Full Job Description
The Revenue Cycle team is currently seeking a Consultant or Managing Consultant to join their team. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with solid analytical ability, strong organizational skills, and a desire to advance within the organization. An individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to apply creative solutions is a natural fit for this position. The work of a Consultant or Managing Consultant will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work stream initiatives that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature, and responsibilities include: design of financial analysis, development and presentation of client deliverables, management of existing client relationships, industry research, and expansion of business.
Willing to travel consistently (50% - 75%, depending on project requirements and client expectations) is required for this position.
Responsibilities
30;Performs data collection (quantitative and qualitative), research (industry and subject matter), and analysis utilizing basic analytic techniques to solve client problems
30;Provides expertise in insurance denial protocols and works with the client to recommend solutions.
30;Applies appropriate tools and methodology to assignments and if unavailable completes research utilizing journals and online tools to move the initiative forward
30;Identifies next steps and/or work arounds on assigned tasks to begin working more independently
30;Audits practices and own work via data analysis, interviewing, and shadowing to ensure good quality work, identify inconsistencies, and elevate areas of opportunity or risk
30;Manages client relationship at the representative level
30;Adapts to different client personalities and internal management styles to ensure expectations are met on both ends
30;Communicates effectively in all manner and adjusts context based on role of individual being addressed
30;Participates in a positive team environment and works hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
Qualifications
30;At least 5 years experience in Revenue Cycle, and preferably someone already at the Manager level in consulting or Director level in the healthcare industry;
30;Experience related to leading Denials Avoidance/Prevention and Avoidable Write-Offs initiatives with measurable financial results;
30;Experience with process redesign and process improvement;
30;Experience working across the entire Revenue Cycle (including Patient Access, HIM/Coding, and Patient Financial Services) for initiatives;
30;Cerner Patient Accounting experience is preferred;
30;Completion of a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent in the areas of economics, finance, accounting, statistics, econometrics, public health, engineering or other practice related subjects; and
30;Proven capability with MS Excel is necessary. Knowledge and experience with other analytical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata, MS Access, MS SQL Server) is preferred. A willingness to expand those capabilities is helpful.
Consultant Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000 per year.
Managing Consultant Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000 per year
Job title and compensation to be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.