Internal Consultant- Revenue Cycle- Remote

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 10 years related professional experience OR 5 years related professional experience with a Bachelor's degree
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business/Health Administration
• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or related field
• Revenue Integrity, chargemaster, charge capture, audit, coding, reimbursement, or revenue cycle operations experience.
• Epic charging workflow, Charge Router, workqueue, or operational troubleshooting experience.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, trend analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills preferred.
• Experience identifying opportunities and implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience partnering with operational, financial, revenue cycle, and clinical stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and solutions.
• Related professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA, CPC; CCS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Facilitates processes/operations required for new services/location, service location changes, and new technology/equipment to ensure accurate and complete set-up and implementation.
• Participates in research, training, and education that supports the project.
• Escalates issues that may not put the project at risk; recommends solutions.
• Ensures data integrity and quality control.
• Ensures projects remain within budget.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintaisn and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED