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Huntsville, AL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Job Description: Healthcare Consulting Associate

Position Overview:
We are seeking a driven and strategic Healthcare Consulting Associate to join our dynamic consulting team. In this role you will work closely with healthcare organizations including hospitals healthcare systems payers and public health agencies to develop and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency enhance patient care and address regulatory and financial challenges. You will lead projects work with senior consultants and contribute to the design and execution of impactful strategies aimed at transforming healthcare organizations for the better.

Key Responsibilities: Healthcare Strategy and Operations:
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic healthcare initiatives including operational optimization patient care improvement and cost reduction.
  • Assist clients in improving service delivery by identifying operational inefficiencies and recommending process improvements.
  • Work with clients to align organizational strategies with overall business goals improving both patient outcomes and financial sustainability.
Data Analysis and Insights:
  • Analyze healthcare data including patient outcomes operational performance financial data and regulatory compliance metrics to drive strategic decisionmaking.
  • Create reports dashboards and presentations to communicate key insights trends and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
  • Provide datadriven solutions to help clients improve operational efficiencies and financial performance.
Regulatory and Compliance Support:
  • Advise healthcare organizations on navigating regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with relevant laws such as HIPAA CMS regulations and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • Support clients in developing compliance strategies to meet federal and state requirements preparing for audits and ensuring risk management practices are in place.
  • Help clients optimize reimbursement processes and healthcare billing practices in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Risk Management and Process Improvement:
  • Assist healthcare organizations in identifying and mitigating operational financial and compliancerelated risks.
  • Apply process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) to improve patient flow reduce operational bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with clients to enhance the quality of care through improved clinical processes staff training and patient engagement strategies.
Project Management and Client Engagement:
  • Lead healthcare consulting projects ensuring timely delivery and highquality outcomes aligned with client expectations.
  • Participate in client meetings workshops and strategy sessions providing valuable input to improve healthcare delivery and organizational performance.
  • Communicate with senior management and stakeholders managing project timelines resources and deliverables.
Research and Innovation:
  • Stay updated on the latest healthcare trends emerging technologies and best practices in healthcare delivery.
  • Conduct research on industry developments policy changes and new healthcare regulations to provide clients with insights on potential impacts.
  • Innovate and advise clients on the adoption of new healthcare technologies digital solutions and patient care models to enhance efficiency and care delivery.
Qualifications: Educational Background:
  • Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration Public Health Business Administration or a related field.
  • Advanced degree (e.g. MBA MHA MPH) or relevant certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma PMP) is a plus.
Professional Experience:
  • 3 5 years of experience in healthcare consulting healthcare management or related fields.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful projects related to healthcare operations strategy compliance or data analysis.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems regulations and industry trends.
  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel Power BI or Tableau with the ability to derive insights and develop recommendations from complex datasets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas and technical data to nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Knowledge of healthcare technology solutions electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare analytics tools is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
  • Proactive strategic thinker with a passion for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and crossfunctional teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fastpaced and dynamic environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Detailoriented and committed to delivering highquality solutions.

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