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Beacon Partners is one of the fastest growing privately held healthcare management consulting firms in North America. Recognition for Beacon Partners growth initiatives is evidenced by our being named to Inc. magazines list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America for three years running, and as a 2008 Pacesetter by the Boston Business Journal. Focused on the client experience and backed by decades of healthcare industry knowledge, Beacon Partners is the only firm in the industry that provides a satisfaction guarantee for all its services.Engagement responsibilities may include:IT planning and needs assessments, system selection and implementation, project management, upgrade coordination and testing, custom programming, application support, interim management, business operational analysis and work flow redesign.Consults with client to define solutions to needs or problem areas, and determines scope of investigation required to obtain solution. Solutions may include installation of alternate methods and procedures, changes in methods and practices, or redesign of products or services.Responsible for maintaining high level of client satisfaction with performance, attitude, knowledge, skills, responsiveness and communication.Maintains at least 85% billable utilization rate.Prepares written deliverables for client and Beacon management as defined in project scope, while complying with engagement standards, status report submission procedures, deadlines, and client folder specifications/requirements.Completes at least one article or presentation per evaluation year.Qualifications:Experience and/or certification with one or more of the following is required:- Bridges- Cadence- Prelude- Ambulatory- ADT- IP (clindoc, orders); preferably clinical (RN)- Resolute (PB/HB)Must possess the ability to understand the integration of applications and their impact on business process and operations. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of clients staff. Must be forward thinking, able to meet project deadlines, possess high level of energy and professional acumen, and be client service oriented. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills are required. Ability to take initiative, advise clients on alternate methods of solving problems, or recommend specific solutions. Creativity, excellent presentation and listening skills are an asset. Must have the ability to anticipate problems and visualize solutions on a proactive basis.Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.3 - 5 years experience working in a position of a health care provider, organization, vendor or another consulting firm is required; specifically with project management, implementations, system support, business operations analysis or work flow redesign.Extensive weekly travel required.

About us:QHR, a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, is the nation’s largest provider of management outsourcing services to acute care hospitals. The company also provides implementation support, education and training programs, consulting and related services to independent hospitals and health systems. QHR’s expertise extends to all types of health care facilities — large urban hospitals, non-profit hospitals, university teaching centers, sole community providers, rural facilities and suburban hospitals. With more than 30 years of successful hospital management experience, QHR currently has nearly 150 hospital clients in 38 states. Our corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, go to www.qhr.com.Description THE OPPORTUNITY Named the 7th largest healthcare management consulting firm in the country, QHR consulting services delivers proven operational, financial and strategic recommendations and hands-on implementation to hospitals nationwide. THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Consultant, Clinical Service Delivery will be responsible for working with the client organizations to pursue operational improvements and efficiencies, support the development and implementation of clinical assessment/process improvement and redesign as well as overall facility operational and financial improvement. This position will provide input toward identifying the best clinical and operational improvement practices for the client organization. The Senior Consultant will pursue opportunities that add value and eliminate waste and redundancy for client organizations. This position will work with senior management to pursue new lines of business, new products, and new services to provide maximum value to new and existing clients, and help retain current business for QHR. SCOPE OF POSITION • Works with QHR Leadership to plan and deliver resources to clients, within fixed fee budgetary guidelines, including reviewing consulting reports and providing feedback for improvement.• Assists company leaders with developing delivery capacity to meet client service needs in a financially responsible manner.• Develops consulting services and delivery models to successfully meet the needs of the current and new target clients.• Provides consultation, recommendations and at times implementation of pertinent procedures, standards, and regulations for nursing and ancillary nursing staff.• Directs the client hospitals in the summarization, documentation, and presentation of findings and conclusions resulting from the analysis of operational data.• Provides support for clients on selected projects, including supervisory and advisory responsibility of consultants and analysts related to client management. • Deconstructs client processes, assess operations, and implement recommendations for developing baseline measurements to track improvement. Works with hospital administration, nursing leaders, physicians, and other client staff to review findings and identify improvement opportunities. • Understands and advises clients on contemporary, larger hospital issues, and overall healthcare issues. Interacts and functions as a colleague with Administrators and C-Suite level employees of all healthcare organizations.• Works with Account Managers, Business Development, and QHR Leadership to identify revenue growth opportunities with current or new clients.• Creates, coordinates, and facilitates internal communication related to the progress of assigned projects. Coordinates meetings and supporting materials to conduct analysis, tasks, and final product for the client. • Functions as project leadership on assigned projects, including focus on coordination of initiatives related to process improvement, redesign and client engagements as needed.• Assists in creating and implementing new operational process improvement and redesign tools to improve client operations and productivity. Trains analyst and consultant staff on new operational tools, analyses, databases, productivity, and tracking methods.Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Must have knowledge of CMS and JCAHO, nursing and emergency operational standards and guidelines, medication management and models of patient care delivery.• Must possess excellent facilitation and project management skills.• Must possess superior problem solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong knowledge of productivity calculation process, improvement methodologies, and hospital department operational parameters and definitions. • Highly developed interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.• Change management skills are critical. Must be able to work independently within stated goals and objectives and have the commitment to achieve those goals and objectives. Must be a team player.• Advanced experience with MS Excel, MS Access, and other database applications and tools essential.• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60%).• Position is Brentwood, TN or Home-Based.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION• Master´s Degree (MBA, MHA) Preferred. Bachelor´s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business, Communication or related field, required.• Minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to healthcare. Experience must include healthcare operations, project management roles, healthcare consulting, and strong healthcare analytic responsibilities with hospitals, hospital systems, academic medical centers, and medical clinics.• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years Project Management experience in a healthcare setting. Project management training or certification desired.• Minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to creation, manipulation, and management of complex data sets, analytical tools, and database applications for healthcare organizations. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION• Salary is commensurate with experience.• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k).

