Forward Deployed Process Consultant- R37

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>
<strong>Process Assessment and Optimization:</strong>Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing mid-cycle medical coding operations, including workflow analysis, standard operating procedures, process mapping, and identification of improvement opportunities.</li><li>
<strong>Solution Design and Roadmapping:</strong>Collaborate with process engineers and consulting teams to deliver technology-enabled claim solutions by developing product vision documents, implementation roadmaps, and future-state process flows.</li><li>
<strong>Business and Technical Translation:</strong>Convert business requirements into technical architectures, operational workflows, and actionable implementation plans aligned with client objectives.</li><li>
<strong>Medical Coding Expertise:</strong>Provide technical and operational guidance on medical coding throughout client engagements, ensuring alignment with applicable coding standards, reimbursement requirements, and industry best practices.</li><li>
<strong>AI-Driven Process Improvement:</strong>Analyze and optimize medical coding workflows using artificial intelligence and automation technologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and operational effectiveness.</li><li>
<strong>Implementation Planning:</strong>Develop implementation strategies tailored to client-specific use cases, including stakeholder communication plans, deployment activities, and operational readiness requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Change Management and Training:</strong>Design end-user technology training programs and change management initiatives that encourage adoption, support organizational transitions, and establish continuous feedback mechanisms.</li><li>
<strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong>Work closely with executive leadership, operational teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align coding processes with strategic goals and facilitate effective communication.</li><li>
<strong>Performance Measurement:</strong>Establish sustainable monitoring mechanisms for key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs), enabling measurable value creation and ongoing operational performance tracking.</li><li>
<strong>Project Management:</strong>Coordinate implementation activities, process improvement initiatives, and client deliverables to ensure solutions are effectively deployed and integrated into day-to-day operations.</li><li>
<strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong>Identify emerging challenges, recommend practical solutions, and support the ongoing refinement of healthcare processes and technology-enabled workflows.</li><li>
<strong>Client Collaboration:</strong>Build trusted relationships with healthcare clients, helping them navigate complex operational challenges and adopt sustainable best practices.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>
<strong>Professional Certification:</strong>An active coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA is required for this mid-cycle coding-focused role. Accepted credentials include CIC, CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare Consulting Experience:</strong>Demonstrated experience in client-facing healthcare consulting, preferably involving medical coding, revenue cycle management, or healthcare operations improvement.</li><li>
<strong>Medical Coding Expertise:</strong>Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, along with healthcare reimbursement methodologies and related compliance requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Process Improvement:</strong>Significant experience in process optimization, workflow analysis, project management, and implementation support.</li><li>
<strong>Technology Implementation:</strong>Ability to translate business needs into practical technical and operational solutions, including experience supporting technology adoption and process transformation.</li><li>
<strong>Data Analysis:</strong>Proficiency in analyzing operational data, identifying performance trends, evaluating process effectiveness, and developing recommendations based on measurable results.</li><li>
<strong>AI and Automation Awareness:</strong>Ability to assess opportunities for applying AI-enabled tools and automation to improve medical coding workflows and operational performance.</li><li>
<strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and communicate effectively with executive leaders and frontline production teams.</li><li>
<strong>Change Management:</strong>Ability to champion organizational change, support end-user training, address resistance, and promote the adoption of new processes and technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with process engineers, consulting teams, technical specialists, and healthcare operations professionals.</li><li>
<strong>Performance Management:</strong>Familiarity with developing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and other performance measures to demonstrate value and sustain improvements.</li><li>
<strong>Work Arrangement and Travel:</strong>The position is listed as remote within the United States; however, assignments may require on-site work in Gautier, Mississippi, and/or travel to that location approximately 50% of the time, depending on client needs.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>
<strong>Annual Base Salary:</strong>$113,520–$226,555.68, depending on role level, location, relevant skills, experience, education, and training.</li><li>
<strong>Annual Bonus:</strong>Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target bonus of 10%.</li><li>
<strong>Employment Type:</strong>Full-time position.</li><li>
<strong>Remote Work:</strong>Remote position within the United States, subject to client assignment requirements and potential on-site work or travel.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Development:</strong>Opportunities to expand expertise in healthcare revenue cycle management, process engineering, medical coding, and AI-enabled solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Career Growth:</strong>Access to opportunities for continued learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exploration of new career paths.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful Impact:</strong>The opportunity to improve healthcare operational performance, support financial sustainability for healthcare providers, and contribute to better patient and provider experiences.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative Environment:</strong>Work alongside healthcare professionals, technology specialists, and consulting teams in a continuously evolving industry.</li><li>
<strong>Additional Benefits:</strong>A competitive benefits package is offered, although specific healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefit details were not fully specified in the available job description.</li>