Sr Business Consultant - Rev Cycle

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking an internal consultant to lead Revenue Cycle Operational Effectiveness initiatives using Lean methodologies. You will scope projects, develop plans and assist with implementation while creating training content to support improvements.

Collaborating with various stakeholders across operations, you will drive process optimization, ensure reliability, and spread best practices. Prior Epic experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience driving process improvements in healthcare revenue cycles.
• Strong project management with cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of revenue cycle operations and related technology.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead and facilitate Revenue Cycle Operational Effectiveness initiatives.
• Scope projects, develop plans and support implementation of solutions.
• Create training content to support operational improvements.
• Act as internal consultant and knowledge expert on Revenue Cycle.
• Apply Lean methods for process improvement, planning and governance.

Skills

Lean methodology

Process improvement

Project management

Revenue cycle

Epic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration

Master's Degree preferred

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.

Qualifications

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