Seeking experienced GE/IDX Consultants to join our team!

Beacon Partners is one of the fastest growing privately held healthcare management consulting firms in North America. Recognition for Beacon Partners growth initiatives is evidenced by our being named to Inc. magazines list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America for three years running, and as a 2008 Pacesetter by the Boston Business Journal. Focused on the client experience and backed by decades of healthcare industry knowledge, Beacon Partners is the only firm in the industry that provides a satisfaction guarantee for all its services. Beacon Partners is currently seeking experienced GE Consultants and for full time and contract positions in the US.Job Responsibilities:Engagement responsibilities may include IT planning and needs assessments, system selection and implementation, project management, upgrade coordination and testing, custom programming, application support, interim management, business operational analysis and work flow redesign. Consults with client to define solutions to needs or problem areas, and determines scope of investigation required to obtain solution. Solutions may include installation of alternate methods and procedures, changes in methods and practices, or redesign of products or services.Responsible for maintaining high level of client satisfaction with performance, attitude, knowledge, skills, responsiveness and communication. Maintains at least 85% billable utilization rate.Prepares written deliverables for client and Beacon management as defined in project scope, while complying with engagement standards, status report submission procedures, deadlines, and client folder specifications/requirements.Completes at least one article or presentation per evaluation year.Qualifications:Experience and/or certification with one or more of the following is required:- DBMS- AES- ETM- Open Referrals- eCommerce- GE Informatics- BAR- TES- SCHED- PCS- CentricityProject Management experience is a plus!Must possess the ability to understand the integration of applications and their impact on business process and operations. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of clients staff. Must be forward thinking, able to meet project deadlines, possess high level of energy and professional acumen, and be client service oriented. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills are required. Ability to take initiative, advise clients on alternate methods of solving problems, or recommend specific solutions. Creativity, excellent presentation and listening skills are an asset. Must have the ability to anticipate problems and visualize solutions on a proactive basis.Bachelor´s degree from four-year college or university; and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 - 5 years experience working in a position of a health care provider, organization, vendor or another consulting firm is required; specifically with project management, implementations, system support, business operations analysis or work flow redesign.Extensive weekly travel required.

Beacon Partners is one of the fastest growing privately held healthcare management consulting firms in North America. Recognition for Beacon Partners growth initiatives is evidenced by our being named to Inc. magazines list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America for three years running, and as a 2008 Pacesetter by the Boston Business Journal. Focused on the client experience and backed by decades of healthcare industry knowledge, Beacon Partners is the only firm in the industry that provides a satisfaction guarantee for all its services. Beacon Partners is currently seeking Revenue Cycle and Business Operations Consultants for full time and contract positions throughout the United States.The Revenue Cycle and Business Operations Consultant is a Healthcare Professional responsible for providing a balance of high-level consulting and project management to our clients. This position will provide professional consulting assistance to the C-suite within our clients: hospitals, physician practice groups, multi-specialty groups and academic medical centers. This role requires communicating and coordinating service delivery to clients and other Beacon staff at all levels. The incumbent must be able to assess the clients needs and translate and effectively communicate them into strategic business initiatives. Ensure project and service integrity is maintained at all times in order to drive the needs of the customer. DUTIES INCLUDE:Incumbent in this role must be capable of performing one or more of the following type of billable engagements: Revenue cycle assessments, redesign, audits and training. Performing economic, financial and operations assessments at major health care organizations and large academic medical centers, including business offices, hospital admissions departments and outpatient ambulatory-care facilities.Creating comprehensive policies and procedures for all facets of the revenue cycle. Operational assessments and workflow redesigns. Strategic planning, development and implementation.Physician and staff education and training on systems and processes. Assisting in the installation of at least one or more of the various medical systems (ie: GE/IDX, MEDITECH, EPIC) as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with Revenue Cycle Management in large physician group and/or hospital environments with senior level responsibility for A/R management. Knowledge of multiple aspects of business operations including front desk, coding, revenue cycle management, billing process and payer management is also required.Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively interface and present to all levels of the clients staff, including the C-suite. Creative problem solving skills, as well as excellent writing, presentation and listening skills. Must be analytical, innovative, able to meet project deadlines and possess a high level of energy with professional acumen. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Prior experience with GE/IDX, Epic, Meditech or other major HIT vendors is a plus.No relocation necessary, however, extensive travel is required. Location near a major airport is a plus.

