Healthcare Consulting Associate - Revenue Cycle

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is seeking an Associate in Healthcare Revenue Cycle to lead project work streams and apply proven methodologies for client-improvement initiatives in the healthcare sector.

You will collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders, analyze data to identify gaps, and develop implementable recommendations while mentoring junior staff and driving change across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years relevant project implementation or process improvement experience in a team-based environment, preferably within healthcare consulting.
• Experience leading and supporting hospital or physician revenue cycle initiatives, including department operations and team-based projects focused on process improvement, operational transformation, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project team members and client stakeholders to design and implement effective solutions by leveraging proven methodologies and best practices.
• Leverage critical thinking skills in both data collection and complex analysis identifying data gaps and risks to develop sound conclusions and create implementable, sustainable recommendations for improvement.
• Effectively summarize information and present findings and recommendations to varying levels of Huron and client leadership.
• Provide direct supervision of junior project team members including coaching mentorship, leading teams, and providing feedback through performance management.
• Deliver solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, enhancing both impact and accessibility across healthcare services.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. At Huron, An Associate leads with expertise and collaboration, partnering with Huron and client leaders to create sustainable solutions that drive meaningful results. As an Associate, with our Healthcare Revenue Cycle team, you will lead one or more project work streams utilizing Huron approaches, methodologies helping clients solve their business challenges to advance their clinical and financial outcomes. You’ll work on varied projects, gain valuable, hands‑on consulting and change management experience, while positively impacting mission‑driven healthcare organizations. Your role will foster a supportive, inclusive environment, empowering team members and creating a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. You will build critical leadership skills to grow your career and mentor junior Huron staff. This allows you to make an impact and provide you career opportunities both within and beyond your areas of expertise. If you’re passionate about driving impactful solutions and believe in the power of collaboration, Huron offers a rewarding path forward.

As the Healthcare Consulting Associate in Revenue Cycle, you will:

• Partner with project team members and client stakeholders to design and implement effective solutions by leveraging proven methodologies and best practices
• Leverage critical thinking skills in both data collection and complex analysis identifying data gaps and risks to develop sound conclusions and create implementable, sustainable recommendations for improvement
• Effectively summarize information and present findings and recommendations to varying levels of Huron and client leadership
• Provide direct supervision of junior project team members including coaching mentorship, leading teams, and providing feedback through performance management
• Deliver solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, enhancing both impact and accessibility across healthcare services

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 + years relevant project implementation or process improvement experience in a team-based environment, preferably within healthcare consulting
• Experience leading and supporting hospital or physician revenue cycle initiatives, including department operations and team-based projects focused on process improvement, operational transformation, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project workplans and deliverables for consulting engagements within hospital or physician revenue cycle functions, including denials management, revenue integrity, and patient access services.
• The ability to travel based on client, enterprise, or project needs is an essential function of this role. While travel requirements may vary based on business need, the current average travel in the Healthcare practice is less than 50%, annually.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) US Work Authorization required

Preferences:

• Experience in a matrixed organization or cross-functional team environment #LI-Remote

The estimated base salary range for this job is $100,000 - $145,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $112,000 - $171,100. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level Associate Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.