Regulatory Applications Specialist

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Supporting complex enterprise wide system(s) and departmental project objectives. Creating and controlling project plans, goals, deadlines, testing, implementation, changes, upgrades and post live support of assigned systems. Working with affected departments to ensure assigned systems reflect the regulatory environment and procedures are built to regulatory specifications. This position is responsible for the design, testing, validation and ongoing support of the regulatory build in Epic. It is responsible for obtaining the appropriate Epic certification and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the software functionality, as well as for acquiring and maintaining a working knowledge of the CMS provider regulatory programs (specifically MACRA for eligible clinicians and Promoting Interoperability for eligible hospitals) and its associated measure specifications. Responsibilities include training, database/configuration maintenance, standard naming compliance, security maintenance and general support of complex systems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university in Computer Science, IS Applications, MIS, or a closely related field.
In lieu of degree, six (6) years of experience in computer information system, information technology, MIS or related field may be accepted in addition to the experience requirement.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year of progressive work experience as an applications analyst or regulatory specialist, to include (1) year of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) application experience, supporting enterprise wide system(s) and departmental project objectives.
(If no degree, a total of seven (7) years of experience required).
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Epic certification, including Epic Quality Badge, is required.
One (1) year working directly with Epic applications and/or one (1) year regulatory experience is preferred.