Work on engagements at a variety of government agencies as a consultant in defense market areas, including health to grow business and market opportunities.

Key Role:Work on engagements at a variety of government agencies as a consultant in defense market areas, including health to grow business and market opportunities. Provide senior functional and program leadership that will expand Booz Allen´s presence in the Health business. Apply knowledge of strategic communications and well-developed consulting, business management, and leadership skills in the execution of a multi-faceted communications program area encompassing internal and external audiences. Provide thought leadership and creative insights to clients on complex strategic communications initiatives, serve as the project manager on strategic communications consulting engagements, and facilitate the hands-on design and delivery of consulting initiatives. Lead communications and change teams in supporting client´s business strategies, including public affairs, policy analysis, agency integration and cross-agency coordination, business transformation, strategy alignment, or other initiatives. Manage assignments within budget and costs associated with client engagements in support of the financial objectives of the firm. Manage the complete capture of client engagement knowledge and ensure intellectual capital is developed and available.Basic Qualifications:-10+ years of experience with strategic communications-Experience with working in the health sector and across the civil community-Experience with strategic communications, including change management communications, organizational communications, public relations and public affairs, risk communications, IT transformation, public outreach, and marketing-Experience with developing mid-level staff into leadership-Ability to work with senior Health executives and across the organization to facilitate the application of various approaches, frameworks, and methodologies-Ability to obtain a security clearance-BA or BS degreeAdditional Qualifications:-MA or MS degree preferred; MA degree in Communications or Organizational Development a plusClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V

Key Role:Work on engagements at a variety of government agencies as a consultant in the defense market areas, specifically the health, to grow business and market opportunities. Provide senior functional and program leadership that will expand Booz Allen´s presence in the Health business. Apply knowledge of strategic communications and well-developed consulting, business management, and leadership skills in the execution of a multi-faceted communications program area encompassing internal and external audiences. Provide thought leadership and creative insights to clients on complex strategic communications initiatives, serve as the project manager on strategic communications consulting engagements, and facilitate the design and delivery of consulting initiatives. Lead communications and change teams in supporting client´s business strategies, including public affairs, policy support, agency integration and cross-agency coordination, business transformation, strategy alignment, or other initiatives. Manage assignments within budget and the costs associated with client engagements in support of the financial objectives of the firm. Manage the complete capture of client engagement knowledge and ensure intellectual capital is developed and available.Basic Qualifications:-10+ years of experience with strategic communications-Experience with working in the health sector and across the civil community-Experience with strategic communications, including change management communications, organizational communications, public relations and public affairs, risk communications, IT transformation, public outreach, and marketing-Experience with developing mid-level staff into leadership-Ability to work with senior Health executives and across the organization to facilitate the application of various approaches, frameworks, and methodologies-Ability to obtain a security clearance-BA or BS degreeAdditional Qualifications:-MA or MS degree preferred; MA degree in Communications or Organizational Development a plusClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.

Lead the development and management of the firm´s health practice in the areas of organization transformation and change management, organizational efficiency and process management, and human capital management.

