Healthcare Revenue Cycle Consultant
As the healthcare industry faces increasing financial pressures from evolving reimbursement models, government regulations, Accountable Care Organizations, and healthcare reform, it has never been more important for physicians and hospitals to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of revenue cycle performance. BDO's Healthcare Group within the Management Consulting (MC) practice provides comprehensive solutions to maximize operational and financial performance, increase operational and system efficiencies and enhance the overall patient experience.
Job Duties
Develops central patient access and revenue cycle functions on a project basis such as :
- Single business office for professional and hospital services
- Central patient access unit for registration and scheduling
- Standardized policies and procedures
Assesses revenue cycles :
Thoroughly reviews of front and backend operationsAnalyzes and redesigns workflowConducts performance metrics and benchmarkingAnalyzing report functions and results thereofReviews revenue cycle systems, including third party solutionsReviews charge capture (manual and EHR) and reconciliation processesIdentifies and prioritizes opportunities for improvementExamines and provides recommendations for staffing size, structure & benchmarkingActs as Charge Data Master, overseeing projects to include :
Physician EducationCoding and compliance auditsEHR form / template assessmentCode scrubber technologiesCDM Assessment and MaintenanceManages interim revenue cycle for clients, as needed in similar capacity to :
Executive leadershipSupervisorsThird-party contracting and settlement negotiationsVendor selection for outsourced billing managementUp-sells after initial engagement, as relevant
Travel may be an essential requirement for this position (dependent on client requirements) and could require a commitment of up to 100% travel.
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the day-to-day workload on assigned engagements and reviews work productQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education :
Bachelor's Degree and six (6) or more years of industry experience with EHR / Practice Management vendor systems, required; OR High School Diploma / GED and eight (8) or more years of industry experience with EHR / Practice Management vendor systems, requiredBachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Information Systems, preferredExperience :
Six (6) or more years of healthcare finance, revenue cycle operations, clinical operations, or vendor / consultant-based experience, requiredThis must include five (5) or more years' experience with healthcare EHR vendor systems for large group practices, and or hospitals, requiredLicense(s) / Certification(s) / Affiliation(s) :
Epic Grand Central Certification (Prelude, Cadence, ADT), preferredResolute PB / HB Certification, preferredSoftware :
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint, requiredProficiency in the use of Epic, Cerner, or athenaIDX, preferredLanguage :
N / AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Executive presence, with the ability to act as the primary contact on assigned engagementsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skillsStrong analytical and advanced research skills related to industry trends, market competition and technologySolid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentAbility to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm and with clientsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelAbility to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnelTravel may be an essential requirement for this position (dependent on client requirements) and could require a commitment of up to 100% travel.Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range : $120,000 - $170,000 Maryland Range : $120,000 - $170,000 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $120,000 - $170,000