IT Specialty Analyst

Summary

The IT Specialty Analyst - Epic HIM Coding is responsible for the day-to-day support, optimization, maintenance, and enhancement of Epic Health Information Management (HIM) Coding applications. This role collaborates closely with HIM Coding, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Revenue Cycle, and operational teams to analyze workflows, identify system improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that support coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The analyst serves as a subject matter expert for Epic HIM Coding functionality, participates in system upgrades, testing activities, incident resolution, and change management processes, and provides ongoing support to end users. The position requires strong knowledge of HIM coding workflows, healthcare revenue cycle operations, and Epic application support.

Job description

Requirements

• Active Epic HIM Coding Certification (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of IT analyst experience supporting Epic applications with direct experience supporting Epic HIM Coding workflows
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Epic HIM Coding application functionality, including coding work queues, coding workflows, and revenue cycle integration
• Experience conducting workflow analysis, gathering business requirements, and translating operational needs into system solutions
• Experience supporting system upgrades, testing, validation, incident management, change management, and production support activities
• Knowledge of inpatient and outpatient coding processes, healthcare reimbursement methodologies, regulatory requirements, and HIM operational workflows
• Experience collaborating with HIM Coding, CDI, Revenue Cycle, clinical, and technical teams to implement and support system enhancements
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Debt Pay Down
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual Discretionary Bonus

Company overview

Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.