Healthcare Financial Transformation - Automation & Analytics - Consultant

Guidehouse•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As an Automation and Analytics Consultant in Guidehouse’s Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management practice, you will work on a team addressing complex and strategic issues faced by hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. Consultants typically work on multiple assignments at once and gain exposure to healthcare projects such as strategic planning, healthcare reform readiness, physician/hospital integration, financial and risk modeling, and merger and acquisition design. You will assist experienced consultants with project approaches, strategies, and work plans; perform quantitative analyses and develop Excel models and projections; conduct stakeholder interviews; and contribute information that supports project findings and recommendations. You will prepare project materials and reports, collaborate with broader teams, present final deliverables to client sponsors, and help design and implement recommended solutions. The role also involves working with project teams, Guidehouse Associate Directors and Executives, management, and client staff. The position requires willingness to travel 75% or more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of relevant consulting and/or healthcare industry experience.
Experience developing analytical models and structuring methodologies.
Experience performing diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative tasks.
Demonstrated ability to manage smaller work streams or deliverables.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
Ability and willingness to travel 75% or more.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a health-related field.
Master’s degree from an accredited university in business or a health-related field.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Significant knowledge of the healthcare industry.
Track record of strong client service.
Proven ability to solve complex problems and complete challenging projects.
Efficiency, flexibility, innovative problem-solving skills, high motivation, and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work well independently and within team structures.
Financial modeling and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Assist seasoned consultants in developing project approaches, strategies, and work plans.
Perform detailed quantitative analysis, build Excel models, and prepare operational and financial projections.
Conduct stakeholder interviews.
Supply data and quantitative information to develop project findings and recommendations.
Prepare project materials and reports.
Work with larger project teams and lead presentations of final deliverables to client sponsors.
Assist in the design and implementation of recommended solutions.
Work with project teams and Guidehouse Associate Directors and Executives.
Communicate effectively with Guidehouse management and client staff.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
May be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health savings account and dental/vision and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.