Forward Deployed Process Consultant- R37

r1rcm; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 is seeking a Forward Deployed Process Consultant to bridge executive strategy with on-the-ground execution in healthcare. You will assess current workflows, map processes, and craft implementation plans with KPI-driven outcomes.

You will collaborate with Process Engineers and consulting teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, design training, manage change, and monitor KPIs/SLAs while guiding client stakeholders through AI-enabled optimization.

Qualifications

• Healthcare client-facing consulting experience.
• Healthcare certifications in coding audits area plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Significant experience in project management, process improvement and implementation support.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines and reimbursement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation plans.
• Partner with Process Engineers and consulting teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Provide technical and operational guidance throughout engagements.
• Design implementation and stakeholder communication plans for client use cases.
• Design end-user training and change management plans to drive adoption.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor KPIs and SLAs for ongoing value.
• Collaborate with executive teams to align medical coding processes with objectives.
• Analyze and optimize medical coding workflows leveraging AI technology.
• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and operational teams.

Skills

Healthcare consulting

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Project management

Process improvement

ICD-10-CM/PCS CPT

Job description

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.

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 alignmedical codingprocesses with strategic objectives.

• Analyze and optimize medical coding workflowsleveraging AI technology toenhance efficiency and effectiveness.

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

Required Skills:

• Experience in healthcare client facingconsulting. Healthcare certifications in coding auditsarea plus.

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

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

• Significant experiencein project management, process improvement, and implementation support.

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