Rev Cycle Project Consultant

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The RC Project Management Consultant is responsible for leading key process improvement activities that ensure efficient and effective revenue cycle systems, and continually producing improved outcomes which achieve/exceed organizational and regulatory standards. The RC Project Management Consultant is largely responsible to act as innovative change agent leader collaborating with key stakeholders and leading teams to achieve higher standards of performance. The RC Project Management Consultant will be expected to move projects forward on a succinct time line and will be responsible for communication of findings to promote change adoption. Establishes with supporting depts. the communication and plans/effective education process to align buy in with implementation efforts. Identifies appropriate data to gather and assists in data collection to support project initiatives and/or work with other depts. to align data needs, i.e. DSS, Risk Mgt. Identifies opportunities for clinical/operational improvement and ensures new process are streamlined and standardized thus reliably safe and predictable as well as efficient. Participates in processes as needed to understand and influence process change as needed. Provides analysis of current process/objectives and establishes effective project scope and outcomes with leadership team. Provides analysis of projects and process using supportive flowcharts, diagrams, statistical analysis tools and presents summaries to support project decisions and direction. Provides leadership for clinical & operational process transition efforts. Acts as coach and driver of change efforts. Provides timeline and expectations for setting performance achievement outcomes. Reports project process to primary leadership and established improvement committees for support and review. The Consultants will lead multiple project workstreams for multiple clients; small engagement teams or components of large, complex engagements. They are responsible for project execution, delivery, and periodic reporting as they apply to assigned projects and new/improved processes. This role includes both administrative (organizational) and strategic (consultative) responsibilities for managing projects/initiatives. As a RC Project Management Consultant, you will be asked to execute a variety of challenging engagements, make significant contributions in a relatively short time, take responsibility for the way you manage your time, develop your skill set, and deliver creative, compelling insights to the client and assist in problem solving and issue resolution.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Provide advisory and consultative skills to project needs and initiatives * Lead strategic operational, improvement and implementation projects. * Schedule and host regular status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholders needs and requirements continuously in view. * Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. * Identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. * Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. * Other duties as assigned. Provide administrative and tactical management of initiatives from beginning to end through all administrative processes and utilizing tools available. * Define scope, goals and deliverables and manage changes in project scope throughout the duration of the project. * Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, including management of vendors or consultant resources. * Develop project plans and associated communications documents. * Responsible for thoroughly understanding and communicating stakeholder requirements to appropriate team members, and managing all requirements accordingly. * Establish clear ownership for project tasks, and ensure that team members have the tools needed, and provide timely feedback. * Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. * Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. * Track progress and review project tasks to assign accountability to make certain deadlines are met appropriately. * Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Deliverable development and procurement. * Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations. * Lead or help to create needed deliverable documents as assigned by project leadership. * These may include draft RFPs, job descriptions, policies and procedures, presentations, story boards, organizational charts, etc. * Facilitate policies and procedures during the project needed to meet deliverables (contract facilitation/management). Other duties as assigned * Provide facilitation and organization of large meetings, leadership teams and groups as requested. * Lead the gathering and dissemination of materials for meetings, provide edits and restructuring. * Attend management, project team, and customer meetings as requested. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business or another related field

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CSSBB - Six Sigma Black Belt-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Lean Certification Upon Hire Preferred and Project Management certification Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 4 years industry and/or consulting experience in provider relations, revenue cycle process improvement, implementation/redesign, data mining and detailed analytics Required and Project management experience Preferred and Experience with EPIC implementations (HB, PB, Cadence, ADT) Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Superior verbal and written communication skills, project management, organization, prioritization, and follow-up skills. Strong financial and business acumen along with critical thinking skills. Exhibited skills in critical thinking, problem identification and resolution and process improvement. Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail; well-developed problem solving skills; and able to work independently. Strong technical and analytical skills, particularly related to analyzing, summarizing and interpreting large data files. Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing hospital and physician revenue cycle needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.

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