EPIC Business Relationship Manager & HIM Informaticist

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Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

POSITION SUMMARY:  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Health Information Management (HIM) processes, with 15 years of experience in the field, combined with nursing or pharmacist experience and a certification in Epic HIM. This role requires a strategic leader with solid critical thinking skills who can bridge the gap between HIM, clinical staff, and IT to ensure seamless integration of health information systems, specifically Epic, to optimize workflows, compliance, and data integrity.

Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a strategic liaison between HIM, nursing, clinical departments, and IT to align business objectives with HIM technology and informatics solutions.

• Lead the implementation and optimization of Epic HIM systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and patient care standards.

• Analyze and improve HIM workflows and processes to enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy to include but not limited to chart corrections.

• Provide subject matter expertise in HIM processes, including coding, clinical documentation, release of information, and compliance standards.

• Understand how Epic upgrades, modifications, and build issues translate into functional workflows for HIM.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, pharmacy, related healthcare field, and/or HIM

EXPERIENCE:

• 15 years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) processes, with in-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Proven track record of managing HIM systems and working in collaboration with IT and clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, The Joint Commission standards, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional skills in problem-solving, project management, and leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Active Pharmacy License in the state of South Carolina -OR- RN Licensure in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing, required
• Epic HIM Certification required. Must obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is a plus.

Position will spend 40% on site working with HIM and other clinical departments.

Physical Requirements: Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.