Performant Financial

Process Excellence Consultant

Performant Financial$79K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience or Master's degree plus 2 years of experience.
  • Proficient in using AI tools and developing intelligent prompts or agents.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills required.
  • Experience in process documentation and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Familiarity with healthcare transaction systems and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and manage activities ensuring compliance and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational problems efficiently.
  • Design and enhance processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Lead small projects or segments of larger operational initiatives.
  • Review and recommend enhancements to existing workflows based on data analysis.
  • Maintain knowledge repositories, SOPs, and process documentation.
  • Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams on deliverables.
  • Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Conduct complex data analysis to support management decisions.
  • Support the implementation of new operational tools and train junior team members.

Benefits

  • 401k plan with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off and holidays
  • Parental leave options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Full Job Description
Position Overview
This role contributes to strategic development of operational projects and programs. It performs diverse tasks requiring evaluation and judgment, and supports knowledge sharing across the team.

What You'll Do:
  • Initiate and manage activities within established guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve more complex, non-routine operational problems.
  • Design and develop process enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Lead small-scale projects or segments of larger initiatives related to operational improvements.
  • Review existing workflows for efficiency; recommend enhancements backed by data-driven analysis.
  • Maintain and update knowledge repositories, SOPs, and process documentation for team use.
  • Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to align deliverables and share best practices.
  • Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct complex data analysis and develop models to support management decisions.
  • Support implementation of new operational tools and provide training or guidance to junior team members.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and technical point of contact for internal stakeholders on specific operational issues.


What You'll Bring to Zelis:
  • Typically has Bach. +4 yrs; Masters +2 yrs Attends company training and regional training in area of expertise. Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional meetings
  • Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.
  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
  • Experience in process documentation and SOP development.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with healthcare transaction systems and compliance standards.


Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range
$79,000.00 - $99,750.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.

About Performant Financial

Performant Financial Corporation is a business services company that provides technology-enabled recovery and related analytics services in the United States. The company primarily offers recovery services to the government and private clients in various markets, such as healthcare, student loans, and general collections. Performant Financial Corporation was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Livermore, California.
Learn more about Performant Financial
Size
1,269 employees
Market Cap
$237.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$21.5 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
-2.5%
Revenue
$159.7 million
NASDAQ

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