Solution Architect (Hybrid) EPIC Certified at Houston Methodist

OverviewAt Houston Methodist the Solution Architect position is responsible for the implementation maintenance and management of Information Technology (IT systems). The Solution Architect is expected to work closely with project teams and Enterprise Architects to ensure that the overall Information Technology (IT) architecture is maintained and that seamless operational hand-off is achieved. The primary role of the Solution Architect is to ensure that the respective application data and technology function within acceptable parameters in support of business functions. The Solution Architect will provide technical leadership and consultation across the organization in assigned area(s).This Solution Architect role will provide strategic and technical leadership for IT Revenue Cycle Systems with primary responsibility for designing optimizing and integrating workflows and applications to support enterprise-wide operational and financial performance. Specific knowledge and experience with Epic Systems is important. Epic certification is highly preferred. Please see a reference list below:Resolute Hospital Billing AdministrationResolute Hospital Billing Claims and Remittance AdministrationPrelude AdministrationGrand Central AdministrationReal Time Eligibility AdministrationEpic HIM - Hospital Coding AdministrationEpic HIM - Release of InformationEpic HIM - Deficiency TrackingEpic HIM - Identity Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONSProvide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSServes as advisor to teammates and IT leadership on information integration strategies including the resolution of system issues.Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with enterprise architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.Makes recommendations to IT leadership and influences changes to architectural standards as needed.Serves as a role model and mentors peers as needed. Recommends opportunities for improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDirects the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions upgrades replacements or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity usability and total cost of ownership.Maintains service operations during service delivery with regards to customer communication and proactive troubleshooting.Identifies and address day-to-day continuous improvement and monitoring activities.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDevelops and executes solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.Develops documents communicates and enforces technology standards policies.In partnership with IT Leadership and Enterprise Architecture team establishes an IT Architecture practice and the adoption of an architecture and standards methodology.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDevelops documents makes recommendations and communicates plans for investing in IT infrastructure including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.Creates business cases to make recommendations regarding build versus buy strategies for updates and changes to the development of infrastructure applications and programs.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains in-depth knowledge of companys strategic business plans.Conducts research on emerging technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts and recommends technologies that will increase cost-effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility.Seeks opportunities to identify self-developmental needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelors degree lieu of bachelors degree an additional four years experience in addition to the minimum experience required belowWORK EXPERIENCESeven years IT experience to include five years in a senior level engineer analyst or consultant roleLicense/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDPMI-PMP or CCA or EPIC-BEA or CCARC or CISCO-CCIE or MCA or RH-CSA or NCDAKSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesHands-on extensive expert level knowledge of hardware and/or software in assigned domainKnowledge of infrastructure design and maintenance practicesStrong understanding of information processing principles and practicesKnowledge of applicable data privacy practices and lawsExceptional analytical conceptual and problem-solving abilitiesExceptional understanding of the Houston Methodist goals and objectivesAbility to manage competing demands accept constructive feedback while being extremely adaptable and flexible and maintain a positive work styleSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany ProfileHouston Methodist (HM) is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute a comprehensive residency program a global business division numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall HM employs over 25000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world. Key Skills Business Process,VMware,Cloud,HTML5,Windows,Project managements,AWS,Infrastructure,Web Services,JQuery,Java,Computer Engineering,Solutions design,Technical Solutions,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1