The Forward Deployed Process Consultant will play a critical role in bridging executive-level strategy with operational execution. This position requires a deep understanding of healthcare metrics, process optimization, and best practice workflows. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with executives and production staff alike, serving as a change champion in challenging scenarios. 

Here's what you will experience working as a Process Consultant:

• Work Environment:75% and up travel to Gainesville, FL, San Diego CA, or Marietta, GA, depending on assignment, per clients needs.

• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation plans by conducting a current state assessment including standard operating procedures and process mapping. 

• Partner with Process Engineers and consulting teams to deliver end-to-end solutions by creating a product vision document, product roadmap and future state process flow. 

• Provide technical and operational guidance throughout the engagement. 

• Design implementation and stakeholder communication plan for client-specific use cases. 

• Design end user technology training and change management plan to drive adoption and create feedback loop for ongoing support. 

• Develop sustainable mechanisms to monitor KPIs and SLAs that provide measurable value creation and performance tracking for steady state operations. 

• Collaborate with executive teams to align medical coding processes with strategic objectives. 

• Analyze and optimize medical coding workflows leveraging AI technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and operational teams to ensure seamless communication and implementation of best practices. 

• Travel up to 50% to engage with clients and stakeholders. 

Required Skills:

• Experience in healthcare client facing consulting. Healthcare certifications in coding audits are a plus.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving.  

• Significant experience in project management, process improvement, and implementation support. ​

• Preferred Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines and reimbursement methodologies. 

• AAPC or AHIMA Certified coding professional: CIC, CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT preferred for a Mid-Cycle Coding Consultants.

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $113,520.00 - $226,555.68 per year . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%