Key Role:Perform as a member of a leadership team in the DC Metro area and lead the development and management of the firms health practice in the areas of organization transformation and change management, organizational efficiency and process management, and human capital management. Work with federal health clients, including NIH in the role of a business developer, delivery lead, and functional expert. Demonstrate knowledge of the market and quickly comprehend how to leverage the resources of Booz Allen to successfully sell and deliver $3-$5 million annually within the first 12-18 months of assuming the role. Work with a diverse team of consultants and maintain responsibility for executing the firm�s people programs to advance the teams capabilities for the market and each individual�s professional growth. Exhibit an executive presence; work with senior-level or equivalent clients, and shape Booz Allen�s role in helping the client to achieve their mission and goals. Work within a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with teams in IT, supply chain, assurance and resilience, modeling and simulation, and global health to bring total solutions to meet clients unique needs. Maintain responsibility for the financial performance of projects and the team, become adept at using resources efficiently and effectively, and apply knowledge of large-scale organizational transformation projects, accounts, existing client relationships with NIH, and functional expertise and credentials. Basic Qualifications:-10+ years of experience with management consulting-Experience with health and public health-Experience with general management consulting, including organization transformation and change management, organizational efficiency, process optimization, human capital management, and process implementation-Experience in account management with NIH-Experience with generating management consulting revenue and leading and managing accounts in excess of $3M-Experience with building successful teams and growing staff-Ability to obtain a security clearanceAdditional Qualifications:-Experience with consulting for a large firm-Experience with strategy development, project management, and team leadership-Experience with building and maintaining client relationships-Experience with developing consulting opportunities in a client environment-Ability to perform as a thought leader-Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills-Possession of excellent presentation skills-MBA or MA or MS degree in Public Administration, Public Health, or another advanced degree preferredClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.

BKD, LLP (BKD), one of the 10 largest public accounting and advisory firm in the nation, is looking to hire an entry level medical practice consultant for its Springfield, MO, office. This consultant will assist medical practices, rural health clinics and community health center clients in a broad variety of areas including operations and revenue cycle improvement, physician compensation design, education and planning. The following are required qualifications:-A minimum of 2 to 4 years medical practice experience/and or education -Healthcare administration or Business administration degree preferred-Solid knowledge of Medicare and third-party payer coding and billing regulations-Understanding of operations management of medical clinics -Strong written and oral communication skills-Fluency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel-Strong project management skills are imperative -Willingness to travel (approximately 50-75%)Benefits of working for BKD include:-Competitive salary-Comprehensive benefit program-Dedicated professional team environment-Strong continuing education program-Access to a wealth of professional resourcesBKD, LLP is an equal opportunity employer with policies designed to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, training and development without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or creed, disability, national origin or any other protected status.

Gates, Moore & Company, a national healthcare consulting firm, is seeking a consultant.

Gates, Moore & Company, a national healthcare consulting firm, is seeking a candidate with 3 to 5 years healthcare experience, preferably in a consulting environment. Minimum requirement of a Bachelors Degree in Business or Healthcare Management. Experience with healthcare business valuations and exposure to fair market value compensation arrangements related to employment, medical directorships, etc. is required. Strong proficiency with MS Office tools and experience with analyzing and building financial models in Excel. Outstanding writing and communication skills and proven abilities to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work collaboratively when necessary and independently as appropriate.

Internal Posting Dates: 6/25/08 - 6/29/08QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Position Summary: Provides high quality and cost effective project management, consulting, and analytic support. Assists senior consultants, clients, and/or groups in identifying and resolving issues of strategic importance to the organization. May assist senior consultants or manage complex projects independently.Education/License/Certification: Bachelor´s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or other related field, Master´s degree preferred.Qualifications: Typically four or more years of related analytical and/or consulting experience required. Specific technical expertise required as specified. Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis. Must demonstrate effective communication, consulting, interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Preferred Qualifications: SQL experience - ability to write complex queries, sub queries, derive tables, etc Crystal Reports - advanced usage of Crystal Reports to create complex reports using add-command Relational Database experience - concrete understanding of relational database concepts and ability to understand / learn data structure of anew and complex system Client interaction - ability to effectively and clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience, facilitate requirement straining, provide user trainings for large groups Duties: Defines and frames complex issues and develops time tables/processes for decision making. Translates needs, issues, and ideas into effective strategies and action plans. Coordinates team/project activities and schedules. Researches key business issues, and directs the collecting and analyzing of quantitative and qualitative data. Synthesizes analysis and identifies key findings. Assists in the determination of goals and priorities with team, clients, or project management sponsors. Establishes team membership and project participants. Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach and work plan. Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed. Formulates specific implementation plans and evaluates the effectiveness of actions/programs implemented. Communicates results/recommendations to project sponsors. Develops creative alternative solutions. Recommends action steps to team and client. Plans and facilitates meetings. Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences. Transfers project team knowledge/tools to client. Participates in the development and management of the department, including coaching, recruiting, conducting performance reviews for analysts, and other departmental activities. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility(Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Travel throughout Northern California may be required.*Note: This is an exempt full time regular position which includes medical/dental, life insurance and other benefits as specified by the employer.