EMR and Practice Management
Health Directions, LLC is the premier provider of health care business consulting services to physicians and their hospital partners. Headquartered in Chicago, we provide business management consulting services to physician owned, academic and hospital owned medical groups across the country. We have a rich history with an exciting future and are seeking a Health Care Consultant to help support our growth. We offer an environment that will help you achieve both your personal and professional goals while assisting you to develop individual talents. We promote a culture of career development while maintaining an appropriate balance between your career and personal life obligations. We desire a professional who is passionate about our business and who wants to grow and develop in an exciting organization.Responsibilities:Provide high level project support in operational and financial improvement and EMR consulting engagementsRevenue cycle turnarounds*Analyze data*Assess office processes*Design and implement revenue cycle process improvement*Interview office staff and physicians*Prepare financial analyses*Prepare written reports*Assist in implementation/turnaround processesEMR selection and implementation *Analyze practice needs*Identify and assess EMR vendors*Create selection process*Create implementation plans*Perform Clinical Workflow Analyses*Design and Implement Electronic Workflows*Facilitate and manage the implementation process with client and vendorQualifications:BS or BA degree in Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field. MBA a plus, but not required.Five or more years of consulting and/or medical group practice operations experience including billing and collections, AR management, contracting, credentialing, coding, practice management system performance and electronic medical record functionality and reportingDemonstrated success in identifying financial improvement opportunities in physician practicesAbility to work with a team of consultants on projects requiring financial analysis, listening, oral and written communication Willing to learn and develop skills in support of the firms mission and the individuals career objectives Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Proficiency with market leading EPM and HER applicationsAbility to travel extensively is required (up to 80%)Position is available throughout the US relocation is not necessary