Finance Implementation Consultant I

MediQuant LLC•Independence, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Implementation Consultant I (FIC) is responsible for contributing to the design and implementation of software solutions for healthcare clients, specifically focusing on the migration of financial data from legacy systems to DataArk. This includes handling data from Hospital Patient Accounting Systems, Physician Patient Accounting Systems, Electronic Document Management Systems, Audit Data, and 837/835 Conversion Data. The FIC will collaborate with an internal project team, which may include another Finance Implementation Consultant, a Project Manager, and a Data Modeler. This role involves direct interaction with client project teams and third-party vendors and requires travel to client sites.

Requirements

Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
Collaboration Skills: Work effectively with internal teams, clients, and third-party vendors.
Communication Proficiency: Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
Documentation Proficiency: Skilled in maintaining accurate, consistent, and detailed project documentation.
Decision Making: Make sound decisions based on available information and project goals.
Initiative: Take proactive steps to address challenges and meet objectives.
Leadership: Guide and support team members to achieve project success.
Problem Solving/Analysis: Identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
Technical Capacity: Understand and apply technical concepts related to data migration and software implementation.
Associate’s degree in healthcare, Business, Accounting, IT, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in the Healthcare Revenue Cycle or Finance field (in addition to the degree).
Working knowledge of revenue cycle systems and finance, particularly as it relates to functions performed within a traditional hospital or medical provider office.
Experience with the implementation and/or support of financial data conversions or interfaces.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project team members.
Prior experience presenting information in a public forum, including training sessions for client team members.
Demonstrated experience working with external clients and third-party vendors.
Demonstrated understanding of Software Implementation Project deliverables.
Proven ability to maintain detailed documentation for project activities, decisions, and outcomes.
Strong organizational and meeting facilitation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

Requirements gathering, workflow analysis, gap analysis, solution design, software configuration, and related documentation.
Document the client’s current system requirements and workflows.
Demonstrate DataArk functionality and its ability to meet future client requirements.
Identify gaps between client requirements and current software functionality.
Propose workflows to address gaps without requiring new development.
Conduct initial high-level validation and establish sign-off points for chain of custody.
Assist other Implementation consultants and participate in project pre-kickoff and kickoff sessions with the PMO and client project team.
Lead or contribute to design and discovery sessions.
Complete gap analysis, solution design, and related documentation.
Identify and escalate key project issues or risks that may impact costs or timelines.
Communicate client feedback to the Project Manager for integration into project plans and milestones.
Partner with the client project team to develop and finalize project scope and sign-off documents.
Participate in pass-off meetings between the Project Manager and Data Modeler.
Coordinate with extractors to complete initial data mapping between legacy systems and DataArk.
Collaborate with the Data Modeler to validate data as it is loaded.
Perform internal validation tasks, including system configuration checks, issue documentation, and resolution.
Allocate 90% of available time to billable client initiatives and ensure accurate time tracking.
Partner with the Data Modeler to resolve data load and validation issues.
Provide client training and develop related materials using a train-the-trainer approach.
Collaborate with internal and external technical teams as needed.
Contribute to project status meetings and provide updates.
Support client go-lives and provide post-go-live support for 30 days.
Participate in post-go-live “Lessons Learned” meetings.
Complete project tasks on time and within budgeted hours.
Communicate project status to Project Management and internal leadership using established tools and processes.