Associate Principal - Revenue Cycle Management

Overview

We are looking for candidates who have experience working with customer-focused revenue cycle operations of all facets including hospital, and/or physician revenue cycle operational experience, analytical skills preferred. In depth foundational knowledge of revenue cycle applications is required and ICD-10 and CPT coding certification is preferred.  Strong business development, client management, relationships and networking skills are required for this opportunity.

 

HMA is a dynamic, national healthcare consulting firm at the leading edge of public healthcare. We support providers, payers, local/ State/and federal government agencies, technology companies, large delivery systems and foundations in improving the publicly funded healthcare system. HMA hires individuals who have lived and breathed the challenges of our clients, led healthcare organizations, provided direct clinical care, designed healthcare policy at all levels of government, and provided thought leadership to the entire sector. The delivery system teams within HMA support health and hospital systems, primary care providers including Federally Qualified Health Centers, managed care organizations, vendor groups, and many others as they navigate the complex spaces of delivery system reform and transformation.  This includes key trends such as alternative payment models, value-based measures, complex care management, strategic planning, and integration of community-based partners into comprehensive systems of care.  We support our clients from the initial planning stages through the development of successful funding and revenue maximation analyses, through detailed implementation, turnaround management and restructuring to ensure long-term sustainability. We also have extensive experience with behavioral health integration and strategic planning.  

 

This dynamic, experienced leader must have strong subject matter expertise and practical, real-world experience in revenue cycle management. The qualified candidate will also support the national delivery system strategy of HMA, as well as work with leadership across the firm in the areas of business development, strategy and planning, mentorship, diverse recruitment practices, staff development, and expert consulting providing the highest quality services to our clients. Ideally, candidates will have at least 10 years of professional experience, including work as a Director of Revenue Cycle Management or related role.

 

Job SummaryWorking with clients, the Associate Principal provides expertise and advice to help organizations improve their business performance in terms of operations, profitability, management, structure, and strategy; develops and maintains client relationships; and is responsible for achieving firm expectations for effective client services (i.e., project direction, project management, and work product quality). The Associate Principal also mentors junior staff, contributes to HMA’s strategicobjectives, meets internal administrative expectations, accepts accountability, and contributes to HMA’s culture.

Responsibilities

Work Performed

• Business development
  • Performs business development activities to expand funded work from existing clients or new clients.
  • Develops and maintains a pipeline of future work that demonstrates a likelihood of achieving business development requirements in future periods.
  • Both lead and participate in proposal development and submission.
• Client management
  • Meets with client to understand requirements.
  • Gathers and organizes information about the issue to be solved or the procedure to be improved.
  • Analyzes data to identify and understand issues to be addressed.
  • Presents findings to clients.
  • Provides advice, implementation plans, and/or suggestions for improvement according to project objectives.
  • Evaluates the client’s needs as warranted and adjusts as appropriate.
  • Ensures that all deliverables are high-quality.
• Project management
  • Serves as subject matter expert on projects.
  • Undertakes internal and external short-term or long-term projects to address identified issues and needs.
  • Develop and document tools, analysis, frameworks, tracking tools, road maps, dashboards, and other approaches to manage a variety of large and small projects
• Leadership
  • Leads and manages teams, provides feedback and development, and advances internal initiatives.
  • Serves as a mentor for other staff members, as requested.
• Performance metrics
  • Ensures performance meets or exceeds HMA expectations in the following areas:
    • Business development
    • Billable hour target attainment
    • Manages to budg