Forward Deployed Process Engineer Lead - R37

R1 RCM; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 306,101; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan at target of 25%

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

R1 RCM is seeking a Process Consultant Engineer Lead to bridge executive strategy with operational execution in the healthcare revenue cycle management sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, with strong project management and communication skills. Responsibilities include designing delivery processes, mentoring teams, and supporting KPI tracking. The position offers a competitive pay range of $175,000.00 - $306,101.78 per year, with eligibility for a 25% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in healthcare revenue cycle management.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role.
• Significant experience in project management and process improvement.
• Familiarity with healthcare operations or enterprise software environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide use case business case quantification by identifying customer objectives.
• Design and optimize consulting delivery processes.
• Lead and mentor Solution Consultants.
• Support development of training and change management plans.
• Engage proactively with customers to support decision-making.

Skills

Healthcare revenue cycle management

Project management

Process improvement

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines

AI tools

Clinical coding professional certification

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 Engineers will play a critical role in bridging executive-level strategy with operational execution. These positions require 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.

Process Consultant Engineer Lead

• Provide use case business case quantification by identifying the customer’s business objectives and quantifying the benefits and ROI of use case implementation.
• Designs and optimizes consulting delivery processes in coordination with internal teams to ensure seamless and consistent execution of use cases in support of customer objectives.
• Leads and mentors Solution Consultants while ensuring alignment of team efforts with client goals and operating metrics.
• Collaborate with Solution Consultants to create product roadmap, future state process flows, and implementation plan.
• Supports the development of training and change management plans to drive the adoption of best practices.
• Provides technical product and operational leadership throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Evaluates emerging operational and technical opportunities and assesses and recommends future use case business cases.
• Proactively engages with customers and supports decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Ensures proactive issue resolution and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Supports the Solution Consultants with the development of sustainable mechanisms to monitor KPIs and SLAs that provide measurable value creation and performance tracking for steady-state operations.
• Travel up to 50% to engage with clients and stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Minimum 10 years experience in healthcare revenue cycle management including HB and PB Follow Up, Denials and Coding.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role.
• Significant experience in project management, process improvement, and implementation support.
• Adept with AI tools and enthusiastic about the conversion of technology and operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare operations or enterprise software environments preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• 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 this US-based position, the base pay range is $175,000.00 - $306,101.78 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 25.00%.

The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do, including offering a competitive benefits package.

R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.