Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LifeBridge Health is a dynamic health system focused on improving community health. The Senior Application Systems Analyst will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, and supporting business, clinical, or financial applications while providing customer support and ensuring adherence to departmental processes.
Responsibilities
- Working primarily independently with direction from the manager while referring appropriately to the manager, the senior application system analyst is responsible for the implementation, enhancement and support of business, clinical or financial applications deployed throughout the system, following standard departmental processes, especially change control and use of the issue/request tracking system
- The system analyst should exhibit customer service skills necessary to provide ongoing telephone support for end users
- Deep understanding of the Athena/IDX professional billing system, including charge capture, claims processing, reimbursement workflows, working with outside vendors (vendor management), and payment posting
- Strong understanding of Athena/IDX database management system (DBMS), including data structures, tables, and system configuration
- Proficiency in SQL and data extraction tools for reporting and analysis
- Familiarity with integration between Cerner Millennium (registration, scheduling, clinical systems, and facility billing) and Athena/IDX professional billing workflows
- Understanding of revenue cycle workflows across both facility (Cerner Millennium) and professional billing (Athena/IDX) environments
- Ability to troubleshoot Athena/IDX applications, resolve system issues, and optimize financial and operational workflows
- Knowledge of interface development and integration (HL7, APIs, flat files) with third-party systems
- Experience with reporting tools and data analysis to support operational and financial decision-making
- AES programming experience (Athena Enterprise System) is a plus
- In-depth understanding of physician (professional) billing, charge capture, payment reconciliation, claims adjudication, and denial management
- Strong understanding of end-to-end revenue cycle workflows, including alignment between Athena/IDX professional billing and Cerner Millennium facility billing
- Familiarity with Maryland regulations, Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, payer regulations, ICD-10, CPT coding, and other healthcare compliance standards
- Understanding of reimbursement methodologies and denial prevention strategies across professional billing
- Familiarity with hospital billing workflows and integration points is a plus
- Familiarity with Epic, Meditech, or other EHR revenue cycle systems is a plus
- Experience in leading implementations, system upgrades, and optimizations within Athena/IDX or similar professional billing systems
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams, working with finance, IT, clinical departments, and revenue cycle stakeholders (PDI, PFS, Charge Services)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize revenue cycle workflows and financial reporting
- Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to train end-users and stakeholders
- Ability to work closely with teams supporting Cerner Millennium to ensure alignment across systems and workflows
- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMP preferred)
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2-4 years experienced preferred
- Deep understanding of the Athena/IDX professional billing system, including charge capture, claims processing, reimbursement workflows, working with outside vendors (vendor management), and payment posting
- Strong understanding of Athena/IDX database management system (DBMS), including data structures, tables, and system configuration
- Proficiency in SQL and data extraction tools for reporting and analysis
- Familiarity with integration between Cerner Millennium (registration, scheduling, clinical systems, and facility billing) and Athena/IDX professional billing workflows
- Understanding of revenue cycle workflows across both facility (Cerner Millennium) and professional billing (Athena/IDX) environments
- Ability to troubleshoot Athena/IDX applications, resolve system issues, and optimize financial and operational workflows
- Knowledge of interface development and integration (HL7, APIs, flat files) with third-party systems
- Experience with reporting tools and data analysis to support operational and financial decision-making
- In-depth understanding of physician (professional) billing, charge capture, payment reconciliation, claims adjudication, and denial management
- Strong understanding of end-to-end revenue cycle workflows, including alignment between Athena/IDX professional billing and Cerner Millennium facility billing
- Familiarity with Maryland regulations, Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, payer regulations, ICD-10, CPT coding, and other healthcare compliance standards
- Understanding of reimbursement methodologies and denial prevention strategies across professional billing
- Experience in leading implementations, system upgrades, and optimizations within Athena/IDX or similar professional billing systems
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams, working with finance, IT, clinical departments, and revenue cycle stakeholders (PDI, PFS, Charge Services)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize revenue cycle workflows and financial reporting
- Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to train end-users and stakeholders
- Ability to work closely with teams supporting Cerner Millennium to ensure alignment across systems and workflows
- AES programming experience (Athena Enterprise System) is a plus
- Familiarity with hospital billing workflows and integration points is a plus
- Familiarity with Epic, Meditech, or other EHR revenue cycle systems is a plus
- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMP preferred)
- Relevant certifications in healthcare IT, Athena/IDX, database management, or revenue cycle systems
- SQL or data analytics certifications are a plus
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job)
- Comprehensive health plans
- Free parking
- Wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification
- A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license
Company Overview
LifeBridge Health is a regional health care organization based in northwest Baltimore city and Baltimore County. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/.Company H1B Sponsorship
LifeBridge Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.