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Senior EHR Systems Administrator

System AdministratorSystem AdministratorFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2021H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$140K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

• Own athenahealth as a core operating system and system of record • Define scalable configuration patterns, workflows, templates, and access models • Ensure the EHR remains stable, compliant, and audit-ready as the organization grows • Lead root cause analysis and structural remediation when system issues occur • Serve as the final authority on configuration changes affecting clinical workflows, billing, reporting, and integrations • Establish and enforce governance processes for configuration, access, and releases • Approve, reject, or redesign proposed system changes to protect long-term system integrity • Ensure system changes are documented, traceable, and compliant • Ensure athenahealth safely supports new programs, markets, and care models • Partner with Product and Engineering to align EHR usage with broader platform architecture • Maintain reliable data flows between athenahealth and downstream analytics and operational systems • Identify structural improvements that increase system reliability and efficiency • Serve as the primary EHR authority for Clinical Operations, Billing, Compliance, Product, and Data teams • Advise leaders on system capabilities, risks, and constraints • Ensure workflows support accurate documentation, billing, and reporting • Partner with Compliance to maintain audit readiness and regulatory alignment • Establish standards for documentation, workflows, and configuration management • Maintain clear internal documentation supporting operational consistency • Mentor and guide junior EHR administrators and associates • Ensure operational execution aligns with governance and architectural standards.

Job Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience administering Athenahealth or a comparable enterprise EHR platform in a clinical delivery environment
  • Deep expertise in EHR configuration, workflows, templates, user roles and permissions, and operational governance
  • Experience designing scalable system structures and governance processes for healthcare operations
  • Strong understanding of downstream impacts including billing workflows, reporting integrity, and compliance requirements
  • Ability to serve as a technical authority and make independent decisions affecting system architecture and operational risk
  • Experience partnering cross-functionally with clinical operations, product, engineering, finance, and compliance teams
  • Strong systems thinking with a focus on long-term stability and structural integrity
  • High ownership mindset with accountability for system outcomes, not just task execution.

Benefits

  • Equity compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k
  • Flexible PTO policy - take the time you need to recharge
  • $1,000 home office stipend
  • We provide the equipment needed for this role.
  • Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth.

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