Sr Business Consultant - Rev Cycle

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate seeks an internal Revenue Cycle expert to lead effectiveness initiatives, scope projects, and develop plans for implementation. This role embeds Lean methodology across operational and financial areas and produces training content to support changes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of project management or process improvement experience, plus familiarity with Epic and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Bachelor's in a related field is required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressively responsible project management or process improvement experience.
• Proven understanding of revenue cycle operations and technology.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead and facilitate Revenue Cycle Operational Effectiveness initiatives with minimal direct supervision.
• Scope projects, develop plans and implement solutions; manage research, QA activities and training content.
• Act as internal consultant and knowledge expert for Revenue Cycle using Lean methodologies to drive improvements.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

Epic

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

At Piedmont Healthcare, you'll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for identifying, leading and facilitating Revenue Cycle Operational Effectiveness and performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations without direct supervisory responsibility over team members. Responsible for scoping projects, developing project plans and assisting with implementing solutions. This also includes, initiating, executing and managing Revenue Cycle Operational Effectiveness initiatives, research, quality assurance activities and related projects. Additionally, this role will serve as the leads for development of training content to support the operational improvements identified. As an "internal consultant" and "knowledge expert" related to Revenue Cycle, the work will span the course of operational and financial areas and will be determined based on use of Lean methodology for areas in need of process improvement, improved results, project management and/or oversight such as development of processes, work flow analysis, strategic planning and business plan development as well as other areas requiring attention. He/she leads operational research and root-cause investigations based on stakeholder requests; collaborates with operational stakeholders in the development and design of operational changes that will create revenue opportunities and drive best in class patient experiences; and ensures reliability, sustainability, spread and use of industry best practices and benchmarks.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of progressively responsible project management or process improvement experience Required
• Proven understanding of revenue cycle operations and technology Required
• Previous experience using or implementing Epic Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or similar improvement methodologies Preferred

Business Unit

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate