, like creating KP HealthConnect®, the nation's largest electronic medical record system. Using social media and text messaging to help members engage in their own care. And developing predictive modeling tools that anticipate health issues before they're an issue. It's the kind of thinking that's shaping the future of technology, health care, and the lives of all 8.6 million of our members. If you're ready to contribute your own big ideas, join us.
Several years ago, Kaiser Permanente embarked on an ambitious project (KP HealthConnect) to create an electronic medical record system and operating platform that improved the quality of healthcare delivered to their members. Working in partnership with Epic, Kaiser Permanente has invested billions of dollars in the EMR system which enables physicians and KP member's access to relevant health care information; and optimizes billing, coding, scheduling, registration and other clinical operations systems. Internet capability offering patient secure messaging to clinicians, patient internet access to the EMR, and operational reporting are additional functionality.
The HIM - Coding and Abstracting Technical Application Specialist position is responsible for being the primary owner and Subject Matter Expert for the HIM - Coding and Abstracting application and 3M. HIM - Coding and Abstracting and 3M are components of the KP HealthConnect program which supports charge capture, coding and abstracting, patient accounting and claims processing. The position will report to the Manager of Billing and Claims on the Revenue Cycle Team within the Care Delivery BIO.
Essential Functions:
* Responsible for achieving in-depth knowledge of KP Health Connect application software & business operations to ensure that the application is configured to support business requirements.
* It is expected that if the candidate is not certified, certification will be achieved within 90 days of attending Epic training.
* Required to obtain the following minimum certifications: EPIC HIM Coding and Abstraction, Resolute Hospital Billing.
* Epic certification will be maintained current with Epic releases
* Configures EPIC and 3M applications by translating business requirements into software specifications.
* Provides production support for the SCAL region for 3M Encoder Application, KP HealthConnect HIM Coding and Abstracting module and KP HealthConnect Hospital Billing.
* Acts as a liaison between KP Health Connect & other departments regarding configuration issues.
* Performs in-depth analyses of workflows, data collections, report details, & other technical issues associated with the use of KP Health Connect software.
* Analyze, collaborate design, test, and support development, testing and production environments,
* Work closely with fellow team members, project teams and customers in the analysis, design, testing and management of system updates and enhancements.
* Executes test plans for configuration testing; performs problem resolution of configuration.
* Develops & documents internal decisions that form the basis for the design decisions w/in the Health Connect applications.
* Participate in routine analysis, installation, testing, migration of upgrades, fixes and new releases by software vendor.
* Prioritizes & implements system updates & changes; communicates changes to users prior to granting access to new releases.
* Comply with internal change management process, HIPAA and security policies.
* Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation
* Performs other duties as directed.
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